Margaret Vest
Essex,MD
Summary
Results-oriented professional driven to maximize business through referrals and sales. Enthusiastic individual with professional and neat appearance accustomed to providing manicures and nail designs to clients of all ages.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Nail Technician
Self-employeed
Essex, Md
03.2015 - Current
- Performed manicures and pedicures using professional tools and techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and tools.
- Assisted clients in selecting nail colors and designs for services.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure client satisfaction during appointments.
- Followed safety protocols for sanitation and hygiene practices consistently.
- Performed filing, buffing, polishing, trimming, cuticle removal and application of artificial nails as requested by customers.
- Provided excellent customer service through friendly interactions with clients.
- Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and taking payments from customers.
Dessert Maker
Geresbeck's
Middle River, MD
09.1998 - 07.2007
- Created a variety of desserts using fresh ingredients and seasonal flavors.
- Operated mixing and baking equipment to ensure product consistency.
- Decorated cakes and pastries to enhance visual appeal and presentation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the dessert preparation area.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Franklin woods Center
Rosedale, Md
09.2001 - 03.2002
- Assisted residents with daily activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident rooms and common areas.
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
- Supported rehabilitation activities under the guidance of nursing staff.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control guidelines.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Education
GED
Baltimore, MDPatterson High School
Baltimore , MDSkills
- Nail art application
- Sanitation practices
- Client consultations
- Manicure techniques
- Nail enhancement
- Customer relationship management
- Appointment scheduling
- Product knowledge
- Inventory management
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Foot massage
- Cuticle trimming
- Nail extensions
- Relationship building
- Acrylic nails
- Manicures and nail care
- Inventory controls
- French manicures
- Exfoliation treatments
- Polish application
- Client service quality
- Nail applications and fills
- Hand therapy
- Nail polish application
- Nail health assessment
- Gel application
- Callus removal
- Infection controls
- Acrylic sculpting
- Acrylic application
- Nail shaping
- Surface buffing
- Nail repair
- Promotional planning
- Hygiene practices
- Manicure
- Sterilization procedures
- Nail treatment
- Electric filing
- UV light gel application
- Natural nail care
- Verbal and written communication
- Tool and surface sanitation
- Hand massage
Timeline
Nail Technician
Self-employeed
03.2015 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Franklin woods Center
09.2001 - 03.2002
Dessert Maker
Geresbeck's
09.1998 - 07.2007
GED
Patterson High School