Mari Whitehead
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Driven and ambitious professional seeking opportunities to expand knowledge and skills across various domains. Committed to continuous growth and eager to take on new challenges that broaden expertise. Adept at adapting to dynamic environments and collaborating with diverse teams to achieve shared goals. Passionate about learning and leveraging emerging technologies to drive innovation and deliver exceptional results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Esthetician
Freelance
03.2015 - Current
- Responsibilities: Licensed in California, specializes in analysis, diagnosis, and treatment; customized facial treatments, European massage, Eco-fin hand treatments; Control Correctives certified; Dermalogica: International Skin Care Techniques certified
- Full body waxing including bikini, eyebrow shaping and sculpting; application of cluster, strip lashes and makeup
Mail Processing/Window Clerk
United States Postal Service
11.2020 - 08.2022
- A mail processing clerk is responsible for sorting, distributing, and processing incoming and outgoing mail using automated equipment or manual methods, ensuring accuracy by verifying addresses and postage, and maintaining proper records of mail processing activities, often working in a fast-paced environment within a postal facility or office setting; key duties include operating mail sorting machines, weighing packages to determine postage, and preparing bulk mailings
- A Window Clerk’s responsibilities include: Interacting with customers, selling products, and providing customer service: Customer service: Greet customers, answer questions about mail regulations, and provide information about post office boxes Sales: Sell stamps, money orders, prepaid envelopes, and other products Processing: Accept and weigh packages, register mail, and cash money orders Renting: Rent post office boxes and receive rental payments Claims: Assist customers with claims for lost or damaged mail, or mail theft Deposits: Accept deposits for postal savings accounts Maintaining: Keep money drawers in order and balance daily transactions Sorting: Sort incoming and outgoing mail by type and destination Packaging: Assist customers with proper packaging and labeling Displays: Set up and arrange displays in the retail lobby
Transportation Security Officer
Transportation Security Administration
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Transportation Security Officers, also known as Transportation Security Screeners, are responsible for the inspection of passengers and their baggage at places like airports, rail stations, and bus terminals
- Ensured secure transportation by addressing potential threats and safeguarding information.
Parking Lot/Toll Booth Attendant
NBC Universal Studios Hollywood
10.2016 - 03.2017
- The toll booth handles payment transactions, issues parking passes, and upsells guests where appropriate
- A lot attendant directs visitors to the correct parking areas
- Skills Possessed: basic math skills, stamina, and the ability to follow simple instructions
Driver/Independent Contractor
Uber/Lyft
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Responsibilities: Picking up passengers, transporting clients between places, and keeping vehicle in good condition
- Skills: Safe driving, communication, time management, and customer service
Lead Makeup Artist
Freelance
03.2015 - 07.2016
- Responsibilities: I was the solo makeup artist on set for the full 12hour shoot
- Provided full makeup application and multiple touch ups while on the sets of the short films called 'Spare Parts' (2015), ‘Hey Stacy’ (2016), and ‘It’s A Boy’ (2016)
- ‘Spare Parts’ premiered at Outfest Fusion Film Festival in Los Angeles in July 2015, and also won an award for Best Lesbian Short in another festival in Santa Barbara
- ‘Hey Stacy’ and ‘It’s A Boy’ premier in July at the Harmony Gold
- Also worked on the set of ‘Viva Diva’ starring Maya Taylor from ‘Tangerine’
Spa Attendant
Blissworld LLC
10.2015 - 01.2016
- Responsibilities: Cleaning and maintaining work areas including front desk, lounges, bathrooms and spa rooms
- Duties include; mopping floors, cleaning toilets and windows taking out trash, serving food, replenishing amenities such as robes and towels
Advanced Color Consultant
Mary Kay Cosmetics
04.2012 - 01.2016
- Responsibilities: Provided Skin Care Consultations and Skin Care Products
- Accomplishments: Was promoted from Beauty Consultant to an Advanced Color Consultant
- Skills Used: Skin Care Knowledge, Makeup Application, and Sales
Office Assistant
Marinello Schools of Beauty
03.2014 - 10.2014
- Responsibilities: Answered phones, filed paperwork, organized spa floor, provided customer service, booked appointments, cleaned front, took down messages and sold beauty products
- Accomplishments: Received awards for perfect attendance and highest retail sales
- Skills Used: Computer skills (i.e
- Microsoft Office and Windows), telephone and customer service skills, filing skills, cleaning skills
Spa Attendant
Marinello Schools of Beauty
03.2014 - 10.2014
- Responsibilities: Washed towels and robes, restocked wax room and spa rooms, kept all the rooms fully stocked and tidy, cleaned and organized the stock room
- Made sure all the equipment was in good shaped and checked out properly, restocked beauty products
- Accomplishments: Perfect attendance and school spirit awards
- Skills Used: Janitorial skills, stocking skills, cleaning skills
Student Esthetician
Marinello Schools of Beauty
03.2014 - 10.2014
- Responsibilities: In-depth training and experience in skin analysis, diagnosis, and treatment; customized facial treatments, European massage, Eco-fin hand treatments; Control Correctives certified; full body waxing including bikini, eyebrow shaping and sculpting; application of cluster and strip lashes
Cadet
West Los Angeles College
08.2008 - 10.2009
- Served as a Cadet for the WLAC Sheriff's Department in Los Angeles, CA
- Patrolled assigned campus buildings and adjacent area on foot/in a patrol vehicle to ensure the security of buildings and grounds; Observed student behavior in order to prevent potential violations/unsafe activities; Enforced campus traffic and safety regulations by directing traffic; Wrote traffic tickets and inspected permits and registrations for validity; Wrote activity and investigation reports as well as maintain daily logs; Provided access to campus buildings and facilities for faculty, administrators and students; Escorted students and faculty per ADA requirements; Performed Dispatch on weekends as well as use of codes
Paleontology Intern
Page Museum
06.2008 - 08.2008
- Served as a Paleontology Intern at the La Brea Tar Pits in the 'fish bowl' in Los Angeles, CA
- Cleaned, sorted and cataloged fossils under a microscope as well as demonstrations in view of museum visitors
Cashier/Sales Associate
Barnes & Noble
08.2007 - 10.2007
- Served as a Cashier/Sales Associate for Barnes & Noble
- Received payment from customers for the purchase of merchandise as well as exchange/refunds; Operated and balanced cash register as well as close; Provided customer service in-person and over the phone during rush week and offered various sales incentives; Processed customer sales to include accepting payment (cash/credit); Unpacked merchandise for stock; Maintained the appearance of bookstore and performed general housekeeping duties
Administrative Assistant
ICEF Public Schools
09.2006 - 06.2007
- Served as an Administrative Assistant for office staff in by answering incoming calls, fax, inventory as well as copies and overall organization and maintenance of office
Education
A.S. - Business Administration
Santa Monica College
A.A. - Liberal Arts-Social and Behavioral Sciences
Santa Monica College
CA State Esthetician License -
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
03.2015
Cert. - Esthetician/Skin Care Specialist
Marinello Schools of Beauty-LA
10.2014
Skills
- Basic math skills
- Stamina
- Ability to follow simple instructions
- Safe driving
- Communication
- Time management
- Customer service
- Skin care knowledge
- Makeup application
- Sales
- Computer skills
- Telephone skills
- Filing skills
- Cleaning skills
- Janitorial skills
- Stocking skills
- PC & Mac OS X literate
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Outlook
- Social media
- Internet research
- Data entry
Timeline
Mail Processing/Window Clerk
United States Postal Service
11.2020 - 08.2022
Transportation Security Officer
Transportation Security Administration
05.2017 - 02.2018
Parking Lot/Toll Booth Attendant
NBC Universal Studios Hollywood
10.2016 - 03.2017
Driver/Independent Contractor
Uber/Lyft
02.2016 - 03.2017
Spa Attendant
Blissworld LLC
10.2015 - 01.2016
Esthetician
Freelance
03.2015 - Current
Lead Makeup Artist
Freelance
03.2015 - 07.2016
Office Assistant
Marinello Schools of Beauty
03.2014 - 10.2014
Spa Attendant
Marinello Schools of Beauty
03.2014 - 10.2014
Student Esthetician
Marinello Schools of Beauty
03.2014 - 10.2014
Advanced Color Consultant
Mary Kay Cosmetics
04.2012 - 01.2016
Cadet
West Los Angeles College
08.2008 - 10.2009
Paleontology Intern
Page Museum
06.2008 - 08.2008
Cashier/Sales Associate
Barnes & Noble
08.2007 - 10.2007
Administrative Assistant
ICEF Public Schools
09.2006 - 06.2007
Cert. - Esthetician/Skin Care Specialist
Marinello Schools of Beauty-LA
A.S. - Business Administration
Santa Monica College
A.A. - Liberal Arts-Social and Behavioral Sciences
Santa Monica College
CA State Esthetician License -
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
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