Overview
Work History
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Marie Dyeana Pena

Marie Dyeana Pena

Victoria,TX

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Cosmetologist

Bazar Cuts
Victoria, TX
01.2006 - Current

• Delivered expert hair care services including cutting, coloring (balayage, ombré, highlights, and color correction), styling, and treatments tailored to individual client needs and preferences.

• Maintained a loyal clientele by consistently achieving desired results and providing personalized beauty plans, contributing to a high rate of return visits.

• Provided pre- and post-service consultations to assess client goals, recommend products, and educate clients on self-maintenance routines for healthy hair.

• Stayed current with industry trends by attending professional hair shows, classes, and seminars; implemented new techniques and styles to enhance service offerings.

• Managed daily salon operations including appointment scheduling, inventory control, client record maintenance, and point-of-sale transactions.

• Promoted and sold salon-exclusive hair care products through product education and individualized recommendations, increasing retail sales.

• Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment by following health and safety standards for tools, equipment, and workstations.

• Styled hair, makeup, and nails for clients attending special events and photoshoots, ensuring satisfaction with appearance for high-impact occasions.

• Developed creative styling techniques that resulted in positive client feedback and increased referrals.

Private Photographer

Photos by Dyeana Pena
Victoria, TX
01.2001 - Current
  • Take pictures for graduations, homecoming, couples pictures, family photos, sports photos, etc.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
  • Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
  • Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
  • Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
  • Customized photography strategies based on intended use and client preferences.
  • Researched new camera equipment and accessories.
  • Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.
  • Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
  • Collaborated with clients to create engaging photo albums.
  • Managed team of photographers for special projects.
  • Facilitated printing of images for client's portfolio.
  • Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
  • Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.

Photographer

Saint Joseph High School
Victoria, TX
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Took pictures at school events, sports games, fundraisers for the yearbook.
  • Created yearbook ads.
  • Customized photography strategies based on intended use and client preferences.
  • Facilitated printing of images for client's portfolio.
  • Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
  • Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
  • Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
  • Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
  • Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
  • Generated cost-effective solutions for client's photography needs.

Photographer

Our Lady of Victory School
Victoria, TX
01.2006 - 01.2016
  • Took pictures at school events, sports games, fundraisers for the yearbook.
  • Created yearbook ads.
  • Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
  • Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
  • Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
  • Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
  • Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
  • Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
  • Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
  • Offered image proofs to help clients choose best photos from shoot.
  • Generated cost-effective solutions for client's photography needs.
  • Customized photography strategies based on intended use and client preferences.
  • Selected and set up appropriate props, backdrops, and lighting.
  • Researched new camera equipment and accessories.
  • Monitored trends in photography to stay current in industry.
  • Captured stunning images for variety of projects.
  • Assisted clients with creative ideas for photography needs.
  • Collaborated with clients to create engaging photo albums.
  • Utilized various types of camera equipment to capture best possible shots.
  • Collaborated with other photographers and videographers to capture special events.

Cosmetologist

Hair Dimensions
Victoria, TX
01.1995 - 01.2006

• Delivered expert hair care services including cutting, coloring (balayage, ombré, highlights, and color correction), styling, and treatments tailored to individual client needs and preferences.

• Maintained a loyal clientele by consistently achieving desired results and providing personalized beauty plans, contributing to a high rate of return visits.

• Provided pre- and post-service consultations to assess client goals, recommend products, and educate clients on self-maintenance routines for healthy hair.

• Stayed current with industry trends by attending professional hair shows, classes, and seminars; implemented new techniques and styles to enhance service offerings.

• Managed daily salon operations including appointment scheduling, inventory control, client record maintenance, and point-of-sale transactions.

• Promoted and sold salon-exclusive hair care products through product education and individualized recommendations, increasing retail sales.

• Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment by following health and safety standards for tools, equipment, and workstations.

• Styled hair, makeup, and nails for clients attending special events and photoshoots, ensuring satisfaction with appearance for high-impact occasions.

• Developed creative styling techniques that resulted in positive client feedback and increased referrals.

Office Assistant

Dick’s Food Store
Victoria, TX
08.1991 - 05.1994
  • Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
  • Compiled and analyzed data to produce reports.
  • Created and maintained detailed records of all office activities.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
  • Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
  • Processed incoming and outgoing mail and packages according to established procedures.
  • Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
  • Edited and proofread documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Purchased and maintained office supplies.
  • Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing orders promptly to replenish materials before depleted.
  • Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.
  • Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
  • Input data into spreadsheets and databases.
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
  • Counted, verified and handled bank deposits and armored car transactions.
  • Resolved escalated issues with customer transactions to facilitate improved process flow and encourage good customer relations.
  • Balanced cash drawer daily and resolved discrepancies to provide accurate data regarding cash flow.
  • Trained new hires on customer service policies and procedures.
  • Worked extra shifts during busy periods and covered for call-in employees to maintain service levels.
  • Performed store opening, closing, and shift-change actions and kept accurate shift-change logs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Trained, mentored, and developed new cashiers with positive and encouraging techniques to maximize performance and team contributions.
  • Quickly and accurately counted drawers at start and end of each shift.
  • Communicated with customers and team members to solve problems.
  • Led opening and closing procedures and conducted cashier drops, cash control and vault monitoring.
  • Trained team members on cash register operation and cash handling.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
  • Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
  • Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.
  • Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
  • Trained and mentored [Number] new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
  • Received checks for deposits, entered information into database and issued receipts.
  • Counted cash drawers and made bank deposits.

Cashier Team Lead

Dick’s Food Store
Victoria, TX
08.1990 - 08.1991
  • Greeted every customer with a friendly smile to create a welcoming and positive shopping experience.
  • Volunteered for extra shifts during busy periods and filled in for absent coworkers to maintain smooth store operations and customer service levels.
  • Accurately performed store opening, closing, and shift-change procedures; maintained detailed and organized shift-change logs.
  • Provided friendly, knowledgeable customer service by answering questions, resolving concerns, and fulfilling customer requests promptly.
  • Trained and mentored new cashiers using positive, supportive techniques to improve team performance and ensure consistent service quality.
  • Memorized all produce PLU codes to improve checkout speed and efficiency.

Skills

SKILLS

• Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office

• Data Entry, Filing, Office Software

• Cash Register Operation

• Email, Printing, Scanning

• Answering Phones, Scheduling

• Office Organization & Support

• Customer Service

• Time Management

• Communication Skills

Timeline

Photographer

Saint Joseph High School
01.2016 - 01.2020

Cosmetologist

Bazar Cuts
01.2006 - Current

Photographer

Our Lady of Victory School
01.2006 - 01.2016

Private Photographer

Photos by Dyeana Pena
01.2001 - Current

Cosmetologist

Hair Dimensions
01.1995 - 01.2006

Office Assistant

Dick’s Food Store
08.1991 - 05.1994

Cashier Team Lead

Dick’s Food Store
08.1990 - 08.1991
Marie Dyeana Pena