Maria Garcia
Calipatria,CA
Summary
Dedicated hairstylist with expertise in client consultations, schedule management, and sanitation practices. Proven ability to build customer loyalty through outstanding service and personalized care.
Hardworking Hairstylist bringing 16+ years of experience. Effectively bring in new customers and maximize loyalty by delivering exceptional service to every guest. Knowledgeable about keeping clean, well-stocked and properly sanitized stations.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hairstylist
Self-employeed
Calipatria, CA
06.2010 - Current
- Provided personalized consultations to clients, assessing hair type and desired styles.
- Developed strong client relationships through exceptional service and consistent follow-up on appointments.
- Consistently maintained cleanliness of the workspace, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for clients.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Managed inventory of hair care products and tools, ensuring availability of necessary items.
- Provided exceptional customer service, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business.
Scale Operator
Golden Hay Eagle Company
Calipatria, CA
02.2014 - 08.2014
- Operated and monitored scales for accurate weight measurements of inbound and outbound materials.
- Developed standard operating procedures for scale operations, enhancing consistency and accuracy.
- Promoted a positive company image by maintaining a clean, organized work area at all times.
- Operated weigh scales and issued tickets when necessary.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping for inventory management purposes through diligent data entry.
- Facilitated effective communication between scale house, yard personnel, and management to ensure seamless operation coordination.
- Answered customer calls professionally and routed to appropriate person.
- Ensured prompt resolution of customer inquiries or concerns through clear communication and collaboration with relevant team members.
- Streamlined daily reporting processes through consistent organization of paperwork and data entry.
- Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient, courteous service to truck drivers and other clients.
- Maintained accurate documentation and processed payments efficiently to keep waiting at minimum.
- Increased accuracy in billing procedures through meticulous verification of purchase orders and customer information.
Elderly Caregiver
IHSS Adult Services Program
Calipatria, CA
04.1991 - 02.2001
- Provided compassionate personal care, assisting with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring adherence to health protocols and schedules.
- Developed individualized care plans tailored to specific needs and preferences of clients.
- Collaborated with family members to enhance understanding of client needs and care strategies.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Improved mobility for elderly individuals by assisting with exercises and physical therapy routines.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Documented daily activities and changes in client condition to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored client health status, reporting changes to healthcare professionals for timely intervention.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Diego State University
Calexico, CA06-2027
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA06-2024
Graduate Certificate - Cosmetology
American Beauty Academy
Brawley, CA06-2010
Skills
- Client consultation
- Appointment scheduling
- Hair styling techniques
- Schedule management
- Advanced communication skills
- Sanitation practices
- Chemical safety
- Customer loyalty building
- Workstation cleaning
- Outstanding customer service
- Instrument sanitizing
- Quick learner
Certification
- Licensed Cosmetologist - 2010-2026
- Certificates of Associates Degree completion - 2021-2024
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Scale Operator
Golden Hay Eagle Company
02.2014 - 08.2014
Hairstylist
Self-employeed
06.2010 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
IHSS Adult Services Program
04.1991 - 02.2001
Bachelor of Science -
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
San Diego State University
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Imperial Valley College
Graduate Certificate - Cosmetology
American Beauty Academy