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MERRIE DEAN

Pompano Beach,FL

Summary

Motivated professional offering proficiency in data entry combined with strong mathematical and analytical thinking skills. Personable team player with exceptional customer service abilities. Fast learner and committed to continuous, self-directed learning. Assesses individual customer needs and recommends ideal solutions based on their needs. Cultivates compassionate interactions and strong client relationships. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

29
years of professional experience

Work History

Nails By Merrie

Nail Technician
10.2000 - Current

Job overview

  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with customers to increase loyalty, trust, and satisfaction
  • Used acrylics, gels and glitters to create custom nail art designs for clients
  • Kept a tidy and organized area to comply with cleanliness standards
  • Oversaw schedule to manage appointments of new and existing clients
  • Sanitized workstation and stocked assigned workspace to facilitate general office and spa cleaning
  • Recorded weekly supply and inventory needs and made regular orders for replenishment.

Independent Contractor

Data Entry Clerk
01.2023 - 09.2023

Job overview

  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency
  • Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents
  • Sorted documents and maintained an organized filing process
  • Communicated with supervisors and colleagues to process data quickly and resolve discrepancies
  • Verified the accuracy of data entered into the system to produce error-free reports
  • Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly
  • Created and maintained data entry logs to track data entry activities
  • Updated and maintained customer information, documents and records
  • Scanned documents and saved them in the database to keep records of essential organizational information.

MC Design Solutions

Tax Preparer
11.2022 - 05.2023

Job overview

  • Reviewed client's tax filing papers thoroughly to determine eligibility for additional tax credits or deductions
  • Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local, state, and federal levels
  • Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas
  • Assessed client tax situations to determine the best filing options
  • Prepared tax returns for clients in various industries according to government regulations and requirements
  • Maintained compliance by adhering to current tax laws and regulations.

A & J Hair Studio

Salon Manager & Stylist Assistant
05.2017 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Oversaw salon employee performance, facility cleanliness, and sales
  • Handled employee scheduling and coverage needs during business hours
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development
  • Managed cash flow, business transactions, banking, and accounting processes
  • Controlled inventory by tracking expenses, purchases, and shelf stock
  • Maintained general appointment calendar and set shift schedules
  • Coached and trained employees to optimize performance and achieve demanding business objectives
  • Scheduled employees to maintain adequate coverage during business hours
  • Maximized business efficiency by completing thorough and accurate daily management tasks such as overseeing registers, organizing inventory, and delegating tasks
  • Promoted business through marketing initiatives and the use of social media
  • Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered
  • Helped prepare clients for hair service
  • Freed up stylists to focus on customers by personally handling basic tasks such as restocking supplies
  • Assisted hair stylists with colorwork by applying base colors and toners
  • Massaged clients' scalp during shampoos
  • Prepared and mixed color formulas for clients' hair.

Lakes Electronics

Electronics Technician
03.1995 - 05.2010

Job overview

  • Fixed circuit boards and wire harness problems using schematics, wiring diagrams, and testing instruments
  • Troubleshot and resolved equipment failures to reduce operational disruption
  • Installed and maintained a variety of electronic components per approved methods and procedures
  • Assembled, tested and maintained components and systems for high-performing electronics
  • Monitored and tested equipment performance to diagnose and resolve problems
  • Trained new system users and employees in classroom-type sessions to promote useful system knowledge and operations expertise
  • Completed in-depth performance tests of parts and systems undergoing design optimization in simulated environments
  • Evaluated systems to identify and locate system malfunctions using visual, manual and computer-assisted diagnostic approaches
  • Tracked diagnostic results and collaborated with managers to resolve issues
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines
  • Reviewed warranty repair orders for proper completion, accuracy and legibility to reduce processing delays
  • Processed claim paperwork and followed up on missing information to complete processing
  • Gathered paperwork and contacted customers to book appointments
  • Prepared insurance claim forms or related documents and reviewed for completeness.

Education

Margate School of Beauty Inc
Pompano Beach, FL

Nail Specialist: Nail Technician from Nail Technician
10.2000

ITT Technical Institute
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Associate of Applied Science from Electronics Engineering Technologies
08.1996

Coconut Creek High School
Coconut Creek, FL

High School Diploma
06.1994

Skills

  • Customer Relations
  • Financial Reporting
  • Data Entry
  • Bookkeeping
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Appointment Management
  • Billing Systems and Software
  • Remote Work
  • Tax Return Preparation
  • Inventory Control
  • Acrylic Nails
  • Pedicures
  • Sanitation Procedures
  • Schedule Coordination Expertise

Timeline

Data Entry Clerk

Independent Contractor
01.2023 - 09.2023

Tax Preparer

MC Design Solutions
11.2022 - 05.2023

Salon Manager & Stylist Assistant

A & J Hair Studio
05.2017 - 01.2023

Nail Technician

Nails By Merrie
10.2000 - Current

Electronics Technician

Lakes Electronics
03.1995 - 05.2010

Margate School of Beauty Inc

Nail Specialist: Nail Technician from Nail Technician

ITT Technical Institute

Associate of Applied Science from Electronics Engineering Technologies

Coconut Creek High School

High School Diploma
MERRIE DEAN