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Michelle Kawaky
Sierra Vista,AZ
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services
401 Mile Of Cars Way, National City, CA. 91950
03.2006 - Current
- I took care of my special needs son since he was born with his disabilities through IHSS as his provider. He was my only client for 20 years. I started with IHSS when he was 2 years old.
- I helped my son maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and diaper changes when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing his quality of life.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patient.
- Through out his life there were more invasive skills I acquired. FOR EXAMPLE: using a pulse oximeter, bi-pap machine, feeding machine, THE VEST and giving "VEST" treatments in coraltion with inhalers given, G-Tube changes, cleaning, and tube flushes, feeding and administration of medication through G-Tube. Assisting Oxygen when needed with an Oxygen Consentrator.
Unarmed Security Officer
Allied Security
San Diego , CA
09.1998 - 09.2000
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Stylist
Design Committee
Newport, RI
04.1991 - 04.1993
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
- Monitored current trends to understand fashions and better serve customer needs.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
- Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
- Scheduled regular follow-up appointments with clients to ensure they remained satisfied with their purchases and styling advice.
- Increased client confidence by teaching them how to style their outfits appropriately for various situations.
- Developed and implemented innovative styling techniques to enhance client satisfaction.
- Provided excellent customer service by attentively listening to client needs and addressing concerns promptly.
- Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
- Stayed updated on current hair trends and techniques to make customers look fashionable and increase satisfaction.
- Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Participated in team meetings and staff training sessions.
- Mixed pigments and used proper techniques to achieve desired color.
- Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes, improving overall operational efficiency within the salon.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by supporting team members and assisting with tasks as necessary.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
- Distributed business cards outside of salon to generate new business.
- Determined appropriate hair treatments based on conditions and textures.
Stylist
Perfect Touch
Keene, NH
10.1989 - 10.1990
- Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
- Generated positive word-of-mouth marketing by providing an exceptional customer experience, leading to increased store traffic.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
- Managed inventory levels of styling products to ensure availability for client appointments.
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Provided excellent customer service by attentively listening to client needs and addressing concerns promptly.
- Distributed business cards outside of salon to generate new business.
- Consulted with clients to determine personalized styling needs and preferences.
- Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
- Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by supporting team members and assisting with tasks as necessary.
- Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
- Stayed updated on current hair trends and techniques to make customers look fashionable and increase satisfaction.
- Participated in team meetings and staff training sessions.
- Determined appropriate hair treatments based on conditions and textures.
- Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
Stylist
Hair
Bellows Falls, VT
03.1987 - 09.1988
- Consulted with clients to determine personalized styling needs and preferences.
- Developed and implemented innovative styling techniques to enhance client satisfaction.
- Managed inventory levels of styling products to ensure availability for client appointments.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and emerging styles for superior service delivery.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by supporting team members and assisting with tasks as necessary.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fashion trends and industry news, ensuring relevant styling suggestions for clients.
- Monitored current trends to understand fashions and better serve customer needs.
- Provided excellent customer service by attentively listening to client needs and addressing concerns promptly.
- Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized styling advice and outfit recommendations.
- Increased client confidence by teaching them how to style their outfits appropriately for various situations.
- Scheduled regular follow-up appointments with clients to ensure they remained satisfied with their purchases and styling advice.
Cashier
Kings
Claremont, NH
10.1986 - 03.1987
- Increased sales of promotional items by informing customers about current offers.
- Managed cash drawer accurately, ensuring all transactions balanced at end of day.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Stylist
Great Clips
San Diego, CA
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Trimmed, cut, and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
- Consulted with clients to determine personalized styling needs and preferences.
- Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
- Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
- Stayed updated on current hair trends and techniques to make customers look fashionable and increase satisfaction.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Provided excellent customer service by attentively listening to client needs and addressing concerns promptly.
- Preserved patient safety by following safety protocols.
- Determined appropriate hair treatments based on conditions and textures.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
- Developed and implemented innovative styling techniques to enhance client satisfaction.
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Contributed to a positive work environment by supporting team members and assisting with tasks as necessary.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
Cashier
Buffums IGA
Bellows Falls, VT
07.1985 - 02.1986
- Processed customer transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems.
- Maintained organized cash drawer, ensuring proper change distribution and minimizing discrepancies.
- Assisted customers with inquiries, providing exceptional service to enhance shopping experience.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize checkout process and reduce wait times.
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level cashier position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Responsible Cashier proficient in handling money, restocking merchandise and helping customers locate products. History of keeping work areas clean, neat and professionally arranged. Good listening skills combined with attentive and detail-oriented nature. Friendly and reliable cashier offering unmatched customer service and workplace focus. Quick and accurate in cash and card transactions with excellent multi-tasking aptitude. Trustworthy and dedicated cashier with 15 years of experience serving customers and operating register. Talented at correctly taking order information and serving to customers quickly. Cheerful when assisting customers with requests and meeting special needs. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Reliable employee seeking cashier position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.
Education
Deploma -
Bellows Falls Union High School
Bellows Falls, VT06.1985
Skills
- Customer service
- Customer assistance
- Work ethic and integrity
- Patience and empathy
- Attention to detail
- Creative thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Active listening
- Store opening and closing
- Building positive rapport
- Cosmetology
- Flexible schedule
- Client consultation
- Hair styling
- Coloring and cutting
- Haircare
- Eyebrow waxing
- Men and women haircuts
- Hair removal
Timeline
Stylist
Great Clips
11.2024 - 06.2025
Home Health Caregiver
IHSS In Home Support Services
03.2006 - Current
Unarmed Security Officer
Allied Security
09.1998 - 09.2000
Stylist
Design Committee
04.1991 - 04.1993
Stylist
Perfect Touch
10.1989 - 10.1990
Stylist
Hair
03.1987 - 09.1988
Cashier
Kings
10.1986 - 03.1987
Cashier
Buffums IGA
07.1985 - 02.1986
Deploma -
Bellows Falls Union High School
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workDesired start date: Immediately
Desired Job Title
Unarmed Security OfficerCashierStylistWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Sierra Vista, AZ
Open to relocation: No