Pedro Rivera
New York,NY
Summary
Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen, experience, and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Barber
Ascend The Trend Barbershop
West Palm Beach, FL
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Provided high-quality haircuts, trims, and shaves for a diverse clientele, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Demonstrated expertise in various cutting techniques, including fades, scissor cuts, and beard grooming.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment in compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Provided hair care and styling advice to clients, offering personalized recommendations based on hair type and preferences.
- Utilized professional-grade tools such as clippers, razors, and shears to achieve desired looks for clients.
- Managed scheduling and appointment bookings, ensuring an organized workflow and minimal wait times.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, building trust and encouraging repeat business through exceptional service.
- Handled cash and credit transactions, ensuring accurate billing and payment processing.
Owner
Pure of Oakland, Kicknetics, Riviano Threads
01.2012 - 01.2019
- Developed sales and marketing plans and programs for company sales
- Planned and directed all functions of the company
- Integrated the functional strategies of the company utilizing business expertise to reach operational goals and objectives
- Hired, trained, and supervised new employees
- Provided sales training increasing sales from each staff member by fifty percent
- Enforced strong leadership skills to ensure efficient/effective utilization of company resources
- Established and built business from start up to generate 6 figures sales annually
- Analyzed market trends and statistics to determine potential of growth
- Monitored sales and performance regularly
Assistant Superintendent
Branchbrook Park Manor
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Fixed leaks on faucets and toilets, installed and repaired light fixtures, and repaired sheetrock
- Scheduled building workers shifts
- Assisted Superintendent with managing building safety and quality
- Responded to tenants’ requests for repairs
- Provide backup response in emergencies, being available nights and weekends
Porter
Colombia University
01.1992 - 01.2010
- Fixed leaks on faucets and toilets, installed and repaired light fixtures, and repaired sheetrock
- Enhanced and maintain campus dorm building cleanness and appeal
- Practice safe and effective methods of work, use of equipment, cleaners and tools
- Constantly observe conditions of dorm buildings throughout the university properties
- Immediately initiate action to correct unsafe conditions
- Accept and transport daily deliveries of supplies, furniture, and other materials
Education
Union 32BJ Trade School
NYCUrban Barber College
Concord, CASkills
- Experience using hand tools, screw drivers, Allen keys, power tools, hammers, pipe cutters, pipe wrenches, and power saws
- Experience repairing plumbing leaks as well as electrical work, replacing light fixtures, switches and outlets
- Familiar driving a 24-foot box trucks for furniture delivery
Timeline
Barber
Ascend The Trend Barbershop
07.2022 - 12.2024
Owner
Pure of Oakland, Kicknetics, Riviano Threads
01.2012 - 01.2019
Assistant Superintendent
Branchbrook Park Manor
01.2010 - 01.2012
Porter
Colombia University
01.1992 - 01.2010
Union 32BJ Trade School
Urban Barber College
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