Racquel Silver
Williamstown,NJ
Summary
Versatile and dedicated professional with a diverse background spanning nutrition, hairstyling, and bartending. With experience in crafting personalized nutrition plans, delivering exceptional hairstyling services, and providing top-notch customer service behind the bar, I bring a unique blend of skills and expertise to any team. With a strong commitment to client satisfaction, attention to detail, and adaptability in various environments, I am poised to excel and contribute positively to any role I undertake.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner
Www.reinvibration.com
Williamstown, NJ
06.2023 - Current
- Provided nutritional counseling services to educate clients on healthy eating habits.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, therapeutic interventions and outcomes.
- Educated clients about the impact of stress, substance abuse and other lifestyle choices on their overall wellbeing.
- Assessed patient's lifestyle habits, dietary intake and preferences in order to develop personalized nutrition plans.
- Analyzed clients' eating habits, outlined areas for improvement and developed goal plans with ideal life changes to support wellness.
- Monitored patients' progress towards meeting health goals through regular follow-up visits.
- Established healthful and therapeutic meal plans and menus for individuals with health conditions.
- Counseled individuals regarding nutrition related issues such as weight loss and gain, chronic diseases, allergies and eating disorders.
- Researched and identified ingredients and nutritional components of foods, diets and menu choices.
- Conducted nutritional assessments of patients, including review of medical history and laboratory results.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of latest research and trends through extended education and professional development courses.
- Helped individuals manage chronic illnesses with dietary management strategies.
Nutrition Educator
Treasure Coast Food Bank
Ft. Pierce, FL
08.2023 - 02.2024
- - Developed and delivered engaging nutrition education programs to diverse populations
- - Conducted workshops and presentations on healthy eating habits and food preparation techniques
- - Created educational materials such as pamphlets, handouts, and online resources
- - Collaborated with community partners to increase access to nutritious food and promote nutrition awareness
- - Conducted a food demonstration with healthy foods for each class in the community to help promote healthy eating habits and food safety practices.
- - Evaluated program effectiveness and made adjustments to meet the needs of the community
- Evaluated program effectiveness through surveys, interviews, and focus groups.
- Encouraged clients to adopt positive attitudes towards healthy living practices.
- Educated individuals on the importance of physical activity in maintaining health.
- Organized community events promoting healthful eating habits among families.
- Collaborated with other health professionals to develop effective programs.
Bartender
JJ'S Bar
philadelphia
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Performed opening and closing duties including restocking supplies.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Developed good working relationships with fellow employees through effective communication.
- Operated cash register and Point of Sale (POS) system for transactions and made proper change for cash transactions.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
- Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
- Monitored guests' alcohol consumption levels to prevent over-intoxication or underage drinking.
- Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.
- Checked identification cards for proof of age prior to serving alcohol beverages.
- Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
- Effectively multitasked within fast-paced environment.
- Maintained safety and sanitation standards with firm enforcement amongst bar staff.
Hair Stylist/makeup artist
Blo/Out Bar
Philaelphia
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Maintained cleanliness of work station by sanitizing tools and equipment between uses.
- Provided consultations to clients about their desired hairstyle and hair care needs.
- Educated clients on proper home hair care maintenance techniques.
- Followed trends in hairstyling techniques to increase customer satisfaction and attract new demographics.
- Sanitized workstations and salon equipment to reduce risk of infection.
- Recommended hair styles to compliment clients' facial features and coloring.
- Cultivated strong value-added relationships with customers by delivering accurate service and product knowledge to drive earnings.
- Styled and designed traditional and contemporary hairstyles for men and women daily.
- Performed special hair treatments, scalp massages and updated styling techniques to modernize and streamline services.
- Collaborated with other beauty professionals on projects related to hairstyling.
- Upsold additional services when appropriate to increase sales volume.
- Created updos for special occasions like weddings or proms.
- Mentored new staff to enhance personal growth and increase productivity.
- Provided makeup services for weddings, proms and other special events.
- Handled appointment booking, canceling and rescheduling.
- Applied makeup to clientele to cover imperfections and create new looks.
- Applied corrective makeup techniques to cover blemishes, dark circles, and other skin discolorations.
- Collaborated with hairstylists, photographers, costume designers, models, and other professionals in the industry.
- Educated customers on proper usage of skincare products for optimal results.
- Checked physical inventory to maintain product stock levels.
- Promoted sales events and product launches to customers.
- Cleaned display units, tools and testers throughout day to reduce spread of harmful germs or bacteria.
Education
Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner -
Functional Nutrition Alliance
12.2023
Cosmetology -
Middle Bucks Institute Of Technology
06.2015
12th grade -
William Tennent High school
06.2014
Skills
- - Proficient in developing and delivering programs and workshop's
- - Strong communication skills to deliver important information to the community
- - Proficiency in creating materials such as handouts, presentations, and online resources to educate community members
- - proficiency in conducting personalized recommendations to diverse demographic's
- - Ability to collaborate with others
- Script writing and acting for professional social media content
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Timeline
Nutrition Educator
Treasure Coast Food Bank
08.2023 - 02.2024
Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner
Www.reinvibration.com
06.2023 - Current
Bartender
JJ'S Bar
01.2019 - 01.2023
Hair Stylist/makeup artist
Blo/Out Bar
01.2011 - 01.2020
Functional Nutrition and Lifestyle Practitioner -
Functional Nutrition Alliance
Cosmetology -
Middle Bucks Institute Of Technology
12th grade -
William Tennent High school