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RONDA POLLACK

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Certified Hairstylist with extensive customer service background. Successful at exceeding salon product sales goals through persuasive client consultations. Motivated by love of aesthetic improvement and desire for customer satisfaction.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Hair Consultant/Designer Hairstylist

Mobile Stylist
Las Vegas, NV
02.2017 - 01.2022
  • Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
  • Completed wet styling, thermal styling, permanent waving and hair relaxing services.
  • Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
  • Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
  • Determined appropriate hair treatments based on conditions and textures.
  • Completed in-home services for elderly clients unable to travel to salon.
  • Trimmed, cut and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
  • Permed, relaxed and bleached hair for customers daily.
  • Mixed pigments and used proper techniques to achieve desired color.
  • Completed safety training and certifications to minimize risk of infection or injury to customers.
  • Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
  • Recorded notes for future reference about customer preferences and services delivered.
  • Distributed business cards outside of salon to generate new business.
  • Created memorable customer experiences, adding bonus services such as head and neck massages during appointments.

Aesthetician

Ulta Salon
Las Vegas, NV
04.2008 - 02.2009
  • Informed, answered questions and recommended treatments for clients seeking range of aesthetic services.
  • Performed treatments and created and maintained records of treatment according to company policy.
  • Brought in up to [Number] new clients per month through targeted marketing and word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied clients.
  • Guided patients through process, explaining what to expect and how to follow up to improve results.
  • Contacted patients to prepare for treatment, follow up after services and recommend promotions.
  • Cleaned and disinfected equipment to promote safe and sanitary environment.
  • Studied ingredients in products to explain benefits to clients.
  • Delivered safe, therapeutic experiences to leave clients feeling relaxed and refreshed.
  • Performed over 50 facials, chemical peels and waxing procedures per week.
  • Suggested appropriate therapy based on current health of client.

Real Estate Salesperson

Century 21 Consolidated
Las Vegas, NV
07.1997 - 03.2003
  • Communicated with clients to understand property needs and preferences.
  • Generated leads for sales and rental properties through cold calls and referrals.
  • Advised and informed prospective clients on current market activities and conditions.
  • Handled day-to-day happenings of real estate office to consistently grow client base and increase revenue.
  • Compared recently sold area properties to determine competitive market prices.
  • Liaised between buyers and sellers to provide positive experiences for both parties.
  • Worked closely with clients to facilitate appropriate loans, inspections and credit reports.
  • Sold high volume of properties in short timeframes to exceed quotas and maximize business revenue.
  • Compiled lists of properties that met buyers' needs and financial resources.
  • Wrote listings detailing and professionally highlighting property features to increase sales chances.
  • Prepared homes for client arrivals during open house events and established signage and wayfinding aids.
  • Verified payment and loan paperwork for property sales by working closely with banks, buyers and sellers.
  • Assisted buyers with finding ideal homes by assessing needs, requirements and budgets.
  • Wrote contracts to outline sales and purchases of properties.
  • Advised sellers on ways to increase curb appeal and make homes more appealing to potential buyers.

Cocktail Server

BEGAN AT CAESARS PALACE AND OPENED MANY PROPERTIES
Las Vegas, NV
06.1985 - 01.2000
  • Achieved monthly sales goals by using successful strategies to promote specials, desserts and alcoholic beverages.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Used communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
  • Quickly reset and cleaned up tables after customers left to enable speedy turnaround and guest flow.
  • Communicated with guests to record orders and assess needs.
  • Determined customer preferences to suggest appropriate cocktails and increase sales.
  • Stayed up-to-date on menu changes to help customers make food choices.
  • Maximized sales of specials and [Type] drinks by thoroughly promoting to customers and maintaining great salesmanship.
  • Collected dirty flatware and glassware to deliver to sanitizing station.
  • Maintained high levels of bar safety by closely monitoring guests' conditions and discontinuing service or asking patrons to leave.
  • Built solid rapport with many frequent patrons to cultivate guest loyalty.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
  • Maintained accuracy and efficiency when processing sales transactions.
  • Maintained clean and organized bar area.
  • Served alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in bar environment.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Applied comprehensive knowledge of wine, cider and beer to increase daily beverage sales.
  • Assisted with bartending duties during high-volume shifts.

RACE & SPORTS BOOK WRITER/Cashier

VARIOUS CASINOS
Las Vegas, NV
06.1990 - 06.1998

PRO SPORTS AND RACE WRITER

CUSTOMER SERVICE

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Bell Captain/Dispatcher Manager

LV HILTON
Las Vegas, NV
03.1983 - 06.1985
  • Organized and coordinated dispatch training programs for new hires and refresher training programs for existing personnel to continuously promote company vision, values and culture.
  • Conferred with customers to address questions, problems and requests for service or equipment to allocate dispatch coverage during peak service times and during employee shortages.
  • Drove sales by delivering expert customer service support for escalated, ongoing or specialized issues.
  • Recorded and secured archives of customer requests, services performed and other dispatch information to maintain accurate records and appropriate filing systems.
  • Motivated staff to deliver high-level dispatch support while successfully meeting departmental goals.
  • Evaluated current operational processes to help develop, implement and improve practices.
  • Reported to management operational activities and maintained current records.
  • Tracked and reviewed charts, graphs, schedules and other statistics to to maximize on-time performance, minimize customer wait times and service disruptions.
  • Ordered supplies and allocated resources to personnel based on need.
  • Monitored flow of paperwork and directed information to appropriate departments.
  • Assessed regulatory and operational risks for escalation to management.
  • Served as mediator when appropriate to settle conflicts and discrepancies between field personnel and management.
  • Coordinated schedules for optimal coverage of daily workload and adjusted quickly to changing demands.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Facilitated communications between customers and field personnel to answer questions or resolve concerns.
  • Responded to over 100 daily caller requests with information about assistance and timeframes.

Education

GED -

Chaparral High School
Las Vegas, NV

Associate of Arts - Hair Stylist

Academy of Hair Design
Las Vegas, NV
03.2009

Associate of Arts - Master Aesthetician

EUPHORIA INSTITUTE
Henderson, NV
03.2007

Real Estate Sales - Real Estate

SOUTHERN NEVADA SCHOOL oF REAL ESTATE
Las Vegas, NV
06.1997

Skills

  • Hair coloring techniques
  • Hairstyling
  • Hair maintenance expert
  • Hair cutting
  • Hair smoothing skills
  • Hair coloring procedures
  • Hair shampooing and conditioning

Timeline

Hair Consultant/Designer Hairstylist

Mobile Stylist
02.2017 - 01.2022

Aesthetician

Ulta Salon
04.2008 - 02.2009

Real Estate Salesperson

Century 21 Consolidated
07.1997 - 03.2003

RACE & SPORTS BOOK WRITER/Cashier

VARIOUS CASINOS
06.1990 - 06.1998

Cocktail Server

BEGAN AT CAESARS PALACE AND OPENED MANY PROPERTIES
06.1985 - 01.2000

Bell Captain/Dispatcher Manager

LV HILTON
03.1983 - 06.1985

GED -

Chaparral High School

Associate of Arts - Hair Stylist

Academy of Hair Design

Associate of Arts - Master Aesthetician

EUPHORIA INSTITUTE

Real Estate Sales - Real Estate

SOUTHERN NEVADA SCHOOL oF REAL ESTATE
RONDA POLLACK