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Shreya Balakrishnan

New York,USA

Summary

Motivated customer service and sales professional seeking increasing responsibility in retail environment. Remarkable leading new employees and maximize team performance. Skilled Head Cashier specializing in sales, service, and team collaboration. Experience in fashion styling. Demonstrated strengths include comprehensive knowledge of current trends, ability to create visually appealing looks and exceptional interpersonal skills. Previous work made impactful contributions through delivering customer satisfaction, fostering repeat business, and contributing to overall salon success.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Backstage Volunteer

Neptune House
New York, NY
09.2024 - 09.2024
  • Volunteered backstage for a student-run fashion show
  • Learnt to work under stress and pressure
  • Met other creatives and built networks

Photoshoot Assistant

@bodycitated on Instagram
New York, NY
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Assisted with additional photos and videos of the background scenes
  • Helped with promotional content on Tiktok and Instagram

Styling Assistant

@bibistar on Instagram
New York, NY
03.2024 - 04.2024
  • Helped with photoshoots and was able to see the behind-the-scenes aspects
  • Listened to the designer and incorporated my skills based on her skills
  • A collaborative and interactive space

Cashier/Sales Associate

Yamagami Garden Center
Saratoga, CA
02.2023 - 08.2023
  • Learnt about topics related to plants that I was not familiar with
  • Grew familiar with inventory and products at the store
  • Had to work with the organization of labels
  • Communication and teamwork with other cashiers and staff on duty
  • Answering questions or concerns for customers in person or on the phone
  • Handled cash and worked with a POS system register

Graphic Designer

For a Wedding
Mountain View, CA
03.2023 - 04.2023
  • Designed invitations and signs for a close friend's wedding
  • Was able to use their references to create a design they wanted
  • My invitation designs were mass printed and sent to guests of the wedding

Barista/Cashier

Big Basin Cafe
Saratoga, CA
10.2021 - 01.2023
  • Built my customer service skills
  • Allowed me to practice teamwork and communication
  • Learnt to complete tasks efficiently and quickly
  • Problem solving
  • Advancement in coffee-making skills and latte art
  • Introduced me to handling cash and working the register

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

Parsons The New School for Design
New York, NY
07.2025

High school diploma -

The Harker School
Saratoga, CA
04.2023

Skills

  • Organizational skills
  • Cash register
  • Google Docs
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Customer service
  • Cash handling
  • Sewing
  • Volunteer management
  • Efficiency
  • Graphic design
  • Communication skills
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Illustration
  • Fashion design
  • English
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Coffee experience
  • Microsoft Word
  • Pet care
  • Computer skills
  • Time management
  • Fashion illustration
  • Visual merchandising
  • Styling techniques
  • Social media marketing
  • Creative collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Filing and record keeping
  • Positive attitude

Certification

Driver's License

Volunteer Experience

Hakone Gardens, Student Volunteer, Saratoga, CA, 2021-08, 2021-08, Greeted guests at the front entrance, Provided directions and locations of certain places to guests who were asking, Handed out brochures, Built a connection to fellow workers in the garden, Fostered my love for volunteer work and customer service

Timeline

Backstage Volunteer

Neptune House
09.2024 - 09.2024

Photoshoot Assistant

@bodycitated on Instagram
04.2024 - 05.2024

Styling Assistant

@bibistar on Instagram
03.2024 - 04.2024

Graphic Designer

For a Wedding
03.2023 - 04.2023

Cashier/Sales Associate

Yamagami Garden Center
02.2023 - 08.2023

Barista/Cashier

Big Basin Cafe
10.2021 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

Parsons The New School for Design

High school diploma -

The Harker School

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