To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Cosmetologist
Hot Locks and Nails
04.2021 - Current
Provide 7+ technical hair services, including cutting, coloring, highlights, color corrections, balayage, hair extensions, and special occasion hair styling
Restock workspace and inform management of necessary inventory in need of replacement
Cross-sell multiple brands and beauty categories ( makeup, skin, hair care, etc)
Researched latest trends in hair and makeup to stay updated on color, style, and technique.
Building long long lasting relationships with clientele.
Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
Attended regular trainings and workshops to maintain cosmetology license and stay current on technique and skills.
Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
Developed new techniques to improve appearance of customer and provide different looks.
Educated clients on proper skin care techniques and ideal products suitable to needs.
Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
Trained new cosmetologists on makeup and skincare products and techniques.
Increased revenue through effective customer service and inventory management.
Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
Developed loyal following of clients by providing high-quality services.
Provided pre- and post-service consultations to accurately assess clients' needs.
Child Care Provider/Nanny
Private pary
02.2015 - 04.2019
Specific Dietary needs and allergies
Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Engaged with children on age-appropriate level.
Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
Organized extracurricular schedules for sports and classes and provided safe transportation to different events.
Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
Administered basic first-aid and medication in emergency situations.
Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
Developed and implemented behavior management strategies to minimize indiscipline and guide children in attaining positive behavior.
Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
Identified warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
Regularly traveled with family to help with vacation activities and childcare.
Coordinated playdates and outings to meet children's physical and social needs.
Transported children to and from school, medical appointments and extra-curricular activities.
Office Manager
Check Into Cash Loan Office
05.2011 - 03.2015
Handle 90+ calls daily, with duties including signing up new customers, retrieving customer data, presenting product information and cancelling services
Training new employees on how to use system, data entry and organizing customer logs
Upselling and persuading customers to stay with the company
Provide technical support for clients on a wide range of company products.
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
Controlled finances to lower costs and keep business operating within budget.
Improved safety procedures to promote employee well-being and safety and protect company from potential liability.
Managed compliance to keep organization operating within legal and regulatory guidelines.
Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Cashier / Waitress
TA Travel Centers of America
12.2009 - 06.2011
Customer service
Greet customers, present menus and make suggestions for preferences
Serving food, cleaning tables, and upselling
Complying with relevant health department rules and regulations
Practice safe food handling procedures.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Maintained order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication with kitchen staff, earning numerous recommendations from satisfied customers.