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Stephany Vela

Goleta,CA

Summary

A college student with excellent technical and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented, and able to learn new concepts quickly.

Responsible and motivated, ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers the ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Beauty Advisor

Sephora
Santa Barbara, California
03.2024 - Current
  • Provided customers with product advice and recommendations based on their individual needs.
  • Stayed up-to-date on current and emerging trends to increase professional value and meet diverse client needs.
  • Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
  • Backed up reception desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments and processing payments.
  • Assisted customers in feeling relaxed and comfortable with the process.
  • Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
  • Capitalized on upselling opportunities for additional products and services to increase sales numbers.

Supervisor

Victoria Secret
Santa Barbara, CA
08.2022 - Current
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
  • Participated in conferences related to industry trends or organizational developments.
  • Coached staff members to develop long-term career goals.
  • Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
  • Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Replenished items to maintain stock availability.

Assistant Manager

Mystery Pix
Santa Barbara, CA
07.2021 - 08.2023
  • Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
  • Developed a system for tracking inventory and ordering supplies as needed.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members in an effective manner.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Collaborated with management on developing strategic plans for achieving business goals.
  • Established processes for monitoring customer satisfaction levels.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
  • Performed maintenance tasks to keep equipment working properly.
  • Set up, mounted or installed photographic equipment and cameras.
  • Distributed equipment and kept records of item status.
  • Cleaned display units, tools and testers throughout day to reduce spread of harmful germs or bacteria.
  • Researched new trends in face painting design ideas regularly.
  • Collaborated with customers to provide memorable experiences.
  • Provided guidance and support to junior staff members when required.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Science: Arts And Humanities

Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
05-2025

Some College (No Degree) -

Allan Hancock College
Santa Maria, CA

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Operations Management
  • Goal-Oriented
  • Training and Mentoring
  • Spanish Translation
  • Customer Support
  • Upselling
  • Customer Needs Assessment

Accomplishments

  • Sephora scholarship 2024
  • Associate in Arts degree 2025
  • 3.06 GPA

Timeline

Licensed Beauty Advisor

Sephora
03.2024 - Current

Supervisor

Victoria Secret
08.2022 - Current

Assistant Manager

Mystery Pix
07.2021 - 08.2023

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Science: Arts And Humanities

Santa Barbara City College

Some College (No Degree) -

Allan Hancock College