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Sydney Vargas

Houston,TX

Summary

Enthusiastic and customer-focused contributor with experience in beauty advising and clerical support. Known for exceptional communication and problem-solving skills, ready to leverage strengths in customer service and organization to enhance guest experiences.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty
Lakewood, California
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Recommended complementary products based on guest interests or items selected for purchase.
  • Organized promotional events such as makeup demonstrations and free makeovers.
  • Developed connections to offer guests best-in-class experience with skincare, makeup and fragrance.
  • Displayed merchandise to present visually appealing arrangements that drive sales.
  • Provided customers with product advice and recommendations based on their individual needs.

Clerical Assistant Intern

Shell Transportation Systems
Houston, Texas
04.2023 - 01.2024
  • Verified driver manifests to ensure accurate reflection of reported moves in the system.
  • Copied, sorted, and filed records of office activities and business transactions.
  • Updated and maintained databases with current information.
  • Processed invoices and payments for accounts receivable and payable.
  • Maintained filing systems, both electronic and physical, for easy document retrieval.

Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty
Lakewood, California
06.2022 - 04.2023
  • Alleviated product theft by maintaining the sales floor and shopper awareness.
  • Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from clients via phone or email.
  • Conducted skin analysis to provide customers with personalized skincare regimens.

Sandwich Artist

Subway
Seal Beach, California
07.2020 - 04.2022
  • Warmly greeted visitors to promote great customer service and a positive ordering experience.
  • Chopped ingredients and prepped food items ahead of lunchtime and dinner rush periods.
  • Completed opening, closing, and shift change tasks by following company guidelines.
  • Used the POS system and a cash register to receive payments by cash, check, credit card, and voucher.
  • Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized.
  • Cleaning, sanitized counters, emptied trash, and ensured the dining room was properly cleaned at all times.
  • Trained new team members in sandwich preparation techniques, ensuring consistency and quality.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Houston
Houston, TX
08-2026

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
08-2023

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
08-2023

Skills

  • Customer service and engagement
  • Visual merchandising and display arrangements
  • Data entry and organization
  • Team collaboration and multitasking
  • Sales assistance and product demonstration
  • Verbal and written communication

Affiliations

  • Member of the Metropolitan Volunteer Program at The University of Houston
  • 70+ service hours in the past year

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • Certificate of Accomplishment in The Foundations of Management from Long Beach City College

Timeline

Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty
02.2024 - 07.2024

Clerical Assistant Intern

Shell Transportation Systems
04.2023 - 01.2024

Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty
06.2022 - 04.2023

Sandwich Artist

Subway
07.2020 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Houston

Associate of Arts - Sociology

Long Beach City College

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Long Beach City College