Taegan Leija
Evadale,US
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with a strong foundation in time management and organizational skills, eager to contribute to diverse environments. Actively seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance expertise while driving company success. Committed to delivering exceptional service and support to all office visitors, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere. Known for meticulous appointment scheduling and a positive demeanor, complemented by outstanding interpersonal abilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Supervisor
5.11 Tactical
Beaumont, Texas
09.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure team efficiency and adherence to company standards.
- Trained new employees on product knowledge and customer service techniques.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a professional manner, enhancing satisfaction.
- Performed cash handling duties such as counting money, balancing registers, and preparing bank deposits.
- Coordinated inventory management to maintain stock levels and product availability.
- Completed opening and closing duties to facilitate business operations.
Receptionist
Triangle Blueprint
Beaumont, Tx
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Welcomed clients and visitors with professionalism, enhancing their first impression of the organization.
- Assisted visitors with inquiries, ensuring their needs were met efficiently.
- Managed phone calls and directed inquiries to appropriate staff members.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Maintained a clean, organized reception area, contributing to a positive and inviting environment.
- Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.
- Updated and recorded customer or client information to maintain accounts.
- Processed customer payments using cash registers or point-of-sale terminals according to company policies and procedures.
Professional Parts Person
O'Reilly Auto Parts
Mauriceville, TX
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Organizing and maintaining inventory records for all parts in stock, ensuring that the stock level does not fall below minimum levels.
- Maintaining a computer database of all part numbers and identifying information such as manufacturer details, part functionality, and model numbers.
- Communicating with suppliers regarding order status, delivery times, and shipping information.
- Coordinating with shipping departments to ensure that orders are picked, packed, and shipped on time.
- Processing returns of defective parts, arranging replacements, and crediting customers' accounts.
- Determining pricing of new items based on cost and profit margins, taking into account the customer's needs and requirements.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Co Owner
Texas Tuff Pressure Washing
Vidor, TX
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Planned business strategies to gain more clientele and recruitment.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
- Maintained financial records for clients and business.
- Kept inventory of supplies equipment.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
- Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
- Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
- Scheduling deliveries and pickups of materials from warehouse storage facilities to customer locations.
- Fostered a collaborative environment by assisting team members, enhancing overall productivity and morale within the workplace.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, ensuring stock levels met demands and reducing out-of-stock occurrences.
Retail Sales Associate Cashier
Ace Hardware
Vidor, TX
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Engaged customers with friendly smile and knowledgeable support to promote sales and build loyalty.
- Operated cash register by adhering to POS system processes and procedures when ringing sales and tendering correct change and receipts.
- Processed customer purchases and returns via cash and credit card.
- Explained return and exchange policy to enforce, and accepted merchandise for refunds or replacement with different items.
- Maintained clean, orderly and well-stocked register area.
- Counted cash at end of shift and prepared bank deposits.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
- Asked detailed questions to determine appropriate items to fill customer needs.
- Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
Shampoo Technician
River Rock Salon
Groves, TX
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Checked in customers for appointments and notified stylists of clients' arrival.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation by sweeping hair and wiping down stations after each client.
- Performed relaxing head and scalp massages for customers.
- Shampooed and conditioned hair of 15 customers per day.
- Worked with hairstylists to perform general treatments such as Keratin, blow outs and special styling.
- Ensured sanitation of workstations and equipment to uphold health standards and minimize infection risk.
- Pursued continuing education and training to stay up to date with new trends and techniques.
- Set up workstation and treatment room with products, equipment and supplies to facilitate services.
- Supervised front-end of salon, booked appointments, inventoried sales area and coordinated employee schedules to maximize operations.
- Trimmed and styled hair for weddings and special occasions to help clients look and feel best on big day.
- Coordinated payment processing and appointment scheduling to streamline salon operations.
Education
Cosmetology Management -
Lamar State College
Orange, TXCosmetology -
Vidor High School
Vidor, TXSkills
- Inventory Management
- Records Management
- Business Development
- Relationship Building
- POS System Operations
- Money Handling
- Ordering and Stocking
- Product Knowledge
- Time Management
- Cash Handling
- Cash Register Operation
- Communication
- Payment Processing
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Customer Service
- Sales Goals Attainment
- Client Service
- Outgoing Personality
- Professionalism
- Multi-Tasking
- Reliability
- Punctuality
- Schedule Creation
- Appointment Setting
- Telephone Management
- Appointment Booking
- Quick Books
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer Fire Fighter, Evadale Volunteer Fire Department, Evadale, TX
Timeline
Shift Supervisor
5.11 Tactical
09.2025 - Current
Receptionist
Triangle Blueprint
06.2025 - 08.2025
Professional Parts Person
O'Reilly Auto Parts
09.2023 - 01.2024
Co Owner
Texas Tuff Pressure Washing
04.2022 - 05.2023
Retail Sales Associate Cashier
Ace Hardware
04.2022 - 03.2023
Shampoo Technician
River Rock Salon
06.2021 - 01.2022
Cosmetology Management -
Lamar State College
Cosmetology -
Vidor High School