Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Makeup Sales
Self Employed/ SEINT
El Dorado Hills, CA
05.2020 - Current
Built team and provided training for a successful business.
Trained and educated artists on effective sales and cross-selling techniques, product selection for individual customer needs, and application methods.
Teaching women how to apply makeup to feel confident.
Researched makeup trends to learn about new products and techniques.
Suggested personalized skin care routines for clients, keeping skin type and skin conditions in mind.
Responded to customer inquiries by phone, email, and in person.
Administrative Assistant
The Beauty Lounge
Brentwood, CA
07.2011 - 10.2011
Oversaw daily salon operations and performed general salon tasks.
Minimized downtime and improved salon appearance by cleaning and sorting products between client appointments.
Increased customer loyalty and brought in new customers with targeted marketing and service strategies.
Opened salon to prepare for daily demands by setting up registers, counting totals and organizing all needed supplies.
Greeted visitors in a professional manner, responding to inquiries and directing them to appropriate personnel.
Processed invoices for payment using accounting software applications.
Sales Representative
Lincare
Pleasanton, CA
10.2010 - 07.2011
Contacted new and existing customers to outline benefits of products.
Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
Followed-up with clients after installations to assess quality service and customer satisfaction.
Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
Demonstrated product features to align with customer needs.
Developed key customer relationships to increase sales.
Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
Answered customer questions and responded quickly to problems and complaints in person, on phone and by email.
Pursued and generated customer leads as well as engaged in follow up activities to gain new client accounts.
Answered customer questions, shared product knowledge and researched pricing and availability.
Kept accurate and detailed client records comprised of demographics, client contacts and follow-ups.
Created successful strategies to develop and expand customer sales.
Dental Assistant
Dr. Susan Gefvert D.D.S
Concord, CA
09.2007 - 10.2010
Gathered and reviewed patient records, data and health history to share with dentists for quick and accurate patient assessments, diagnoses and treatment.
Laid out dental instruments and equipment before procedures.
Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
Entered patient data into dental records system and observed confidentiality rules to maintain patient privacy.
Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
Stocked and prepared exam and treatment rooms by setting up required instruments, tools, supplies and equipment.
Sterilized tools, exam chair, trays and surfaces for clean and safe dental office.
Escorted patients to exam rooms while making friendly conversation to prepare for cleanings and procedures.
Managed use, cleaning, sterilization and storage of instruments according to American Dental Association standards.
Scheduled cleanings and dental appointments for patients using appointment software.
Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
Supported dentist chairside with root canal and extraction procedures.
Assisted dentist with completing procedures.
Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments, answering telephones and updating patient records.
Administrative Assistant
Ham Radio Outlet
Danville, CA
01.2005 - 07.2007
Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel.
Provided secretarial and office management support while building cooperative working relationships.
Managed incoming and outgoing mail, filing and meeting coordination.
Assisted accounts receiving and accounts paying.
Reviewed general ledger entries for accuracy and completeness.