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Tara Harris Linares
owner of construction company
Williamsburg,VA
To look at everything always as though you were seeing it either for the first or last time: Thus is your time on earth filled with glory.
Betty Smith
Summary
757 778 5797 I have been working in the retail position for over 8 years, and I enjoy working with customers, and being a cashier. I am a people person and get along with everybody. I also work as a backstock, and hairdresser, and a stock person, as well as restaurants. I pick up on any new training fast. I am also attending Thomas Nelson Community college. Authorized to work in the US for any employer Accomplished Owner offering 8 years of progressive business experience. Dedicated to maximizing bottom-line profits with forward-thinking approaches and clear focus on continuous improvement. Knowledgeable about financial administration, regulatory compliance and recordkeeping.
Overview
25
years of professional experience
Work History
tashae's beauty salon
hairstylist
Job overview
- Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business.
- Sanitized workstations and salon equipment to reduce risk of infection.
- Pursued continuing education and training to stay up to date with new trends and techniques.
- Cultivated strong value-added relationships with customers by delivering accurate service and product knowledge to drive earnings.
- Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns.
- Selected hair colors, products and services based on customer preference and individually designed hair care plan.
- Followed trends in hairstyling techniques to increase customer satisfaction and attract new demographics.
- Sold conditioner, shampoo, hair treatment and styling products to educate clients on proper hair care.
- Followed updated techniques to color and treat hair and produce consistent results.
- Recommended hair styles to compliment clients' facial features and coloring.
- Styled and designed traditional and contemporary hairstyles for men and women daily.
- Colored, cut and installed extensions according to style photos and client specifications.
- Designed and recommended home hair care regimens and treatments to meet individual customer needs.
- 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.
- Performed special hair treatments, scalp massages and updated styling techniques to modernize and streamline services.
- Trimmed and styled hair for weddings and special occasions to help clients look and feel best on big day.
- Mentored new staff to enhance personal growth and increase productivity.
- Employed styling techniques and hair product routines specifically tailored to Afro-textured hair.
- Scheduled client appointments.
- Customized styles, services and products to suit client needs and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Kept work stations clean and sanitized scissors, combs and other styling tools.
- Responded to customer inquiries by phone, email and in person.
- Operated cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
- Ordered, displayed and maintained supplies.
- Updated and maintained customer information records and beauty services provided.
- Cut, trimmed and shaped hair or hairpieces using clippers and scissors.
- Developed new styles and techniques.
- Used curlers, rollers and curling irons to press and curl hair.
- Bleached, dyed or tinted hair using applicator or brush.
- Demonstrated and sold hair care products and cosmetics.
- Analyzed patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
- Trained or supervised other hairstylists, hairdressers and assistants.
- Shampooed, conditioned and dried hair and scalp or hairpieces.
- Combed, brushed and sprayed hair or wigs to set style.
- Applied water or setting, straightening or waving solutions to hair.
Carter'sWilliamsburg, VA
Retail Sales Associate
11.2014
Job overview
- Responsibilities make sure sales floor was neat and put out clothing in proper place, and help customers as needed., Responsibilities make sure sales floor are neat, and everything in my department , help customers finding the merchandise that they need or prices.
netos constructionWilliamsburg, VA
manager
03.2016 - Current
Job overview
- Kept records for production, inventory, income and expenses.
- Established strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to secure best prices on resources needed for business operations.
- Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
cookiesWilliamsburg, VA
Retail Associate
06.2014 - 09.2014
Job overview
- Responsibilities make cookies, sale cookies, handle money transactions.
FoodlionWilliamsburg, VA
Cashier
06.2008 - 03.2011
Job overview
- Answered customer questions and provided store information.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
- Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
- Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Processed sales transactions to prevent long customer wait times.
- Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
- Verified customer age requirement for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
- Processed refunds for worn, damaged and broken merchandise.
- Used suggestive selling techniques to promote add-on sales.
Carters OshkoshWilliamsburg, VA
Retail Clerk
01.2005 - 06.2005
Job overview
- Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
- Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
- Initiated friendly conversation with customers to determine level of assistance required.
- Kept calm and applied strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills to resolve conflicts.
- Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.
- Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
- Monitored sales floor to identify customers in need of assistance and merchandise requiring replenishment.
- Used product knowledge to suggest items to match client needs.
- Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales.
- Handled price checks, merchandise transfers and fitting room returns to keep store orderly and efficient.
- Answered questions about current promotions and resolved issues according to store policies.
- Processed merchandise returns and exchanges for customers to refund payments, trade items and offer store credit.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays to focus customer attention on specific items.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
- Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
targetswilliamsburg, va
stocker
01.1998 - 07.2000
Job overview
- Replenished items to maintain stock availability.
- Faced products on shelves and displays to meet company policies.
- Lifted materials of varied weights on regular basis.
- Stocked shelves with new merchandise and checked for outdated or damaged items.
- Maintained neat, safe and orderly workspace to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Assisted customers by locating items and loading heavy purchases in vehicles.
- Received incoming product deliveries and relocated to storage shelves, coolers, or bins.
- Followed proper stock rotation procedures to minimize obsolescence and remove out of date items from sales floor.
- Moved and rebuilt shelves, racks and displays to increase visibility of merchandise.
- Greeted customers and retrieved requested products to drive satisfaction.
- Updated product labels to reflect accurate pricing.
- Palletized merchandise for easy movement to sales floor locations.
- Updated products with new pricing or temporary promotion signs to increase sales.
- Stocked shelves, racks and bins with new or transferred merchandise.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and organized for optimal productivity and worker safety.
- Packed and unpacked items, checking breakables before stocking on shelves.
- Demonstrated great teamwork skills with staff members involved in production and transport.
- Inspected merchandise for wear or defects, disposing of damaged items as instructed by supervisors.
- Operated forklift and pallet jack to transport heavy loads.
Education
Charles City County High SchoolCharles City, VA
High School Diploma
06.1993
Thomas Nelson Community College, MathWilliamsburg, VA
Some College (No Degree) from Medical Assisting
Skills
- English
- Customer Service
- Cashiering
- Construction
- Retail Sales
- Front Desk
- Certifications and Licenses
- Driver's license
- Assessments
- Customer Focus & Orientation — Proficient
- August 2018
- Measures a candidate's ability to respond to customer situations with sensitivity
- Full results: Proficient
- Work Style: Reliability — Expert
- January 2020
- Project Management
Availability
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Timeline
manager
netos construction
03.2016 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Carter's
11.2014
Retail Associate
cookies
06.2014 - 09.2014
Cashier
Foodlion
06.2008 - 03.2011
Retail Clerk
Carters Oshkosh
01.2005 - 06.2005
stocker
targets
01.1998 - 07.2000
Charles City County High School
High School Diploma
Thomas Nelson Community College, Math
Some College (No Degree) from Medical Assisting
hairstylist
tashae's beauty salon