Tashina Mendoza
Whittier,CA
Summary
Experienced professional adept at thriving in a fast-paced environment and delivering exceptional project outcomes. Skilled in building and maintaining relationships with staff and volunteers across all levels while upholding the highest standards of professionalism and passion for the work.
Talented Hairstylist with thorough knowledge of hair care products and chemical compositions. Well-versed in using various hair styling tools. Creative and friendly individual possessing in-depth knowledge of latest trends paired with strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hair Stylist
The Hills Hair Lounge
Anaheim Hills, CA
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Hourly compensation set at $20.
- Relocated to a different salon following the sudden shift from hourly pay to rental fees
- Handled comprehensive cleaning responsibilities
- Regularly seek to learn new styles and techniques by observing master stylists
- Expert in women's coloring treatments, including balayage and root touch-up
- Provided requested services if they preserved hair integrity
- Specialized in colors, cuts, styling, and up-dos
- Greeted customers, answered phones and booked appointments.
- Provided consultations to clients about their desired hairstyle and hair care needs.
- Shampooed, conditioned, cut, colored and styled hair according to client's instructions.
- Performed chemical treatments such as perms and relaxers.
- Applied highlights, lowlights or other coloring techniques.
- Used thinning shears to remove bulk from the hair or create layers.
- Created updos for special occasions like weddings or proms.
- Recommended products to clients based on their individual needs.
- Educated clients on proper home hair care maintenance techniques.
- Assisted other stylists with busy periods in the salon.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstation by sanitizing tools and equipment between uses.
- Managed cash register transactions during checkout process.
- Organized scheduling of appointments throughout the day.
- Sanitized workstations and salon equipment to reduce risk of infection.
- Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business.
- Cultivated strong value-added relationships with customers by delivering accurate service and product knowledge to drive earnings.
- Updated and maintained customer information records and beauty services provided.t
Hairstylist/Cosmetologist
Vicara Aveda Salon & Spa
Chino Hills, CA
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Company Overview: !!!SALON CLOSED!!!
- Earned $18 per hour plus additional tips.
- Built clientele solely through walk-ins and referrals
- Collaborated with other beauty professionals on projects related to hairstyling.
- Developed relationships with new clients through referrals from existing customers.
- 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.
- Performed special hair treatments, scalp massages and updated styling techniques to modernize and streamline services.
- Set up workstation and treatment room with products, equipment, and supplies to facilitate services .
- Performed scalp treatments to improve hair health and texture.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate retail products for their needs.
- Assisted senior stylists with complex color formulations.
- Maintained accurate records of customer services provided.
- Collaborated with other professionals in the beauty industry.
- Engaged with customers by providing friendly conversation during services.
- Consistently learning new techniques by observing experienced stylists
- Performed new growth color applications
- Deliver diverse client hair services in line with their requests
- Delivered comprehensive range of services
- Executed professional coloring and cutting techniques
- Developed and preserved customer rapport
- Salon closed, so I facilitated the transition of my clients to a neighboring salon.
- Provided consultations to clients about their desired hairstyle and hair care needs.
- Used thinning shears to remove bulk from the hair or create layers.
- Created updos for special occasions like weddings or proms.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstation by sanitizing tools and equipment between uses.
Associate Colorist
Madison Reed Hair Color Bar
Brea, CA
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Earned $18 hourly
- Performed deep conditioning treatments after coloring services to ensure maximum hydration of the hair fibers.
- Assisted clients with selecting hair color shades, discussing features, skin tone and natural coloring to achieve flattering results.
- Kept workstations clean and sanitized scissors, combs, and other styling tools.
- Performed thorough hair cleansing followed by blow-drying.
- Updated and maintained customer information records and beauty services provided.
- Prepared bleaches, tints, dyes, rinses, toners, and other chemical solutions according to standard formulas.
- Educated clients on proper at-home care routines between salon visits.
- Cleaned up work area after each service was completed in accordance with safety standards.
- Assisted senior stylists with more complex coloring processes such as ombre and highlights.
- Attended educational seminars and workshops to stay current with new trends in the industry.
- Ensured that all tools were properly sanitized before use on any client.
- Adhered strictly to safety protocols while working with hazardous materials.
- Maintained inventory levels of supplies needed for the job duties.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding promptly to inquiries from clients.
- Recommended retail products that could be used at home to extend the life of their color treatment.
- Discussed hair health with clients and explained ways to avoid damage, split ends and color fade.
- Completed workstation set up, disposing of leftover products and cleaning styling appliances and brushes with disinfectant.
- Operated cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
- Used curlers, rollers, and curling irons to press and curl the hair.
- Secured consistent rebooking for clients
Office Manager / Co-Account Director
Barden Circulation Inc
Los Angeles, CA
06.2010 - 03.2020
- Attained $3120 in base pay each month, supplemented by commission
- Oversee multiple payroll processes concurrently
- Distributed payroll checks to representatives
- Ensured precise tracking of extensive inventory
- Managed email correspondence
- Maintained technical assistance for business accounts
- Managed sensitive paperwork with personal and financial data securely
- Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Created spreadsheets in Excel to track data such as vacation requests, sick days .
- Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
- Tracked invoices and payments to ensure accuracy of accounts receivable and payable information.
- Organized company events including holiday parties, team building activities .
- Performed general bookkeeping duties such as reconciling bank statements and creating journal entries.
- Provided training to new hires on office policies and procedures.
- Administered payroll and maintained proper documentation of employee personnel.
- Trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Supported sales team members to drive growth and development.
- Performed data entry ensuring accuracy
- Recruited team members for the sales department
- Generated various detailed reports for corporate accounts
- Managed customer grievances effectively to ensure satisfaction
- Drafted and submitted weekly reports for LA Times
- Prepared, sorted, and disposed of various documents
- Performed office cleaning tasks
- Handled incoming calls
- Covered work-related travel distances of up to 20 miles
- Oversaw inventory of all workplace materials
- Allocated duties to Assistant
- Ensured accuracy in tasks handled by Assistants
- Created engaging PowerPoint presentations
- Expanded workforce proficiency through comprehensive training sessions
- Developed training programs for future Office Managers
- Coordinate management for over 200 tablets nationwide
- Managed all computer-based operations efficiently
- Secured strategic locations for sales events
- Building professional connections with store managers
- Acquired extensive sales experience in an external environment
- Coordinated meetings, conferences, travel arrangements and department activities.
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
File Clerk/ Receptionist
Hooman Toyota of Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
01.2010 - 06.2010
- Received hourly wage of $10.50
- Managed confidential customer records for the sales team
- Inventory
- Managed efficient file room operations
- Operated advanced phone system
- Maintained up-to-date phone directories and lists
- Maintained clean and organized work station
- Handled both inbound and outbound correspondence
- Welcomed service clients at Hooman Cavender Toyota
- Assumed responsibilities of absent receptionists
- Prepared freshly-brewed coffee daily
File Clerk/ Receptionist
Cavender Audi & Cavender Toyota
San Antonio, TX
02.2008 - 10.2009
- Earned hourly wage of $10.50
- Handled sensitive customer information for the sales division
- Managed and controlled stock levels efficiently
- Structured and maintained filing system
- Handled inbound and outbound calls using advanced phone system
- Coordinated allocation of license plates to new clientele
- Ensured desk information remained current
- Kept workstation clean and up to date.
- Welcomed visitors arriving for sales and service
- Performed duties of absent receptionists
- Organized and filed documents according to established procedures.
- Prepared labels for new files and folders as needed.
- Scanned documents into electronic database system for archiving purposes.
- Performed data entry tasks related to filing activities.
- Processed incoming mail by sorting, batching, and distributing documents for filing.
- Pulled files for staff, management and third-party requests.
- Scanned and filed forms, reports, correspondence and receipts.
- Destroyed outdated and protected information in digital and physical formats.
- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
- Performed clerical duties such as filing, photocopying, transcribing, and faxing.
- Handled mail distribution, including sorting and forwarding incoming mail and preparing outgoing mail.
Receptionist
Cavender Buick Pontiac GMC Suzuki
San Antonio, TX
02.2007 - 02.2008
- Earned $8.50 per hour
- Coordinated switchboard operations
- Entered sensitive client data
- Oversaw allocation of license plates for new clientele
- Ensured desk information for Cavender remained current
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Handled both inbound and outbound correspondence
- Provided a warm reception for Cavender Auto patrons
- Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
Receptionist
Bluebonnet Motors
New Braunfels, TX
08.2006 - 01.2007
- $8.00 hourly
- Oversaw operation of switchboard
- Oversaw key track operations
- Conducted training sessions for front desk personnel
- Prepared documents for sales team
- Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.
- Maintained an organized filing system of confidential client information in accordance with company policy.
- Greeted and directed visitors to appropriate personnel and answered large number of calls and emails daily.
- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
- Managed all incoming mail distribution, courier services, faxes, and photocopying documents as requested.
Education
Certificate in Cosmetology - Cosmetology Education
Coba Academy
Anaheim, CA05.2022
High School Or Equivalent - General Education
Canyon High School
New Braunfels, TX05.2005
Skills
- Retail Sales Expertise
- Customer Engagement
- Payroll Processing
- Document Filing
- Invoice Management
- Effective Time Allocation
- Excel Proficiency
- Office Administration Expertise
- Microsoft Office Proficiency
- Strategic Account Oversight
- IT Assistance
- Field Sales Expertise
- Human Resources Support
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows
- Technical Desktop Support
- PowerPoint Proficiency
- Customer Assistance
- Sales Enablement Support
- Office Operations Management
- Keyboard Proficiency
- Strategic Leadership
- Sales Proficiency
- Automotive Dealership Experience
- Cash Handling Proficiency
- Effective Communication
- Administrative Expertise
- Front Office Coordination
- Proficient in Computer Applications
- File Management Proficiency
- Managerial Accounting
- Effective Organizational Skills
- Order Data Entry
- Cash Management
- Issue Resolution Management
- Team Leadership
- Vehicle Operation
- Business Management
- Quick Learner
- Staff hiring
- Team Supervision
- Inventory Control
- Vendor engagement
- Employee Supervision
- Data Entry
- Staff Management
- Payroll and budgeting
- Travel Coordination
- Excellent multi-tasking ability
- Staff Training
- Information Protection
- Data retrieval systems
- Relationship Building
- Scheduling
- Mail handling
- Report Preparation
- Document Management
- Documentation expertise
- Database Administration
- Clerical Support
- Professional Hairstyling
- Scalp treatments
- Customer Consultation
- Color Corrections
- Highlights and lowlights
- Appointment Coordination
- Schedule Management
- Relationship building and management
- Styling advice
- Cosmetology
- Customer Education
- Color application
- Highly motivated self-starter
- Advanced communication skills
- Makeup Application
- Cuts for women
- Styling Tools
- Chair Massage
- Blow drying and styling
- Cutting and styling
- Shampooing and conditioning hair
- Wedding styling
- Expertise in hair coloring
Certification
- Driver's License
- Cosmetology License
Languages
Spanish, Intermediate
Assessments
- Work style: Reliability, Proficient, 03/01/24
- Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence, Proficient, 03/01/24
- Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel, Proficient, 01/01/24
- Data entry: Attention to detail, Proficient, 01/01/24
- Customer service fit, Proficient, 02/01/23
- Retail customer service, Proficient, 09/01/22
- Attention to detail, Proficient, 01/01/24
- Administrative assistant/receptionist, Proficient, 10/01/22
- Office manager, Proficient, 01/01/20
- Customer service, Proficient, 10/01/22
- Customer focus & orientation, Proficient, 10/01/22
- Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees, Proficient, 04/01/24
- Work style: Productivity, Proficient, 07/01/24
- Verbal communication, Proficient, 04/01/24
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Affiliations
Go to the gym regularly
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- employee of the month
- bonuses
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Hair Stylist
The Hills Hair Lounge
01.2024 - 04.2024
Hairstylist/Cosmetologist
Vicara Aveda Salon & Spa
04.2023 - 12.2023
Associate Colorist
Madison Reed Hair Color Bar
01.2023 - 04.2023
Office Manager / Co-Account Director
Barden Circulation Inc
06.2010 - 03.2020
File Clerk/ Receptionist
Hooman Toyota of Long Beach
01.2010 - 06.2010
File Clerk/ Receptionist
Cavender Audi & Cavender Toyota
02.2008 - 10.2009
Receptionist
Cavender Buick Pontiac GMC Suzuki
02.2007 - 02.2008
Receptionist
Bluebonnet Motors
08.2006 - 01.2007
- Driver's License
- Cosmetology License
Certificate in Cosmetology - Cosmetology Education
Coba Academy
High School Or Equivalent - General Education
Canyon High School
Similar Profiles
Morgan ConnerMorgan Conner
Stylist at Lightening Hair LoungeStylist at Lightening Hair Lounge
Stefan SanchezStefan Sanchez
Human Resources Manager at Hue Hair LoungeHuman Resources Manager at Hue Hair Lounge
Devin LissyDevin Lissy
Business Owner at Lyss Hair LoungeBusiness Owner at Lyss Hair Lounge