TAYLOR LEMONDS
Baton Rouge,LA
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Rainbow Shops
01.2026 - Current
- Greeted customers warmly and offered assistance.
- Helped customers find and select products.
- Kept work area clean, organized and free of clutter at all times.
- Greeted and escorted customers to product racks and shelves to assist with finding merchandise.
- Organized merchandise displays to promote higher levels of customer engagement.
- Tagged new merchandise for sale and updated signs.
- Met merchandising standards by keeping store stocked and products faced.
- Followed checklist to complete retail store opening and closing activities.
- Kept signage and merchandise displays organized and up-to-date, promoting visual presentation standards.
- Maintained inventory records for restocking purposes.
Personal Assistant
JLA Counseling
03.2019 - Current
- Excellent client engagement
- Hospitality, warm greetings, creating a comfortable and pleasant environment for clients
- Ran errands and picked up goods to meet staff needs.
- Social media management
- Answered phone calls, emails and responded promptly to inquiries from customers and vendors.
- Coordinated office activities to ensure efficient workflow of daily operations.
- Proofread documents prior to submission for accuracy in content and formatting.
- Provided customer service support by responding to inquiries regarding services provided by the organization.
- Some marketing/advertisement
Beauty Advisor
Sally Beauty
09.2023 - 12.2025
- Developed an extensive knowledge of beauty products, including ingredients, benefits, and usage instructions.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills to build relationships with clients.
- Provided exceptional customer service and assisted customers with product selection.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients to promote loyalty.
- Utilized point-of-sale systems to process payments, returns, and exchanges quickly and accurately.
- Conducted in-depth consultations with customers to assess their needs and preferences.
- Advised customers on proper skin care techniques according to their individual skin types.
- Consulted with customers to assist in finding best skincare and makeup products for skin type and look.
- Organized promotional displays and events to promote product sales.
- Provided makeup, skin care, and hair care consultations to help customers with product decisions.
- Collaborated effectively with colleagues from diverse backgrounds in order to achieve common goals.
- Shared expert product knowledge and demonstrated custom-fit solutions.
- Demonstrated the features and benefits of beauty products to clients.
- Maintained inventory levels by restocking shelves and ordering new merchandise as needed.
- Stocked shelves, cleaned floors and organized sales areas.
- Took inventory or examined merchandise to identify items needing reordering or replenishment.
- Designed and set up advertising signs and displays of merchandise on shelves and counters to attract customers and promote sales.
- Performed makeup applications for special occasions such as weddings and proms.
- Tracked customer purchases to provide personalized recommendations based on individual interests.
- Answered questions regarding store and merchandise.
- Performed sales floor work, such as greeting and assisting customers, stocking shelves and taking inventory.
- Recommended, select, and help locate and obtained merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
- Exchanged merchandise for customers and accepted returns.
- Greeted customers and ascertained what each customer wanted and needed.
- Cleaned shelves, counters, and tables.
- Opened and closed cash registers, balanced cash drawers, and made deposits.
- Inventoried stock and requisitioned new inventory.
- Arranged and display merchandise to promote sales.
- Bagged and packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
Retail Makeup Artist
Dior
08.2018 - 04.2019
- Created effective displays that maximized sales opportunities while enhancing the overall shopping experience.
- Initiated upselling strategies at checkout counters in order to maximize revenue potential.
- Organized promotional events featuring special offers or discounts for customers.
- Conducted demonstrations on new products, educating customers on proper application and usage techniques.
- Maintained a high level of customer service by promptly addressing questions or concerns in an efficient manner.
- Greeted each customer warmly upon arrival in order to create a positive shopping atmosphere.
- Provided detailed product information, demonstrating how various items can be used together to achieve desired looks.
- Demonstrated strong organizational skills to ensure the store was well-stocked and presented attractively for customers.
- Carried out daily opening and closing procedures such as counting cash drawers and reconciling receipts.
- Assisted customers in selecting appropriate colors and shades of cosmetics according to individual skin tones and preferences.
- Managed multiple transactions simultaneously during peak hours, utilizing point-of-sale systems accurately.
- Developed expert knowledge of makeup products and techniques to provide customers with personalized advice.
- Exhibited exceptional problem solving abilities when dealing with difficult customer situations.
- Collaborated closely with supervisors to develop creative marketing campaigns that drove traffic into the store.
- Utilized excellent communication skills to build relationships with customers, responding to their individual needs and preferences.
- Performed regular stock checks to identify inventory levels and restock shelves as needed.
- Ensured that store policies were followed regarding returns, exchanges, refunds, discounts.
- Provided makeup application services for special events and photoshoots.
- Worked with clients with different skin types and tones.
- Taught makeup applications to clients and suggested skincare routines.
- Developed a variety of makeup looks suitable for a range of occasions.
- Offered detailed advice on makeup application and techniques.
- Kept updated knowledge of industry trends and new product lines to explain product details to customers.
- Provided makeup consultations and trials to brides prior to wedding dates.
- Applied makeup, blending with clients’ skin tone using sponges and brushes.
- Sketched different looks and photographed final result for future reference.
- Scheduled client appointments.
- Kept work stations clean and sanitized tools, such as scissors, and combs.
- Operated cash registered to receive payments from patrons.
- Updated and maintained customer information records such as beauty services provided.
- Shaped eyebrows and remove facial hair, using depilatory cream, tweezers, electrolysis, and wax.
- Recommended and explained use of cosmetics, lotions and creams to soften and lubricate skin and enhanced and restored natural appearance.
- Gave facials to patrons, used special compounds, such as lotions and creams.
Assistant Manager
Island Landing
10.2014 - 07.2018
- Trained new employees
- Customer service
- POS system
- Cashier, bartender, cook, server
- Taking and preparing food orders
- Kitchen prep, proper sanitation and food prep
- Serving drinks, making daiquiris
- Restaurant management
- Resolved customer complaints quickly and effectively while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
- Helped oversee the daily operations of the store, managing staff and inventory.
- Video poker machine maintenance
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Cleveland High School
Cleveland, TNCosmetology - Cosmetology
Franklin Academy of Cosmetology
Cleveland, TNSkills
Friendly personality, positive attitude!
Strong work ethic
Fast learner
Interpersonal skills
Passion for service and hospitality
Education and background in spa services
Outgoing and goal-driven
Strong communication skills
Multitasking and organization
Extraordinary customer service
Appointment scheduling
Commitment to quality and service
Resourceful
Creative
Client relations
Client satisfaction
Scheduling
Customer needs assessment
Errands
Creative thinking capacity
Creative problem solving
Social media savvy
Detail-oriented mindset
Housekeeping
Extensive vocabulary
Positive attitude
Restaurant experience
Design experience
Background in fine art
Timeline
Sales Associate
Rainbow Shops
01.2026 - Current
Beauty Advisor
Sally Beauty
09.2023 - 12.2025
Personal Assistant
JLA Counseling
03.2019 - Current
Retail Makeup Artist
Dior
08.2018 - 04.2019
Assistant Manager
Island Landing
10.2014 - 07.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Cleveland High School
Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Franklin Academy of Cosmetology