Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Languages
References
Timeline
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Taylor Sauls

Katy,TX

Summary

Responsive team leader with strong sales background combined with motivational and encouraging style. Talented trainer, problem-solver and planner takes on routine and complex job functions to promote business success. Well-organized and proactive retail professional with good communication skills and positive attitude.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Shop Manager

Drybar
Houston, TX
09.2021 - Current
  • Greeting clients and taking payment, as well as assuring comfort.
  • Keeping the salon clean, while also delegating to team members.
  • Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
  • Used excellent verbal skills to engage customers in conversation and effectively determine needs and requirements.
  • Managed daily operations including opening and closing procedures, cash handling and banking activities.
  • Monitored staff performance and provided feedback and guidance as necessary.
  • Enforced company policies regarding employee conduct, attendance, dress code.
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant health, safety and security regulations.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally.
  • Oversaw the recruitment, training and development of new staff members.
  • Scheduled staff shifts according to business needs.
  • Tracked stock levels on a regular basis to avoid out-of-stock situations.
  • Performed monthly audits of store operations.
  • Ensured compliance with local health codes by conducting regular inspections of the premises.
  • Conducted regular stock takes to ensure accurate inventory records.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service throughout the store.
  • Led employee performance evaluations and rewarded top performers to retain quality personnel.
  • Oversaw daily shop operations, ensuring efficient workflow and customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained inventory accuracy by counting stock-on-hand and reconciling discrepancies.

Assistant Manager

Drybar
Houston, TX
12.2020 - 08.2021
  • Greeting clients and taking payment as well as assuring comfort
  • Assigning clients to stylists while also retrieving drinks for clients
  • Keeping the salon clean while also assigning chores to stylists
  • Part of my main responsibilities was training and overseeing new and existing receptionists
  • I kept track of cleaning inventory, as well as reported daily numbers for sales and client count.
  • Organized training sessions for new hires to familiarize them with the workplace environment.
  • Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
  • Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
  • Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of company products and services.
  • Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
  • Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
  • Evaluated individual and team business performance and identified opportunities for improvement.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.

Receptionist

Drybar
Houston, TX
12.2019 - 12.2020
  • Assigning clients to stylists while also retrieving drinks for clients
  • Ensured cleanliness and organization of the reception area to maintain a professional atmosphere.
  • Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
  • Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.
  • Processed customer payments using cash registers or point-of-sale terminals according to company policies and procedures.
  • Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
  • Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.
  • Served visitors by greeting, welcoming and directing to appropriate personnel.
  • Handled customer inquiries and complaints, providing timely and appropriate solutions.

Esthetician/Receptionist

Katy Medi Spa
Katy, TX
07.2019 - 05.2020
  • Performing facials, waxing, tinting, as well as chemical peels, and microdermabrasion.
  • Provided facial treatments such as cleansing, exfoliation, extractions, and massage.
  • Performed waxing services on clients including eyebrows, lip, chin, and full face.
  • Other duties include laundry, checking clients in and out, selling product, and file organization.
  • Kept detailed records of client visits, treatments performed, and product purchases.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations related to sanitation and health standards.
  • Maintained cleanliness of treatment room and equipment between appointments.
  • Demonstrated proper use of all products to ensure client satisfaction with results.
  • Greeted clients upon arrival to spa and provided information about services offered.
  • Educated clients on proper skin care techniques according to individual needs.
  • Conducted consultations with new clients to assess skin type and discuss desired outcomes.
  • Adhered to safety protocols throughout all procedures to minimize risk of injury or infection
  • Processed payments, set up appointments and promoted new products and services to help meet business objectives.
  • Used peels and masks to improve appearance of client skin, customizing approaches based on client age and budget.

Esthetician

The Spa at Cinco Ranch
Katy, TX
11.2018 - 06.2019
  • Performed waxing services on clients including eyebrows, lip, chin, and full face.
  • Provided facial treatments such as cleansing, exfoliation, extractions, and massage.
  • Kept detailed records of client visits, treatments performed, and product purchases.
  • Adhered to safety protocols throughout all procedures to minimize risk of injury or infection.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations related to sanitation and health standards.
  • Educated clients on proper skin care techniques according to individual needs.
  • Conducted consultations with new clients to assess skin type and discuss desired outcomes.
  • Maintained cleanliness of treatment room and equipment between appointments.
  • Designed customized facial and body treatments meeting individual client needs.
  • Educated clients on skin care procedures and products.
  • Sold salon-exclusive skin care products and encouraged service upgrades.

Client Service Coordinator

The Spa at Cinco Ranch
Katy, TX
02.2018 - 06.2019
  • As a Client Service Coordinator I answered calls and messages, scheduled appointments, as well as helped to sell and promote the product lines we carried as well as our providers
  • Here I was also in charge of taking payment and charging correctly
  • At any given moment I was expected to be able to answer any inquiries a client had as well as any complaint
  • Showing clients around the building as well as handing out and collecting paperwork was also part of my duties when handling clients
  • One duty that was solely my own was taking inventory and stock of what was needed and required up front.

Education

Esthetician License in Esthetics -

Aveda Institute
Shenandoah, TX
05.2018

High school or equivalent -

James E Taylor High School
Katy, TX
06.2017

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Effective Communication
  • Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
  • Staff hiring
  • Customer Service
  • Critical Thinking
  • Budget Adherence
  • Task Delegation
  • POS Systems
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Customer Engagement
  • Budgeting and finance
  • Staff recruitment
  • Employee Motivation
  • Employee Management
  • Recruitment and hiring
  • Revenue Generation
  • Inventory Management
  • Schedule Management
  • Customer Service Management
  • Staff Scheduling
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Adaptability and Flexibility

Certification

A valid Esthetician license

Accomplishments

  • Highest employee retention in the business.

Languages

Spanish
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Shop Manager

Drybar
09.2021 - Current

Assistant Manager

Drybar
12.2020 - 08.2021

Receptionist

Drybar
12.2019 - 12.2020

Esthetician/Receptionist

Katy Medi Spa
07.2019 - 05.2020

Esthetician

The Spa at Cinco Ranch
11.2018 - 06.2019

Client Service Coordinator

The Spa at Cinco Ranch
02.2018 - 06.2019

Esthetician License in Esthetics -

Aveda Institute

High school or equivalent -

James E Taylor High School
Taylor Sauls