Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Tessa Meads

Santa Barbara,CA

Summary

Dedicated nursing student at Santa Barbara City College with esthetician and cosmetology background, seeking to transition from hospitality into healthcare. Brings strong customer service skills, reliability, and interpersonal expertise developed through bartending. Combines technical skincare knowledge with exceptional people skills with wonderful work ethic.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Bartender

SB Biergarten
05.2022 - Current
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.

Bartender

Old Kings Road
10.2018 - 09.2023
  • Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
  • Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.

Hair Stylist

Salon Patine
04.2019 - 09.2021
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized haircuts, styling, and color services.
  • Consistently maintained cleanliness of the workspace, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for clients.

Server/Bartender

Casa Blanca
05.2018 - 08.2019
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.

Server

Eureka!
09.2016 - 02.2018
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.

Manager

Giovannis
07.2014 - 11.2015
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.

Sales Representative

Dear Diary Boutique
10.2013 - 08.2014
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends for informed decision-making during client interactions.
  • Increased repeat business by fostering trust-based relationships with key accounts through regular communication.

Education

Associate of Arts - Esthetician

Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
07-2023

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology

Santa Barbara City College
Santa Barbara, CA
04-2018

High School Diploma -

Point Loma High School
San Diego, CA
06-2012

Skills

  • Highly reliable
  • Clear and effective communication
  • Outgoing personality
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Outstanding customer service

Timeline

Bartender

SB Biergarten
05.2022 - Current

Hair Stylist

Salon Patine
04.2019 - 09.2021

Bartender

Old Kings Road
10.2018 - 09.2023

Server/Bartender

Casa Blanca
05.2018 - 08.2019

Server

Eureka!
09.2016 - 02.2018

Manager

Giovannis
07.2014 - 11.2015

Sales Representative

Dear Diary Boutique
10.2013 - 08.2014

Associate of Arts - Esthetician

Santa Barbara City College

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology

Santa Barbara City College

High School Diploma -

Point Loma High School