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Vina Thao

Kent,WA

Summary

Professional esthetician with 17+ years in providing high-quality skin care services. Developed loyal customer base through excellent results and courteous customer service. Skilled in waxing.

Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in any industry.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Esthetician

Gene juarez Salons and Spas
Tacoma, WA
05.2003 - Current
  • Analyzed skin condition and made appropriate product recommendations.
  • Performed body treatments, including waxing, body wrap application and vibradermabrasion.
  • Developed individualized, therapeutic skin-care programs.
  • Executed microdermabrasion procedures.
  • Performed over [60] facials, chemical peels and waxing procedures per week.

Cosmetics Counter Manager

Nordstrom
Tukwila, WA
12.2002 - 12.2003
  • Analyzed sales, wrote sales reports and set sales goals for cosmetics counter at retail store.
  • Gathered and analyzed sales and performance data to set and strategize on daily/monthly departmental goals.
  • Greeted and assisted customers within 3 seconds of approaching cosmetic counter.
  • Managed difficult or delicate customer interactions with politeness and professionalism, reaching resolutions promptly and according to store policies.
  • Circulated cosmetic department to promptly and politely welcome customers and engage in conversation to assess needs.
  • Ordered supplies and inventory for cosmetics counter
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
  • Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
  • Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked and well-organized.
  • Returned change and currency and processed debit and credit card payments with 100% accuracy rate.

Sales Associate

Garden Botanika
Tukwila, WA
06.2001 - 12.2002
  • Trained and developed new sales team associates in products, selling techniques and company procedures.
  • Tracked stock using company inventory management software.
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise.
  • Maintained organized, presentable merchandise to drive continuous sales.
  • Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Delivered high level of assistance by locating products and checking store system for merchandise at other sites.

Front Desk Receptionist

Sun Spa
Kent, WA
10.1998 - 12.2000

Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.

  • Politely welcomed arriving guests, providing room keys and information on amenities and policies.
  • Reported facility and room maintenance problems to appropriate personnel for immediate remediation.
  • Confirmed relevant guest information and payment methods to prevent fraud.
  • Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.

Cleaned and sanitized tanning beds after each guest to be ready for the next guest.

Education

High School -

Tyee Senior High
SeaTac, WA
06.2000

Esthetician - Esthetics

The Euro Institute of Skincare
Renton, WA
03.2003

Skills

  • Waxing Hair Removal
  • Public Health Codes Knowledge
  • Proficient in eyebrow and lash tinting
  • Sales expertise
  • Scheduling
  • Excellent team player
  • Skin Rejuvenation
  • Guest Services Expertise
  • Spa retail sales
  • Relationship building and management
  • Customer consultation
  • HydraFacials

Timeline

Esthetician

Gene juarez Salons and Spas
05.2003 - Current

Cosmetics Counter Manager

Nordstrom
12.2002 - 12.2003

Sales Associate

Garden Botanika
06.2001 - 12.2002

Front Desk Receptionist

Sun Spa
10.1998 - 12.2000

High School -

Tyee Senior High

Esthetician - Esthetics

The Euro Institute of Skincare
Vina Thao