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Yakimah Hooper
Greensboro,NC
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Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen, Greensboro, NC
Lead Hostess
2022.10 - 2023.03 (5 months)
Job overview
- Greeted customers, assisted with menu items, daily specials, and provided general information about the restaurant.
- Provided seating arrangements for guests in accordance with occupancy regulations and customer preferences.
- Monitored dining room activities to ensure quality service standards were met.
City lounge, Newark, NJ
Lead Bartender
2022.03 - 2022.06 (3 months)
Job overview
- Provided exceptional customer service by greeting and serving guests in a friendly, positive manner.
- Managed closing procedures such as counting money, balancing tills and reconciling receipts at end of shift.
- Mixed and served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for patrons by following standard recipes and procedures.
L&S BODY SHOP, Newark, NJ
Body Shop Assistant
2022.01 - 2022.05 (4 months)
Job overview
- Managed daily operations of the auto body shop, including customer service, scheduling appointments, and overseeing staff.
- Coordinated with insurance companies to ensure timely payment for services rendered.
- Worked closely with customers throughout repair process to answer questions and address concerns promptly.
Nordstrom, Edison, NJ
Seasonal Warehouse Associate
2021.10 - 2022.01 (3 months)
Job overview
- Assembled customer orders from stock ensuring that the correct number and types of products were picked accurately.
- Fostered positive working relationships with internal staff members while providing superior customer service.
- Picked and prepared numerous daily shipments in controlled atmosphere warehouse environment.
Space lounge, Irvington, NJ
Head Bartender
2021.05 - 2021.10 (5 months)
Job overview
- Maintained a clean work area with appropriate safety standards according to health regulations.
- Provided excellent customer service by attending to guests' needs promptly and courteously.
- Prepared cocktails from bar recipes and served wine, draft and bottled beer.
Amazon, Somerset, NJ
General Warehouse Associate
2020.05 - 2020.09 (4 months)
Job overview
- Received and processed incoming shipments, verifying accuracy of items received against purchase orders.
- Loaded outbound shipments onto delivery trucks, ensuring that packages were properly secured before transportation.
- Monitored work areas for cleanliness and functionality and removed obstacles for safety.
Securitas, Newark, NJ
Security Officer
2019.11 - 2020.01 (2 months)
Job overview
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at facility.
Indulge Dem Hair and Beauty, East Orange, NJ
Hair Salon Assistant
2016.01 - 2019.12 (3 years & 11 months)
Job overview
- Organized the salon by tidying up shelves and displays.
- Scheduled client appointments using the computer system.
- Administered shampoos and massages to patrons, communicating regarding shampoo and temperature preferences to prepare hair for styling afterwards.
Motivated Security, Newark, NJ
Security Officer
2019.08 - 2019.10 (2 months)
Job overview
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
Girl Scouts of the USA, Livingston, NJ
Summer Camp Counselor
2017.08 - 2019.07 (1 year & 11 months)
Job overview
- Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
- Helped campers build confidence and self-esteem through consistent guidance and mentoring.
- Coached campers in various sports and activities to improve skills and promote fun experiences.
Express Factory Outlet, Elizabeth, NJ
Seasonal Sales Associate
2018.10 - 2019.01 (3 months)
Job overview
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
Education
Health And Style Institute, LLC , Greensboro, NC
Cosmetology from Cosmetology
Trinity Washington University , Washington, DC
BBA from Business Administration And Management
Skills
- Customer Relations
- Shampooing and Conditioning
- Microsoft Office
- Organizational skills
- Cosmetology principles knowledge
- Familiar with relaxers
- Beauty tool sanitization
- Product knowledge
- High-volume dining
- Performance improvement
References
References available upon request.
Availability
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Timeline
Lead Hostess
Lucky 32 Southern Kitchen
2022.10 - 2023.03 (5 months)
Lead Bartender
City lounge
2022.03 - 2022.06 (3 months)
Body Shop Assistant
L&S BODY SHOP
2022.01 - 2022.05 (4 months)
Seasonal Warehouse Associate
Nordstrom
2021.10 - 2022.01 (3 months)
Head Bartender
Space lounge
2021.05 - 2021.10 (5 months)
General Warehouse Associate
Amazon
2020.05 - 2020.09 (4 months)
Security Officer
Securitas
2019.11 - 2020.01 (2 months)
Security Officer
Motivated Security
2019.08 - 2019.10 (2 months)
Seasonal Sales Associate
Express Factory Outlet
2018.10 - 2019.01 (3 months)
Summer Camp Counselor
Girl Scouts of the USA
2017.08 - 2019.07 (1 year & 11 months)
Hair Salon Assistant
Indulge Dem Hair and Beauty
2016.01 - 2019.12 (3 years & 11 months)
Health And Style Institute, LLC
Cosmetology from Cosmetology
Trinity Washington University
BBA from Business Administration And Management
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