Proven team player with a strong work ethic, demonstrated during my tenure at Karamella Hairdressing, where I enhanced customer satisfaction and built a loyal clientele base. Skilled in multitasking and organization, I excel in high-pressure environments, significantly contributing to team efficiency and positive guest relations through exceptional service and adaptability.
Work History
Front of House Employee
Columbus Coffee
Maintained a clean and welcoming environment for guests, contributing to positive dining experiences.
Handled high-pressure situations with grace, maintaining excellent service standards even during peak hours or understaffed shifts.
Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and addressing inquiries in a timely manner.
Performed opening and closing duties diligently, ensuring the restaurant was ready for optimal operations each day.
Helped guests at tables when in need of assistance.
Assisted servers with delivering food, filling beverages, and retrieving items for guests.
Contributed to team efficiency by promptly completing side work tasks during downtime periods.
Established welcoming atmosphere by greeting each guest warmly.
Supported back of house staff by relaying guest feedback and coordinating special requests or dietary restrictions.
Built rapport with regular customers by remembering names, preferences, or personal details that enhanced their experience at the establishment.
Apprentice Hairdresser
Nickki Irvine Karamella Hairdressing
Assisted hair stylists with colorwork by applying base colors and toners.
Assisted front desk by answering phone calls, taking appointments and checking clients in.
Maintained a clean and organized work area, adhering to strict sanitation guidelines for health and safety purposes.
Helped get clients' hair ready for treatment by shampooing and conditioning at wash station.
Assisted senior hairdressers in complex tasks, ensuring smooth salon operations and timely service delivery.
Performed basic housekeeping duties such as sweeping, taking out trash and collecting dirty linens for wash.
Enhanced overall salon atmosphere by contributing to a positive work environment and fostering strong team dynamics.
Answered telephone calls to provide information and schedule new appointments.
Offered exceptional service and support to walk-in and scheduled customers.
Enabled seamless appointment scheduling using digital tools such as online booking platforms.
Safeguarded client confidentiality by keeping accurate records of treatments performed while maintaining privacy protocols.
Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new products introduced into salon offerings.
Upheld highest standards of professionalism throughout all interactions with clients, colleagues, supervisors.
Delivered outstanding results under pressure during peak hours while maintaining composure.
Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing concerns or complaints from clients regarding their experience at the salon.
Expanded clientele base through word-of-mouth referrals resulting from consistently exceeding expectations in haircutting, styling, and coloring services provided.
Education
New Zealand Hairdressing Certificate - Hairdressing
Ara Institute of Canterbury
Christchurch, New Zealand
11.2023
NCEA Level 3 - High School
John Paul II High School
Greymouth, WTC
12.2022
Skills
Strong work ethic
Customer service
Team player attitude
Problem-solving
Positive demeanor
Multitasking and organization
Phone etiquette
Cash handling proficiency
Professional appearance
Attention to detail
Clear communication
Greeting guests
Money handling
Complaint handling
Stock management
Building rapport
Guest relations
Adaptability and flexibility
Teamwork and collaboration
Cleaning, organisation and sanitation
Timeline
Front of House Employee
Columbus Coffee
Apprentice Hairdresser
Nickki Irvine Karamella Hairdressing
New Zealand Hairdressing Certificate - Hairdressing