Nedra Ricard Porter

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New Orleans, LA 70116

504-***-**** home, 504-***-**** cell

acdpa5@r.postjobfree.com

A highly talented Cosmetology Instructor/ Cosmetologist with huge experience in providing beauty

services to help people look attractive; fashioning and caring for hair; beautifying the face, arms, and

shoulders; grooming hands and nails; and removing unwanted body hair with tweezers or chemicals.

Summary of Qualifications

• Ability to give meticulous manicure, pedicure, and hand/foot treatments.

• Remarkable ability to cross-train to perform all services within a unisex salon operation such as,

make-up applications, facial/skin care and waxing as determined by license and certification.

• In-depth ability to prepare nail care equipment, sanitize instruments, treatment areas and supplies

daily, and complete all tasks necessary for opening and closing shifts.

• Uncommon ability to perform various treatment procedures as requested by the client.

• Great ability to work a variety of day/night and weekend shifts. Strong organizational skills.

Immense ability to work independently. Exceptional ability to be stand for long periods of time.

• Excellent people skills. Great ability to use a computer. Sound knowledge of principles, theories,

and practices of purchasing goods and services.

• Excellent knowledge of instructional methods and techniques. Uncommon knowledge of principles,

theories and practices of cosmetology.

• Remarkable ability to operate applicable specialized equipment.

• Strong ability to arrange, coordinates, or schedule time and details.

• Excellent ability to use cleaning agents, products and equipment.

• Uncommon ability to enter, transcribe, record, store, and maintain information in either written or

electronic form.

• . Exceptional ability to maintain inventory; track receipt, send and deliver materials.

• Strong ability to speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand information and

ideas as presented verbally.

Professional Experience

Beyond Beauty Institute 08/2013-01/2014

Cosmetology Instructor, New Orleans, LA

• Educates and trains students in his or her field of expertise using accepted and approved

instructional methodology.

• Prepares lesson plans using industry-standard approaches

• Teaches courses as assigned, instructs and evaluates students, develops students’ skills and

encourages growth, and tracks their attendance, performance, and grades.

• Participates in various administrative activities (e.g., attends faculty/staff meetings or in-service

meetings).

• Participates in graduation ceremonies, as assigned.

• Participates regularly in continuing professional development activities.

• Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.

D’Jay’s School of Beauty 07/2013- 08/2013

Cosmetology Instructor, Baton Rouge, LA

• Educates and trains students in his or her field of expertise using accepted and approved

instructional methodology.

• Prepares lesson plans using industry-standard approaches

• Teaches courses as assigned, instructs and evaluates students, develops students’ skills and

encourages growth, and tracks their attendance, performance, and grades.

• Participates in various administrative activities (e.g., attends faculty/staff meetings or in-service

meetings).

• Participates in graduation ceremonies, as assigned.

• Participates regularly in continuing professional development activities.

• Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.

New Orleans Marriott Convention Center 01/2011 – Present

Guest Service Agent, New Orleans, LA

• Organize, confirm, process, and conduct all guest check-ins/check-outs, room reservations,

requests, changes, and cancellations.

• Secure payment; verify and adjust billing. Activate and file room keys. Process all guest requests

and relay messages.

• Print contingency lists to have a record of all guests in case of emergency.

• Identify and explain room features to guests; supply guests with directions and information

regarding property amenities, services, and hours of operation, and local areas of interest.

• Ensure that any outstanding requests or problems from the previous day receive priority and are

resolved. Run and review daily reports/logs. Complete designated cashier and closing reports in

the computer system. Accept and record wake-up call requests and deliver to appropriate

department.

• Count banks at beginning and end of shift; secure bank. Process all payment types.

Sally's Beauty Supplies 7/2007- 12/2010

Assistant Manager/ Retail Agent, Harvey, LA

• Ensure store personnel are providing exceptional customer service.

• This includes answering questions and assisting with product selection, purchases, and returns.

• Help ensure the store is clean, well-organized, and properly merchandised.

• Responsible to make sure all store policies, procedures, and controls are followed, as well as

planning, organizing, and delegating work among staff.

• Hilton New Orleans Riverside 07/1996- 12/2010

Communications Supervisor, New Orleans, LA

• Provides guidance and training to operators

• .Responsible for administrative duties, handling busy phones and guest inquiries.

• Operate switchboard and relay incoming/outgoing/interoffice calls.

• Handles information calls and directing them to the appropriate party.

• Keeps up to date records of extensions of employees, and departments.

Acts as a receptionist greeting the public and furnishing direction and information.

• Performs typing and clerical/administrative tasks.

• Interact with customers on a daily basis.

• Supervise and manage other employees.

• Prepare payroll in a timely manner.

• Prepare weekly schedules Enforce all company policies and procedures, while maintaining a

professional and positive attitude.

• Investigate any complaints or issues that may arise amongst the receptionist.

Modern Beauty Salon 10/1991- Present

Hairstylist, New Orleans, LA

• Maintain calendars; schedule and coordinate appointments.

• Clean, sterilize and disinfect areas and equipment.

• Maintain accurate records and logs.

• Ensure that there is an adequate supply of materials available.

• Order, receive, inspect, and store equipment, merchandise, commodities, materials, and

supplies.

• Deliver presentations; stand up training, and instructions to staff, management, clients, and

the general public.

• Operate and maintain a beauty shop.

• Perform manicures and makeup applications and give scalp treatments and shampoos to

clients.

• Cut shape, style, tint, rinse and color client’s hair according to existing cosmetology

practices.

Education and Professional Training

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, LA

General Studies

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, LA

Cosmetology Instructor Training

December 2011

Art of Beauty College

New Orleans, LA

Cosmetology License

October 1991

Xavier University Preparatory High School

New Orleans, LA

High School Diploma

May 1984

Skills

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Power Point

Typing

Complex Computer Console

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