REBEKAH THOMAS
***** ****** ***** **. ********, TX 77355 936-***-**** **********@*****.***
Objective
Motivated professional with superior skills relating to customer relations, cash handling, verbal, and written communication is seeking a rewarding career in the banking industry with growth potential. General understanding of accounting and finance concepts with a strong desire to grow and succeed.
Education
Cosmetology February 2009 Paul Mitchell The School
Completed a 1500-hour course in all branches of cosmetology
Passed a written and practical exam to obtain license
Completed continuing education to stay up to date and obtain additional certifications within the field of cosmetology
Kept license current by meeting renewal requirements every two years
Business/Computerized accounting June 2000 Northwest Technical Institute
Obtained Business/Computerized Accounting Certification
Completed coursework in multiple areas of business, business management, and accounting
Completed internship with the Jones Center for Families
Graduated with honors
Member of National Honor Society
Member of fundraising group for the Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Skill Highlights
Computerized accounting certification
Cash handling
Typing and 10-key
Problem solving
Strong verbal and written communication
Expert in customer relations
Skilled at multi-tasking
Knowledge of multiple computer programs
Experience
Cosmetologist self-employed January 2012 to Current
Self-employed cosmetologist
Perform all services related to hair care for men, women, and children
Cosmetologist It’s your hair April 2010 to December 2011
Owner operator cosmetologist
Performed all services of haircare for men, women, and children
Created repeat business by developing long-term relationships with regular customers
Professionally answered the phone and scheduled appointments for clients
Received, recorded, and banked cash and checks, as well as reconciled records of bank transactions
Inventoried and ordered all supplies
Tracked and paid all expenses
Created advertising and marketing strategies
Performed all book keeping tasks
Cosmetologist Snip N Clip February 2009 to March 2010
Performed all hair care services for women, men, and children
Promoted and sold salon services and products
Professionally answered phone and scheduled appointments for clients
Operated Cash register to receive payments
Created repeat business by developing long-term relationships with regular customers
Completed opening and closing procedures for salon
Counted down drawers, called in totals, made out deposits, and delivered deposits
Sales Representative AAA Business Systems March 2004 to December 2008
Cold-called prospective customers to build relationship
Expanded sales territory
Established new customer accounts
Created sales proposals
Conducted sales meetings and negotiations
Finalized loan applications and contracts
Oversaw the installation of equipment as well as provided training to customers and their staff
Maintained productive relationships with existing customers through exceptional follow-up after sales and continued support
Met and exceeded sales goals
Evaluated competitors and performed market research
Trained new sales representatives
References
Available upon request