REBEKAH THOMAS

***** ****** ***** **. ********, TX 77355 936-***-**** acwsz8@r.postjobfree.com

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

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