CANDICE LESKE
Maple Grove, MN *****
*****.*******@******.***
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Aveda Institute
Mpls. MN
June 2016 – December 2016
Instructor licensed, Managers Licensed in Cosmetology.
Summit Academy OIC,
Medical Administration Assistant Certification
Mpls. MN
October 2019 – April 2020
Medical Administration Assistant training
Medical Terminology, Basic Billing/coding, Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Publisher, Power point.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
St. Michael American Legion 567
Gaming Audit Assistant
June 2022 - Present
Responsible for the analysis of financial transactions, especially receipt and overages/shortages reported by retail stores, including trending, corrections, and reporting to field and internal management.
Works with the Sales Audit Supervisor to ensure daily reviews are completed accurately and timely.
Works with Store Operations and Loss Prevention groups to ensure store procedures are clear and up to date relative to transactions, special receipts, and overages/shortages.
Administers the store audit process.
Ensures the monthly calendar sales close process is completed timely and all accounting entries are accurate and loaded within the strict timeline
Assists and provides support to Sales Audit Supervisor and team in any major initiatives impacting Sales Audit
Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls & document this understanding in the audit toolkit
Set an example and support fair and ethical behavior in all colleagues
Elior North America,
Contract/Remote MN
March 2020 – Present
Talent Acquisition-Operations Support
Interface with candidates, co-workers, hiring managers, and third-party vendors to schedule and manage candidate interviews; collect and distribute interview feedback. Track all interview/candidate activity and configure jobs and interview processes in the recruiting system. Use various methods to recruit and network with potential candidates including social platforms, networking events and job fairs. Ensure proper onboarding for new hires and necessary paperwork is completed promptly and accurately. Meet with Human Resources understanding the hiring needs and available positions within the company.
Cosmoprof,
Eden Prairie, MN
October 2017 – October 2019
Assistant Manager
Rendered top-notch beauty sales to customers. I Promoted products to beauty salons and contributed to an increase in sales and profit. Resolved complaints and addressed questions and concerns of customers promptly, contributing to their optimum satisfaction of the products in their salons.
Key Accomplishments:
Successfully delivered the highest standard of image proliferation services to the clients while strengthening business relationships with them.
Administered inventory management functions by finalizing purchases, maintaining records, and monitoring usage while ensuring optimum availability.
Bison Thunder Motorcycle,
St. Michael, MN
April 2017 – August 2017
Retail & Administrative Assistant
Responsible for creating a sales environment that enhances the buying experience.
Also, in charge of driving the full sales lifecycle, from initial contact to and sales. Administrate & Support staff effectively in assigned project-based work while performing all duties to run the office daily work effectively.
Retail Duties:
Ensuring that all customers receive excellent service through direct salesmanship, and prompt and courteous service.
Attending weekly sales meetings. Cultivating successful relationships with retail customers.
Completing each transaction in a quick and efficient manner.
Preparing merchandise for display.
Assisting in physical inventory counts. Implementing all visual merchandising standards. Setting up merchandise on the sales floor.
Administrative Assistant Duties
Performed various administrative duties such as documenting, photocopying, faxing, mailing, and organizing filing system.
Answered telephones and transferred calls to appropriate staff members.
Interacted with organizational staff, executives, clients, vendors and visitors daily.
Established and implemented administrative policies and procedures for the office.
Filed and recorded documentation, electronic files, inventories and reports.
Aveda Institute,
Minneapolis, MN
August 16, 2016-February
ON-CALL Educator
Key Accomplishments:
Instructed students on the Aveda curriculum by preparing, researching, and conducting presentations and demonstrations.
Knowledge and confidence. A lot of in-the-moment teaching.
Stay current on industry trends and curriculum modifications and updates. Made sure to comply with
NACCAS guidelines as well as State Board Laws and Rules.
Manage the students on the clinic floor and in the classroom. Helped guide/mentor students with their professionalism,
Skills, confidence and techniques. Assisted in issue resolution, multi-tasking and working in a fast pace environment.
Provided excellent customer service and handling guest’s requests and challenges in a timely manner.
Coach in the moment and Helped students understand the importance of guest retention, service upgrades, and retail sales.
Nail Makers,
New Brighton, MN
February 2007 to August 2013
Salon Manager/ Nail Technician
Demonstrate artistic zeal, creativity, and assiduousness in rendering individualized nail care services and treatments to clients, contributing to an improvement of their appearance. Establish highest standards in manicure, pedicure, and gel nail fills services while meeting clients’ expectations to the core. Maintain safe work environment while upholding strict sanitation and sterilization standards as per regulatory mandates. Recommend products and services to clients best suited for their nail care and treatment while exhibiting strong knowledge of cosmetology trends and skills. Manage operations, and sales of the salon with a keen focus on business development.
Key Accomplishments:
Ensure optimum satisfaction for clients through impeccable service delivery; established long-term business relationships with them.
Successfully coordinate the efforts of the technicians and stylists for catering to the client’s nail and hair care requirements, contributing to their optimum satisfaction.
MILITARY EXPERIENCE
Service Country: United States Branch: US NAVY Rank: BUCN 1990-1994 MILITARY EXPERIENCE BUCN, US Navy Seabees Construction Battalion, Staten Island, NY Commendations: Honorable Discharge, Navy Service Medal
CHARITABLE AFFILIATION
Playforpatrick.org
the American Legion
CrowRiverThunder.com