Salon Owner Receptionist

AMANDA ABBOTT

Fairfield, CA ***** ************@*****.*** 707-***-****

OBJECTIVE To utilize my 20+ years of experience in beauty industry to transition into a different career in business and continue self growth.

Excellent oral communication skills with strong ability to actively listen in order to attend to the needs of others. Easily connect with people from diverse backgrounds.

Organizational skills including ability to prioritize, effectively and efficiently complete tasks, and maintain clean work areas.

Strong work ethic with desire to do best possible job both clients and organizations.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a larger team with shared values and goals.

EXPERIENCE HANLEE’S TOYOTA AND NISSAN, FAIRFIELD, CA Receptionist/Cashier

August 2021 to Present

Function as both receptionist and cashier with a variety of duties. Navigate time between teams of staff while working closely with both parts and service managers.

Answer and direct phone calls

Make service appointments for customers

Accounting

Car stocking/maintenance of inventory

Data entry for car warranties

Filing of documents

Constant balancing of cash drawer to ensure accuracy

Open and close rental agreements

THE LOOKING GLASS SALON AND BLOW DRY BAR, FAIRFIELD, CA Salon Owner/Operator/Lead Stylist

July 2016 to January 2021

Designed and built high end salon from ground up. Worked with a variety of contractors and team members to create needed salon in Cordelia area.

Developed contracts. Hired stylists and receptionists

Maintained inventory of products

Managed payroll and tax documents as needed

Held team meetings. Managed conflicts or dissatisfaction as needed.

Prepared salon for two successful licensing inspections with state board.

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ELECTRIC BEACH, FAIRFIELD, CA

Hairstylist

September 2006 to June 2016

Functioned as independent contractor providing comprehensive haircare services

Assisted with retail store within salon including cashier duties, maintained inventory, and offered advice to customers regarding best products for needs

Maintained clean working area, washed towels, supported other stylists as needed.

GREEN VALLEY SALON AND SPA, FAIRFIELD, CA

Hairstylist

December 2005 to August 2006

Provided haircare services at high end salon

Maintained inventory of needed supplies

Attended trainings to improve skill set

REGIS HAIR SALON, FAIRFIELD, CA

Hairstylist

July 2001 to December 2002

Welcomed guest and consulted with them in order to accurately understand haircare needs/wants

Clerical duties including answering phones, booking appointments, checking out guests

Provided haircare services including cuts, color, and style.

Maintained inventory of supplies

EDUCATION NAPA COLLEGE, NAPA, CA

GENERAL EDUCATION

August 2002 to June 2004

VINTAGE ACADEMY OF HAIR DESIGN, NAPA, CA

COSMETOLOGY

August 2002 to June 2004

NAPA HIGH SCHOOL, NAPA, CA

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

Graduated June 2001

COMMUNICATION Excellent customer service skills with experience as hairstylist, business owner, receptionist, and cashier

Ability to use a variety of phone and computer systems/software including Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, and various email software. PAGE 3

Excellent written and verbal writing skills

CERTIFICATIONS

AND LICENSES

Cosmetology License, State of CA, No. KK396560

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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