Elmont, NY
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Krystal Cruz
Style and Merchandise
I am a passionate fashionista musician that sees color and art all around in ordinary day to day life. I take pride in creating top tier trends that shape new wanted innovative ways of living and strive to be the best at my craft. Wether the job is big or small I do the job resourcefully, innovatively, happily, energetically, and so much more. I believe in team work and working with the right people.
I consider myself to be a valuable asset to any team I join for whatever project or work reason.
Happy to be a part of the team.
Experience Stylist Associate
H&M
2008 - 2011
H&M was my first job. As a stylist Associate to one of the largest fashion companies in the united states' if not the world; I learned a lot on how to multitask customer service as well as keeping up with store regulations and policies. Working super early mornings in the inventory room and rush hours at the cash register, answering phonecalls, customer services and returns taught me how to be the best sales person and store associate all in one.
Sales Associate
The Children's Place
2008 - 2011
The Children's Place was a fantastic part time position I picked up on certain days of the week that I had available away from my H&M stylist Associate position. At the children's place I did exactly what I would do at H&M but on a much smaller scale; although I did have much more responsibility due to usually being the only Associate running the store during my work hours. Running down my list of duties along with handling customers upon arrival, I am able to multitask and assist at running a business efficiently and trustworthy.
Hostess
Fish-Kebob Mediterranean seafood Restaurant
2010 - 2012
Fish-Kebob Mediterranean seafood restaurant Was my first restaurant position. At this restaurant my only job was to greet the guests, charge the clients take out assist in packing the takeout and close out the cash registers since this was an evening to late night position. Server - Waitress
Prime Seafood Restaurant
2012 - 2013
As a Server waitress at Prime Seafood restaurant dress code and prestige customer service is very important. The company takes pride in it's freshly served seafood along with it's elegant environment and prestige. My duties included learning the menu from top to bottom including the varieties of special's. Making sure the orders were placed properly and arrive on time including any other drinks, appetizers, utensils etc. Closing the bill charging, take outs, deserts, drinks, and ensuring a fantastic time for everyone who entered the door to eat.
Front Desk Customer Service
Dental Company inc
2013 - 2016
As the first face seen when entering into the business it is important to always have a bright smile and attitude. My duties included but where not limited to filing, answering the phones, arranging appointments, greeting appointment arrivals with the sign in sheet and informing the doctor upon arrival, confirming insurance eligibility etc. Front Desk Customer Service, Is basically the office that glues the entire company together and is a very important position to uphold.
Assistant Manager
Manhasset Realtor's Company
2014 - 2016
This Temporary part time position introduced me into the wonderful world of real estate. As an assistant manager I learned he to keep a team focused and on top of their duties such as; sending out leads and making phone calls, my responsibilities included payroll and responding to company emails although at the time the business was small and just beginning to thrive we did handle multiple multiunit properties in both North and South Carolina. Greeting guest's, arranging meetings, keeping up with the office employees and supplies.
Physicians Assistant
Physicians Services Corporation
2016 - 2022
Leaving NY my hometown in 2016 to be closer to my "family" and work a family owned business was honestly one of the worst mistakes I have ever made in my life. Although I did learn so much about how to keep up with a business a household, children, school, bills, and so much more I am grateful for the lessons I am able to take and thrive with in my next venture which will hopefully make a lot more sense for me and my lifestyle. Education Fashion & Merchandise Bachelor's Degree
Fashion Careers International College
2019 - 2020
In 2019 I was able to take my position and a Physicians Assistant on the road and do my job using modern day electronics. Hence I was able to go back to school for fashion and Merchandise! I was very excited and blessed to work with the best of the best at trade shows, trunk shows, showrooms, venues etc. I did internships for many extraordinary companies in the Los Angeles Fashion community and was able to begin creating my first designs. Unfortunately due to Covid-19 all of that got placed on hold.
Engineering Arts Bachelors Degree
Full Sail University
2017 - 2018
Although I have one year left to complete my bachelor's degree I have gained an enormous amount of experience when it comes to sound, recording, creating and technology. One of my biggest passions is music. GED
Schreiber High School
2009 - 2011
Luckily for me I was blessed to have brothers and sisters who I was able to stay home and take care of along with studying to become someone. My parents where pretty busy with work so I took on the role of the 3rd parent and was still able to get my GED