TARA A. JOHNSTON
ARLINGTON, TX *6006
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PROFILE AND OBJECTIVE
I am a highly motivated individual, self-starting team player who has an ambition to succeed in any given environment. I love to learn and I am always up for a challenge. I work well with others, while also working efficiently on my own. My objective is to obtain a position in which I can continue to utilize my customer service, and sales skills while at the same time advancing my career.
WORK OF EXPERIENCE
Aroma Sense, Inc. - Arlington, TX September 2017 to Present - Office Assistant
Accounts receivable collections. Place orders for service supplies. Cold calls to discuss company service and to set up presentations for the owner of the company to acquire new business. Handle calls from current customer base. Assist with scheduling service route and the preparation of invoices. Accounts payable, write and mail checks to currents company vendors.
Self-Employed - Fort Worth, TX June 2015 to Present – Stylist
Do makeup and stylist services for individuals, personal makeovers, weddings and other social events. Perform all the sales, advertising and scheduling for events and personal appointments. Track my income and expenses for supplies.
Walgreens - Arlington, TX April 2020 to January 2021 - Merchant Associate
Processed transactions and input new data to keep records current. Maintained and organized storage systems. Followed outline plans to minimize record keeping errors and fulfillment delays. Resolved team and customer issues utilizing communication skills and problem-solving abilities.
Various Waitressing - Arlington, TX February 2005 - June 2016 - Server
Performed server and hosting duties. Was responsible for cashier duties and generated cash reports. Did daily customer service and restaurant operational duties.
EDUCATION
High School Diploma
June 2014 - Dell Mar Junior College - GED
SKILLS AND TRAITS
Self motivated, people person, excellent customer service skills, and computer literate. Experience with Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Outlook and Word. Quick learner, team player, patient, honest, flexible and responsible. Typing skills. Light understanding and communication with the Spanish language .
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request