LYNDA K. NELSON
Carlsbad, CA *****
cuaxi1@r.postjobfree.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Spectacular Health & Beauty Spa @ The Welk Resort, Escondido, CA 3/2010 – 9/16/2010
Role: Esthetician/Toxic Release Specialist
Performed facials, peels, waxing, body wraps, foot detoxes, lymphatic detoxes, ear candling and front desk duties. Conducted information seminars to resort guests on cellulite, lymphatic detoxes and facials. Heavy customer service and top sales employee.
Reason for leaving: Spa closed
Self-Employed 2008-2010
Role: Esthetician (Freelancing)
SmartDrive Systems, Inc., San Diego, CA 7/2007 – 7/2008
SmartDrive is an international Measured Safety Program provider saving lives, reducing collisions and insurance claims costs by measuring and managing fleet driver safety and by assessing drivers’ liability in collisions. It accomplishes this by recording audio and video when there is a driving incident then analyzes these events and manages related training programs for its customers. Role: Customer Service Manager
Managed customer service department that provided global support. Designed processes and procedures documents for the department (and assisted other company departments). Developed requirements for automation of updating SAP with real time “camera” and “workstation” serial numbers. Entered all calls into SAP-Business One. Conducted company-wide training on using SAP-Business One. Set-up customer service survey using SurveyMonkey. Assisted with evaluating and selecting outsourcing of Customer Service. Reason for leaving: Company-wide lay-off.
Kobo, Carlsbad, CA 3/2004-11/2006
Women's/Men's Boutique
Role: Operations Manager/Web Designer & Administrator
Managed sales staff. Other responsibilities included sales, marketing/advertising, banking, merchandising, inventory, AP/AR (using QuickBooks), processing payroll (using ADP), taxes (quarterly & sales), money-handling/balancing and customer service. Accompanied owner on buying trips. Implemented an on-line storefront. Reason for leaving: Lay-off
Clark 888, Inc., La Jolla, CA 9/2001 – 12/2003
Architectural and Land Development firm.
Role: Operations Manager
Responsibilities included HR, processing payroll (ADP), customer service, AR/AP (QuickBooks) keeping all project manuals and project budget costs updated, and banking. Responsible for plan and documentation distribution. Reviewed and verified insurance certificates for all sub-contractors. Compiled submissions to lender for all draws. Heavy phone contact with general and sub -contractors. Maintained server (SBS2000) – additions/deletions/changes and daily/weekly/monthly backups (using Veritas). Responsible for all domestic and international travel arrangements for President. Reason for leaving: Lay-off
iMetrikus, Inc., Carlsbad, CA 6/2000 – 9/2001
iMetrikus is a start-up, pre-IPO repository of personal medical information and Internet website, bringing together patients, physicians and the medical industry. Designed to foster an ethical and interactive on-line community, enabling people globally to better navigate their health challenges.
Role: Client Service Analyst/Site Server Administrator
Provided customer support via phone, e-mail and fax. Recorded, tracked and obtained resolution for these issues. Assisted with designing the Standard Operation Processes and Procedures for supporting an FDA device, along with departmental procedures. Managed content for on-site dashboard (via Ad Manager). Reason for leaving: Company-wide lay-off.
ADDITIONAL EMPLOYMENT
Senior Internal Auditor – Jenny Craig International (7 Years)
Help Desk Supervisor – Jenny Craig International (4 Years)
Pari-Mutuel Teller – Canterbury Downs Racetrack, Shakopee, MN – Worked $50 Window;
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club, Del Mar, CA
Business Owner – “I Got It” Answering/Secretarial Service (8 years), Eden Prairie, MN – Sales, Marketing, Quarterly/Sales Tax preparation, Budget, Collections and Customer Service
EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS
Palomar Institute of Cosmetology – 2007 – CA Esthetician License & Microdermabrasion Certification
Lymphatic Detox Therapy Specialist Certification - 2010
Administaff Training & Development – Discrimination and Harassment Prevention – 12/2007
MiraCosta College -2001 - Creating Web Pages – HTML
MiraCosta College -2001 - Creating Web Pages – JavaScript
Copernicus Computer Services – Introduction, Intermediate & Mastering Access – 11/2000
CAREER SKILLS
Microsoft Office; Microsoft Works; Microsoft SharePoint; SAP-Business One; H.E.A.T., Clientele, Apriori, TSD; Access; ICAN; Netscape Navigator; Outlook; Outlook Express; Calendar Creator; Allaire Homesite 4.5; MS Visual SourceSafe 6.0; HTML; JavaScript; Power Point; QuickBooks; Quicken; SBS2000; Veritas; Internet Explorer; Visio; Site Server 3.0; Snag-It; SharePoint
Effective Time Management Ability to delegate effectively
Attentive Listener 20+ Years Customer Service/Support related positions
Strong Management/Supervisory Skills Enthusiastic and Outgoing
Superior Computer/Office Skills Honest, Reliable and Hard-Working
Typing: 80 wpm Performance Review/Disciplinary Action Experience
Experience conducting trainings to large group Excellent Communication Skills
Received Rotary Award for Outstanding Business Student
Experience using and improving CRM, ERP and other
systems for optimizing customer service
ADDITIONAL SKIN CARE TRAINING
CA BOTANA & ILIKE (2008-2010)
Botanical Facial for Acne Prone Skin
Treatment for Acne Prone Skin
Lymphatic Drainage Massage & Microdermabrasion
Advanced Product Knowledge Training
Refresh Your Mind & Body (Essential Oils and Customizing
Masks & Peels to Suit Your Clients’ Needs)
Product History & Origins Correcting & Balancing
Benefits and Selling Points of Organic Products/Manual Ingredients, Herbal Knowledge
Facial & Body Massage Techniques
Dry Room Body Treatments
Retail Techniques