KATIA A. SIMS

* ***** ******

Harrison, NJ *****

Tel.: 973-***-****

E-mail: dbog83@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE: A challenging and rewarding career as a flight attendant with a reliable airline using my excellent customer service and people skills, aviation and travel background, sense for teamwork, and multilingual proficiency.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2008 – 2009 Flight Attendant, Colgan Airlines, Manassas, Virginia

Greeted passengers and assisted them with boarding 74-seat aircraft of a regional airline. Provided passenger safety and comfort in every stage of flight to assure safe and pleasant travel experience. Responsible for on time departures and seamless flight operation. Accountable for inventory of on board amenities, in flight sales and money deposits. Work usually 4 days a week, each trip consisting of 4-5 segments. Crewmembers often comment on my friendliness and efficiency.

2006 – 2008 Hair Dresser, Salon Brasil, Ironbound, New Jersey

Welcomed clients of a busy beauty salon, assisted them as a licensed cosmetologist with hairstyle and color selections to compliment their features and to achieve the desired look. Multicultural clientele required sensitivity and flexibility for clients’ requests, and tact when alternate selections might be more desirable. Handled shop phones, made appointments, maintained inventory and hygiene in workplace.

2006 – 2008 Entertainer, Cheques Club, Linden, New Jersey

Entertained nightclub patrons as a bikini dancer on stage as a supplemental job. Enjoyed the interaction with the public and contributed to the club’s popularity and profitability.

2004 – 2005 Hairdresser, JC Penney Salon, Tucson, Arizona

Provided full salon services while earning the certification as an Image Consultant. Listened to clients and then created the appearance they desired using the latest techniques. Answered multiple-line phones and set up appointments, assuring smooth business operation.

2000 – 2004 Cocktail Waitress/Bartender, Raider Reef, Tucson, Arizona

Welcomed and seated clients, took their orders, delivered food promptly to preserved the anticipated taste, and resolved any unusual situation to clients’ satisfaction assuring they had a pleasant dining experience. Oriented new employees, was responsible for cashiering and accurate inventory.

1993 – 1996 Hostess/Cocktail Waitress, Clevelander Hotel, South Beach, Florida

Greeted and seated guests of a busy restaurant. Coordinated and scheduled work of other waiters and served drinks and snacks to patrons seated in the cocktail lounge and at the bar. Prepared customers’ checks and performed all cashiering. Assisted with hiring and orientation of new employees and meal preparation as needed.

EDUCATION

Flight Attendant Training, Colgan Air, Manassas, Virginia

Occupational Hospitality and Customer Service, Council for Airport Opportunity, Jersey City, New Jersey

Artistic Beauty College, Tucson, Arizona

Business Administration, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Pitagoras High School, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Portuguese Language (native fluency)

Spanish (fluent – written and spoken)

PC/MS Office

REFERENCES

Excellent references available upon request.

KATIA A. SIMS

4 Davis Avenue

Harrison, NJ 07029

Tel.: 973-***-****

E-mail: dbog83@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE: A challenging and rewarding career as a flight attendant with a reliable airline using my excellent customer service and people skills, aviation and travel background, sense for teamwork, and multilingual proficiency.

WORK EXPERIENCE

2008 – 2009 Flight Attendant, Colgan Airlines, Manassas, Virginia

Greeted passengers and assisted them with boarding 74-seat aircraft of a regional airline. Provided passenger safety and comfort in every stage of flight to assure safe and pleasant travel experience. Responsible for on time departures and seamless flight operation. Accountable for inventory of on board amenities, in flight sales and money deposits. Work usually 4 days a week, each trip consisting of 4-5 segments. Crewmembers often comment on my friendliness and efficiency.

2006 – 2008 Hair Dresser, Salon Brasil, Ironbound, New Jersey

Welcomed clients of a busy beauty salon, assisted them as a licensed cosmetologist with hairstyle and color selections to compliment their features and to achieve the desired look. Multicultural clientele required sensitivity and flexibility for clients’ requests, and tact when alternate selections might be more desirable. Handled shop phones, made appointments, maintained inventory and hygiene in workplace.

2006 – 2008 Entertainer, Cheques Club, Linden, New Jersey

Entertained nightclub patrons as a bikini dancer on stage as a supplemental job. Enjoyed the interaction with the public and contributed to the club’s popularity and profitability.

2004 – 2005 Hairdresser, JC Penney Salon, Tucson, Arizona

Provided full salon services while earning the certification as an Image Consultant. Listened to clients and then created the appearance they desired using the latest techniques. Answered multiple-line phones and set up appointments, assuring smooth business operation.

2000 – 2004 Cocktail Waitress/Bartender, Raider Reef, Tucson, Arizona

Welcomed and seated clients, took their orders, delivered food promptly to preserved the anticipated taste, and resolved any unusual situation to clients’ satisfaction assuring they had a pleasant dining experience. Oriented new employees, was responsible for cashiering and accurate inventory.

1993 – 1996 Hostess/Cocktail Waitress, Clevelander Hotel, South Beach, Florida

Greeted and seated guests of a busy restaurant. Coordinated and scheduled work of other waiters and served drinks and snacks to patrons seated in the cocktail lounge and at the bar. Prepared customers’ checks and performed all cashiering. Assisted with hiring and orientation of new employees and meal preparation as needed.

EDUCATION

Flight Attendant Training, Colgan Air, Manassas, Virginia

Occupational Hospitality and Customer Service, Council for Airport Opportunity, Jersey City, New Jersey

Artistic Beauty College, Tucson, Arizona

Business Administration, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Pitagoras High School, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Portuguese Language (native fluency)

Spanish (fluent – written and spoken)

PC/MS Office

REFERENCES

Excellent references available upon request.

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