Meara Harrigan
Port Alberni,BC
Summary
I am currently seeking part time employment. I am a focused worker with a strong drive for completing projects. I have experience in unloading, staging and stocking shelves. I can handle a cash register and am efficient in handling customer needs.
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hairstylist
First Choice Hair Cutters Owen Sound Ontario
08.2024 - Current
- Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
- Mixed pigments and used proper techniques to achieve desired color.
- Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
- Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
- Determined appropriate hair treatments based on conditions and textures.
- Trimmed, cut, and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Shampooed, conditioned, and rinsed guests' hair using salon-exclusive products while educating clients on product benefits to increase product sales.
Hairstylist
Mossy Maple
03.2017 - 08.2023
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
- Mixed pigments and used proper techniques to achieve desired color.
- Distributed business cards outside of salon to generate new business.
- Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
- Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
- Resolved guest complaints about service or style.
- Determined appropriate hair treatments based on conditions and textures.
- Trimmed, cut, and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Completed safety training and certifications to minimize risk of infection or injury to customers.
- Stayed updated on current hair trends and techniques to make customers look fashionable and increase satisfaction.
- Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
- Trained salon staff in traditional and innovative haircutting techniques and salon management.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Developed loyal following of clients by providing high-quality services.
- Utilized latest techniques in balayage, ombre, highlights and color correction.
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of all salon products and services.
- Maintained high number of return customers through precise cutting, coloring and styling of clients' hair.
- Attended hair shows, classes and seminars to stay up-to-date on latest trends.
- Provided pre- and post-service consultations to accurately assess clients' needs.
- Shampooed, conditioned, and rinsed guests' hair using salon-exclusive products while educating clients on product benefits to increase product sales.
- Maintained regular client list and successfully handled walk-in customers.
- Increased revenue through effective customer service and inventory management.
- Used social media platforms to promote salon and services.
Fresh Associate (Produce)
Walmart
11.2016 - 01.2017
- Keep equipment and shelves in a safe and working condition.
- Cull through product, removing damaged or rotting/rotten food to be disposed of or sold at a discount using Talxon system.
- Sort through newly received product to ensure that the products are all rotated in a timely and safe manner.
- Answer questions from customers about the entirety of the store.
Overnight Associate/Sales Floor Associate
Walmart
11.2012 - 11.2016
- Worked extensive hours overnight putting out freight and making sure everything was ready for opening the following day.
- Using Talxon system to scan items into and out of inventory.
- Cash Trained.
- Ensured stock on shelves and changed signage.
- Sold fishing licenses.
- Mixed paint.
- Served as stand in department manager with duties including but not limited to: price changes, setting modular homes for items, and doing stock counts and training new associates.
- Built displays for products.
Education
High School Diploma -
No Degree - Cosmotology
Alter Ego School of Cosmotology
Port Alberni, BC02-2017
Skills
- Proficiency with media and applications
- Microsoft Office applications
- Analytical and problem solving
- Excellent verbal and written communicative skills
- Team player
- Attentive to detail while maintaining view of the big picture
- Customer buying trends
- Conflict resolution skills
- Sales expertise
- Quick learner
- Workstation cleaning
- Training and development
Accomplishments
- Raised awareness for Cops for Cancer research through several haircutting donation events in conjunction with the local COOP gas station.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Cosmotology Training - 1500 hours
Timeline
Hairstylist
First Choice Hair Cutters Owen Sound Ontario
08.2024 - Current
Hairstylist
Mossy Maple
03.2017 - 08.2023
Fresh Associate (Produce)
Walmart
11.2016 - 01.2017
Overnight Associate/Sales Floor Associate
Walmart
11.2012 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
No Degree - Cosmotology
Alter Ego School of Cosmotology