Penelope Richards
San Diego
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong focus on delivering exceptional customer service and customized solutions. Skilled in payment processing and maintaining store organization, ensuring a welcoming environment for all customers. Proven ability to listen to customer needs and effectively promote merchandise. Recognized for punctuality, strong work ethic, and excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Assistant
Self-employed
San Diego, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted elderly clients with daily errands such as veterinary visits and transportation.
- Helped organize homes and personal belongings to improve systematizing and cleanliness.
- Event and party setup, including food preparation, serving, and cleanup.
- Completed household tasks and general support based on client needs and schedules.
Ulta Beauty Advisor
Ulta
Anchorage, AK
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting tight deadlines.
- Assisted in opening and closing procedures, including counting money drawer contents at the end of the shift, and maintaining specific security protocols.
- Performed sales activities such as cashiering, stocking shelves, inventory management and customer service.
- Educated customers about the proper use of cosmetics, fragrances and other beauty items.
- Catered to specific client needs, such as fragrance and shade matches.
- Navigated online systems such as MIA, MPOS, and BOPIS.
- Trained new coworkers on multiple responsibilities and concepts progressively.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by wiping down counters, organizing shelves and disposing of trash appropriately.
Private Nanny
Private Household
Eagle River, AK
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Transported the children safely to school, home, and recreational activities.
- Developed an understanding of each child's individual strengths and weaknesses.
- Prepared kosher meals and snacks according to the dietary needs of the family's children.
- Communicated with parents regularly to discuss progress, concerns, and any other issues related to the care of their children.
- Provided supervision and guidance to ensure safety of children in all situations.
- Monitored behavior of the children to enforce appropriate conduct standards set by parents.
- Assisted with homework and school projects.
- Varied activities to maintain engagement and enjoyment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eagle River High School
Eagle River, AK05.2024
Skills
- Cosmetic education
- Inventory control
- Cash handling
- Client consultations
- Customer relationship management
- Forensic photography with a DSLR camera
- Experience looking at fingerprints
- Time management
- Problem solving/Critical thinking
- Demonstration skills
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Timeline
Personal Assistant
Self-employed
08.2025 - Current
Private Nanny
Private Household
01.2025 - 05.2025
Ulta Beauty Advisor
Ulta
06.2024 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Eagle River High School
Education and Training
Attended Los Angeles' Cinema Makeup School in October of 2025. One class, 4 weeks/140 hours.