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Sara  El - Tahrawy

Sara El - Tahrawy

Ottawa,ON

Summary

Friendly Receptionist with background in various office settings. Knowledgeable about business, service and clerical requirements. Excellent with time management abilities. Well-organized professional equipped with varied experiences in administrative roles. Certified esthetician in certain cosmetic procedures. Experience includes skin care facials, waxing, peels, acne treatments, massage, pedicures and manicures.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Esthetician

Dr Oz Klinik
03.2021 - 10.2021
  • Fostered friendly, warm, and exceptional customer experience.
  • Sterilized equipment for patient treatments.
  • Recommended retail products for at-home use.
  • Developed customized facial treatments for individual clients to address specific skin care needs.
  • Analyzed skin condition and made appropriate product recommendations.
  • Created repeat business by developing long-term relationships with regular customers.
  • Performed waxing, body wrap application, and gentle exfoliation to improve overall skin condition.
  • Performed consultations for over 50 patients before scheduling treatments.

Receptionist

Share Heaven Spa & Salon
03.2017 - 08.2019
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
  • Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
  • Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.

Customer Service Cashier

Bar Burrito
02.2017 - 08.2017
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Resolved customer complaints and maintained clean and tidy checkout area.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Met customer service goals and exceeded customer expectations.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.

Business Owner

Previous Business Owner
01.2011 - 04.2017
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations efficiently.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.

Client Lab Esthetician

Algonquin College
04.2013 - 07.2013
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Education

College Diploma - Esthetics

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON
04.2014

High School Diploma -

Rideau District High School
Elgin, ON
06.2012

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Time Management
  • Sorting and Labeling
  • Telephone Skills
  • Answer Telephone Calls
  • Appointment Confirmation

Timeline

Esthetician

Dr Oz Klinik
03.2021 - 10.2021

Receptionist

Share Heaven Spa & Salon
03.2017 - 08.2019

Customer Service Cashier

Bar Burrito
02.2017 - 08.2017

Client Lab Esthetician

Algonquin College
04.2013 - 07.2013

Business Owner

Previous Business Owner
01.2011 - 04.2017

College Diploma - Esthetics

Algonquin College

High School Diploma -

Rideau District High School
Sara El - Tahrawy