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Savannah Smith

Santa Clara

Summary

Versatile and dynamic professional with a proven track record in enhancing client satisfaction and retention at European Wax Center and personal hair salon business. Expert in advanced hair removal and styling techniques, complemented by exceptional interpersonal and problem-solving skills. Achieved a significant increase in client repeat visits through meticulous attention to hygiene and personalized care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Wax Specialist

European Wax Center
04.2024 - Current

I am responsible for providing professional hair removal services performing various techniques and patterns.

My duties include preparing the area, applying wax to remove unwanted hair, and ensuring a comfortable experience for my client.

A huge part in my role is maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, which includes sanitizing tools and equipment before and after each use, disposing of used materials properly, and ensuring the waxing area is kept spotless.

I am required to follow strict safety protocols, such as wearing gloves and using fresh, high-quality wax for each treatment.

Additionally, I must educate clients on proper aftercare and offer personalized advice based on skin types.

Cleanliness, client comfort, and safety are top priorities in my position.

Hairstylist

D|M Hair & CO
07.2023 - Current

I provide expert hair care services to clients while also managing and overseeing the operations of my own independent business.

This requires both technical proficiency in hairstyling and strong entrepreneurial skills to ensure the success of my business.

This role also involves strong organizational abilities.

I manage a client appointment calendar. This involves rebooking clients for future services, rescheduling clients if things come up etc.

Keeping track of what I’m doing on each day and which clients I’ll be taking with times and dates is very important.

I also require deposits so money is being handled at the end of each service. Budgeting for supplies being used in the salon and creating financial reports to monitor and keep track of cash flow/card payments. This also includes setting price strategies to meet business goals.

Server

Rosie McCanns Irish Pub
12.2019 - 04.2024

Greeting customers promptly, smiling, eye contact and take food and beverage orders. Accurately relay orders to the kitchen staff and ensure timely and correct delivery of food and drinks to customers tables. Address any special dietary needs or customer requests as needed. Provide excellent customer service by ensuring guests have a positive dining experience. Being attentive to customer needs, checking in on guests during meals, and address any issues or concerns with a friendly, professional attitude. Providing information about menu items and offer personal recommendations.

Safely handling and serving food in accordance with health and safety regulations. Ensuring proper food presentation and hygiene standards are maintained when serving dishes, ensuring a clean and pleasant dining experience.

Accurately process payments, including cash, credit/debit cards, or digital transactions. Provide change, handle receipts, and ensure that all financial transactions are correctly recorded.

Worked closely with kitchen and bar staff to ensure smooth communication and timely service. Relay customer feedback to management and help resolve any complaints or issues efficiently. Kept customers informed about delays or changes in their orders if any.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple tables and orders at once without compromising service quality.

Head Volleyball Coach

Dublin High School
07.2018 - 12.2018

I was required to lead and manage all aspects of the volleyball program, from developing players’ skills to overseeing team performance during practices and games. I was required to foster a positive team culture, ensure academic and athletic progress, and build personal connections with athletes. I also handled the logistical side of the program, including meetings, workouts, game planning. I also was in charge of doing grade checks to ensure the overall success of the team. Student athletes were required to have a 2.5gpa in order to be eligible to play on any sports team.

Everyday Id come up with new strategies, practice, plays, rotations. Tuesdays and Thursday were game days so I was required to make sure athletes had rides to the away games. Parents were given a sign up paper for specific days/dates along with how many seats they have in their cars and I’d rotate the girls to ride with different people each time so that team bonding would take place and everybody was able to be around different teammates instead of the same ones each time.

Education

License - Cosmetology

The Salon Professional Academy
San Jose, CA
11.2022

Ohlone College
Fremont, CA
2018

High School Diploma -

Moreau Catholic High School
Hayward, CA
05.2015

Skills

  • Microsoft word
  • Computer skills
  • PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Calendar skills
  • Appointment booking
  • Strong customer service
  • Hygiene and cleanliness
  • Client consultation
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Maintaining supplies
  • Sales and upselling
  • Client retention strategies
  • Sensitive skin handling
  • Licensed cosmetologist
  • Proper sanitation practices
  • Advanced hair removal trained
  • Wax temperature control
  • Expert waxing techniques
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Social skills
  • Multitasking
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Excellent communication
  • Clear communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Team collaboration
  • Active listening
  • Effective communication
  • Hair styling
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Decision-making
  • Tool, equipment, and surface sanitizing
  • Cash handling
  • Hair cutting and trimming
  • Workspace organization
  • Relationship building
  • Relationship building and management
  • Customer consultation
  • Adaptable to changing client needs
  • Team building
  • Creativity and originality
  • Data entry
  • Cash register operation
  • Outstanding client retention
  • Task prioritization
  • Sanitation practices
  • Supply ordering and management
  • Self motivation
  • Product knowledge
  • Hair extensions
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Analytical thinking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Employee training
  • Goal setting
  • Professionalism
  • Beauty treatment recommendation
  • Hair coloring
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Schedule management
  • Waxing treatments
  • Payment processing
  • Highlights and lowlights
  • Social media marketing
  • Staff supervision
  • Time management abilities
  • Continuous improvement
  • Inventory management
  • Adaptability
  • Written communication
  • Product sales
  • Business management
  • Professional demeanor
  • Problem-solving aptitude

Accomplishments

    Balancing my education, obtaining a professional license, working part-time in a restaurant, and raising four children is a remarkable achievement that I’ve made which demonstrates exceptional time management, resilience, and dedication.

Certification

Product sales certification

Rebooking certification

Cosmotology license

Barbercide certification

Bellami hair Extentions certification

The salon professional Academy certification

Hot Heads certification

Safeserve certification

Bartending certification

Coaching certification

Timeline

Wax Specialist

European Wax Center
04.2024 - Current

Hairstylist

D|M Hair & CO
07.2023 - Current

Server

Rosie McCanns Irish Pub
12.2019 - 04.2024

Head Volleyball Coach

Dublin High School
07.2018 - 12.2018

License - Cosmetology

The Salon Professional Academy

Ohlone College

High School Diploma -

Moreau Catholic High School
Savannah Smith