Meg Helms
Summerville
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Hairstylist
The Mane Company Salon
Summerville
12.2022 - Current
- Provided personalized hair consultations to determine client preferences and styles.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure a welcoming environment.
- Collaborated with team members to create a positive salon atmosphere and experience.
- Assisted in managing inventory of salon supplies and products for efficient operations.
- Attended ongoing training sessions to stay updated on current trends and techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering loyalty through exceptional service.
- Greeted customers, answered phones and booked appointments.
- Maintained cleanliness of work station by sanitizing tools and equipment between uses.
- Assisted other stylists with busy periods in the salon.
- Managed cash register transactions during checkout process.
Manager/server
The Willow Tree Grill
Summerville
01.2014 - Current
- Managed dining room operations and ensured efficient service flow.
- Handled customer inquiries and resolved service-related issues promptly.
- Oversaw cleanliness and organization of dining areas during shifts.
- Maintained inventory of supplies and placed orders as needed.
- Created daily staff schedules to optimize coverage during peak hours.
- Trained new servers on menu items and restaurant standards.
- Maintained an efficient working environment by ensuring all areas were stocked with necessary equipment and supplies.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining positive relationships with customers.
- Completed opening and closing checklists to ensure smooth restaurant operations.
- Served high volume of tables at once and simultaneously supervised serving staff.
- Ensured compliance with health department regulations by monitoring food safety practices throughout the restaurant.
- Reconciled cash register at close of business, verifying totals and quickly resolving discrepancies.
- Welcomed guests with personable attitude.
Education
Master Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, Georgia, GA 01.2020 - 07.2021
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Technician
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, Georgia, GA 01.2017 - 12.2017
Skills
- Appointment scheduling
- Exceptional communication
- Business management
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Quick learner
- Georgia licensed cosmetologist
Timeline
Hairstylist
The Mane Company Salon
12.2022 - Current
Master Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
01.2020 - 07.2021
Emergency Medical Technician - Emergency Medical Technician
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
01.2017 - 12.2017
Manager/server
The Willow Tree Grill
01.2014 - Current