Douglass Family Mortuaries, Lynwood, CA

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Comment on Douglass Family Mortuaries - Lynwood, CA written by: Luz H. 05/23/2011 12:18PM Luz Hernandez
1365 Stanley Ave. #B
Long Beach, Ca. 90804
Cell (562)234-8196
e-mail:xxlucyxxx@yahoo.com


Objective: To obtain a position where I can utilize my skills with the help of other talented individuals, which will in terms be the outcome of success in life.

Skills: Extensive experience in dealing with people on different levels and difficult situations. Capable of multi-tasking and maintaining organization to the elements of a job. Readiness and eagerness to work efficiently with others. Able to learn fast and adapt to new environments.

Work Experience:
Hidden Hairpin Salon Makeup Artist/Stylist
10/2010-Present San Pedro, Ca.
As a booth renter, my responsibilities include handling all my appointments.
Making sure I book enough clients to keep my business going.
Try my best to network and create a larger clientele, along with keeping my existing clients content.

The Parlor Salon Hair/Makeup Artist
07/2010-10/2010 San Pedro, Ca.
Responsible for bringing in my own clients, getting new clients and keep building my clientele.
Haircuts, color, up-do’s, makeup, services for special occasions.

Envy Beauty Studio Stylist/Makeup Artist 04/2010-07/2010 Long Beach, Ca.
Assisted the owner when she became busy with clients.
Trained myself on the product/hair color being used at the salon.
Did hair & makeup for special occasions.

Avant Garde Salon Assistant/Hair & Makeup Artist 06/2008-01/2010 Downey, Ca.
Assisting the owner/stylist with clients.
Shampooing, blow-drying, styling clients’ hair.
Applying makeup on clients for special occasions.
Answering the phones and making appointments for other stylists’.


Dr. Barbara James’ Dental Office Receptionist
07/2006-12/2007 Long Beach, Ca.
Greeting all patients.
Making and confirming appointments.
Checking all insurance eligibilities.
Filing back all paperwork and patient files.

Smile Care Dental Receptionist/Dental Assistant
11/2005-04/2006 Torrance, Ca.
Answering all phones, making and confirming appointments.
Checking all insurance eligibilities.
Filing back all patient charts, patient x-rays, and documents.
Occasionally taking patient x-rays when office was completely booked.

Sphinx Optical Receptionist/Assistant Manager
04/2004-10/2005 Long Beach, Ca.
Managed the office alongside the manager while owner was away on business trips.
Setting up and conforming appointments.
Managed all responsibilities when it came to billing all insurance companies.
Made lens orders, worked on product sales, and met with sales representatives for new business opportunities.

Education:
Cerritos College Cosmetology License
01/2008-07/2009 Norwalk, Ca.

Concorde Career College Dental Assistant License
01/2005-01/2006 Garden Grove, Ca.

Long Beach School for Adults G.E.D Cert.
03/2004-07/2004 Long Beach, Ca.

Other Skills:
Prior to receiving my cosmetology license, I freelanced as a hair & makeup artist for 5 years and progressed my skills in the industry. My skills consist of makeup applications, vintage up-do’s, cuts, and hair color. I would like to further my career in the business, bettering my techniques in makeup. My plans are to continue my education by attending a Mortuary Science class and becoming certified to apply makeup on the deceased. Along with those skills, I also managed to better my customer service skills by working as a receptionist for a couple of years and learning what is beneficial for a business as well as for the customers/clients/guests.

References:
Sylvina Sanzur (562)500-0012
Avant Garde Salon(Stylist & Owner) Downey, Ca.

Javier Vargas (562)852-9396 Cats & Dogs Animal Hospital(Veterinarian) Long Beach, Ca.

Sam Gayed (562)427-5527
Sphinx Optical Long Beach, Ca.