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Sakuni Pathirana

Springvale,Victoria

Summary

Responsible Kitchan Hand offering proven skills maintaining clean kitchens and promoting customer satisfaction through exceptional service. Dedicated to completing fast-paced work and properly handling food. Service-driven team player good at connecting with people resulting in repeat customers.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen Hand

9 Arch Restaurant
12.2023 - 04.2024
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
  • Chopped vegetables, cut up fruit, and prepared sauces when kitchen staff was busy.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
  • Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
  • Operated kitchen equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
  • Plated and presented food following chef requirements.
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Cleaned and maintained work areas, equipment and utensils.

Beautician (Salon Owner)

Salon Sakuni
05.2015 - 04.2023
  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
  • Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
  • Helped clients achieve desired looks for daily wear and special events by designing makeup strategies for each scenario.
  • Created memorable customer experiences, adding bonus services such as head and neck massages during appointments.
  • Grew sales with great work ethic, individualized beauty care plans and positive attitude.
  • Shampooed, conditioned, cut, colored and styled hair, following individualized client specifications and product recommendations to increase return customer base.
  • Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
  • Attended regular trainings and workshops to maintain cosmetology license and stay current on technique and skills.
  • Applied makeup to clients for special occasions to meet requirements.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
  • Oversaw daily salon operations and performed general salon tasks.
  • Maintained staff records and work schedules.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Arranged for regular maintenance services for all beauty equipment.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Maintained daily, monthly, and quarterly records of costs and revenue.
  • Organized employee shifts and took peak times and seasonality into consideration.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Provided financial management through preparation of bank deposits and settlement of sales, returns, and transaction reports.
  • Researched latest trends in hair and makeup to stay updated on color, style, and technique.
  • Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
  • Applied eyelash extensions to enhance clients' eyes and create impact.
  • Developed new techniques to improve appearance of customer and provide different looks.
  • Demonstrated high level of customer service to increase retention and satisfaction.

Beautician & Instructor

Chamway Institute Sri Lanka
06.2012 - 03.2014
  • Created memorable customer experiences, adding bonus services such as head and neck massages during appointments.
  • Helped clients achieve desired looks for daily wear and special events by designing makeup strategies for each scenario.
  • Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
  • Grew sales with great work ethic, individualized beauty care plans and positive attitude.
  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
  • Developed and deepened customer relationships by building loyalty and promoting referrals to increase customer base 100%.
  • Designed long-term personalized care plans for clients with all types of hair and makeup needs.
  • Shampooed, conditioned, cut, colored and styled hair, following individualized client specifications and product recommendations to increase return customer base.
  • Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
  • Researched latest trends in hair and makeup to stay updated on color, style, and technique.
  • Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
  • Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Performed eyebrow shaping and Brazilian waxing to provide symmetry and remove unwanted hair.
  • Applied eyelash extensions to enhance clients' eyes and create impact.
  • Applied makeup to clients for special occasions to meet requirements.
  • Demonstrated high level of customer service to increase retention and satisfaction.

Education

Advance Hair Color & Hair Cutting Course

Ayodya Manatunga Institute
Colombo Sri Lanka
05.2023

Hair & Beauty

Lamondo Hair & Beauty Academy
Kandy, Sri Lanka
01.2019

Hair & Beauty

Chalmway International Hair & Beauty Institute
Kiribathgoda, Sri Lanka
10.2012

Skills

  • Cooking
  • Cleaning and sanitation

Timeline

Kitchen Hand

9 Arch Restaurant
12.2023 - 04.2024

Beautician (Salon Owner)

Salon Sakuni
05.2015 - 04.2023

Beautician & Instructor

Chamway Institute Sri Lanka
06.2012 - 03.2014

Advance Hair Color & Hair Cutting Course

Ayodya Manatunga Institute

Hair & Beauty

Lamondo Hair & Beauty Academy

Hair & Beauty

Chalmway International Hair & Beauty Institute

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