Melanie Cornelius
Noosaville,QLD
Summary
I have just recently relocated permanently from New Zealand and I am now living locally.
I have a variety of skills that makes me a great all rounder.
Happy to work as part as a team of as in individual.
The last few years I have worked in the Beauty industry while working a second part time job in various businesses.
Through my years in the Beauty industry I have a wealth of experience in advanced skin care and beauty treatments. Proven ability to enhance client satisfaction through personalized beauty plans and effective treatments. Known for fostering collaborative team environment and adapting to dynamic client needs. Skilled in various beauty techniques and valued for professionalism and reliability.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manager of Operations
The Fun Team, Auckland
05.2023 - 05.2025
- Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
- Oversaw facility maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance of equipment and infrastructure elements.
- Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
- Successfully managed budgets, consistently meeting financial targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Streamlined operational processes by implementing efficient workflow management strategies.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations, maintaining a safe working environment for staff members.
Senior Beauty Therapist
Nails Tanning Beauty, Howick
01.2011 - 05.2025
- Increased salon revenue through upselling additional services and retail products to clients.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes, improving efficiency and reducing wait times for clients.
- Created a welcoming environment for clients by maintaining a clean, organized, and visually appealing treatment room.
- Maintained a loyal clientele base by consistently delivering high-quality beauty treatments and exceptional customer service.
- Led staff training sessions on advanced skincare techniques, elevating overall team performance and skill level.
- Managed inventory control, reducing waste and minimizing stock discrepancies through regular audits.
- Implemented new treatment protocols, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and company standards.
- Provided expert guidance on at-home skincare routines using specific products that catered to each client''s unique needs.
- Offered tailored aftercare advice, promoting long-lasting results for clients'' skin health and wellbeing.
Wait Staff Member
Moore Street Cafe
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained cleanliness in dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for customers.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by managing multiple tables simultaneously without sacrificing quality of service.
Bartender
The Howick Club
03.2018 - 02.2020
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
Fuel Station Manager
Jet Fuel Station
01.2001 - 01.2009
- Coordinated staffing schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours without sacrificing cost-efficiency measures like overtime reduction efforts.
- Developed and enforced policies to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for customers and employees alike.
- Maintained regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal agencies through diligent record-keeping and regular inspections.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing new fueling procedures and improving station cleanliness.
- Monitored financial transactions for accuracy, preventing potential losses due to error or theft.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize risk of accidents and maintain a secure work environment.
Education
HND - Beauty Therapy
Ardrossan Academy
Scotland01-1995
Skills
- Decision-making
- Customer service
- Quality assurance
- Strategic planning
- Problem-solving
- Safety procedures
- Staff recruitment
- Staff management
- Superb time management skills
- Client relations
Certification
Scotvec Modules - Scotland
Health and safety in the work place.
Food Hygiene.
Standard Grade
English, Maths, P.E, Home economics, Biology, Geography, French
Timeline
Manager of Operations
The Fun Team, Auckland
05.2023 - 05.2025
Wait Staff Member
Moore Street Cafe
01.2023 - 02.2024
Bartender
The Howick Club
03.2018 - 02.2020
Senior Beauty Therapist
Nails Tanning Beauty, Howick
01.2011 - 05.2025
Fuel Station Manager
Jet Fuel Station
01.2001 - 01.2009
HND - Beauty Therapy
Ardrossan Academy
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