Sofiia Kovalenko
Tweed Heads South,Australia
Summary
Motivated individual with a background in beauty and customer service, including experience as a Waitress and Nail Technician. Completed a beauty course specializing in Manicure and Nail Extensions, and advanced to Hair Extensions Specialist at a salon. Self-taught in English, with entrepreneurial experience in online cake sales. Currently based in Tweed Heads, eager to further develop skills in the beauty industry.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hair extension master
Rapunzel Beauty
Burleigh Heads, Australia
12.2021 - 01.2026
- Operated high-heat equipment and commercial apparatus to ensure safe and effective hair extension application.
- Sanitized work surfaces between clients to prevent skin issues and adhere to safety guidelines.
- Sanitized equipment and cleaning the work space with chemical substances to prevent spread of germs.
- Gained experience collaborating with diverse teams in various settings.
- Created wide variety of hot and cold drinks in average shifts with consistently positive customer satisfaction scores.
Waitress
Brownie
Zhovti Vody, Ukraine
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders to create welcoming atmosphere.
- Ensured customer satisfaction through timely table check-ins to address food and beverage needs.
- Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
- Maintained cleanliness in server areas to uphold sanitary standards and organized stock for efficient service.
- Collaborated with kitchen staff to correctly update customers on unavailable dishes and wait times.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
Babysitter
Self employed
Varsity Lakes, QLD
- Supervised children during playtime, fostering creativity and social skills.
- Responded to children's needs with patience, promoting emotional security and trust.
- Maintained safe, clean environment, ensuring children's well-being and comfort.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for children.
Primary School Tutor
self employed
Tweed Heads South, NSW
- Created engaging lesson plans tailored to diverse learning styles, enhancing student engagement and understanding.
- Coordinated activities that fostered physical, mental, and social development, contributing to holistic student growth.
- Monitored student behavior in order to maintain a safe learning environment.
Education
Middle School Diploma -
Humanitarian Gymnasia
Zhovti Vody, Ukraine05.2022
Primary School Diploma -
Secondary Comprehensive School No3
Zhovti Vody, Ukraine05.2019
Skills
- Accurate Money Handling and payment processing
- Dish Preparation
- Menu Memorization
- Food Preparation and Safety
- Good communication
- Ability to work with different personality types
- Ability to work under time pressure and deadlines
- Able to learn processes quickly and understand concepts
- Multitasking
Certification
Provisional driver’s license.
Timeline
Hair extension master
Rapunzel Beauty
12.2021 - 01.2026
Waitress
Brownie
12.2021 - 02.2022
Babysitter
Self employed
Primary School Tutor
self employed
Middle School Diploma -
Humanitarian Gymnasia
Primary School Diploma -
Secondary Comprehensive School No3