AMELIA CLEARY
Runcorn,Cheshire
Summary
Reliable, friendly team member with strong communication and organizational skills. Capable of independent and collaborative work in fast-paced environments. Demonstrates a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and consistent accountability for assigned tasks.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Salon Assistant
Complexions Hair Salon
Widnes, Cheshire
2023.07 - 2025.12
- Assisted senior stylists by keeping salon workstations clean and organised daily.
- Maintained a high standard of cleanliness while restocking tools between services.
- Sorted supplies and arranged equipment to support smooth workflow during shifts.
- Swept and cleaned stations after each service, maintaining hygienic standards.
- Promoted current offers and discounts whilst interacting with clients, improving customer retention rates.
- Updated inventory records for accurate stock control.
- Greeted clients warmly, fostering a welcoming atmosphere.
- Sanitised tools regularly to prevent cross-contamination.
- Organised supplies effectively for ease of access during appointments.
- Supported hairstylists with colour mixing, leading to efficient services.
- Prepared clients for hairstyling by washing and conditioning, resulting in better styling results.
- Received payments and handled cash register, ensuring accurate financial transactions.
- Managed appointment bookings to maximise stylist availability.
- Served refreshments to clients with upbeat customer service style.
- Maintained and monitored hairdressing supplies to meet customer demand.
- Prepared and mixed colour formulas for clients' hair.
- Processed payments and accurately reconciled tills.
- Helped salon processes run smoothly through effective appointment allocation.
- Managed cash registers, ensuring adequate funds and change ahead of salon opening.
- Used various styling tools, straightening irons and curling wands to produce desired effects.
- Kept client records regularly updated with detailed information on previous treatments.
Sales assistant
Experience
Widnes, Halton
2025.06 - 2025.06
- Handled cash transactions swiftly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Fostered a welcoming store environment by maintaining clean and well-organised displays.
- Addressed customer needs promptly, resulting in positive feedback and loyalty.
- Maintained knowledge of current sales promotions helping customers make informed buying decisions.
- Built strong relationships with regular customers for repeat business.
- Managed till operations smoothly, reducing waiting time for customers.
- Conducted daily inventory checks to manage stock levels accurately.
- Offered personalised shopping advice to enhance customer experiences.
- Assisted customers with product selection for optimal satisfaction.
- Utilised excellent communication skills to provide detailed product information.
- Improved customer service by efficiently handling queries and complaints.
- Balanced multiple tasks simultaneously whilst maintaining high-quality customer care.
- Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
- Assisted customers in locating specific items to boost satisfaction.
- Resolved customer complaints and process issues with proactive problem-solving skills.
- Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
- Took interest in customers' needs and concerns to provide thoughtful advice and product recommendations.
- Guaranteed high levels of customer satisfaction through product knowledge and attentive service.
- Conducted stock checks, faced-up shelves and recorded out-of-stock items to fulfil customer demand.
- Updated product labelling and pricing to reflect discounts and offers.
Education
GCSEs -
Ormiston Bolingbroke academy
Runcorn, Halton 09/2021 - 06/2026
Skills
- Creative design expertise
- Effective public communication
- Proven reliability and commitment
- Strong organizational skills
- Selling retail products
- Sales persuasion
- Time-Management capabilities
- High level of patience
- Perceptive listening
- Sensitivity to customers' needs
- Time optimisation
- Strong empathy
- Price tagging
- Cash handling
- Stock control
- Complaint handling
- Positive attitude
- Customer Service
- Confident communicator
- Sales techniques
- Product knowledge
Accomplishments
- Performer | Art in Motion
- 2021 – Present
- Participated in weekly intensive training sessions across various dance disciplines.
- Performed in multiple professional-level productions at The Brindley Theatre, Runcorn.
- Gained experience working under pressure in a live performance environment, requiring high levels of focus and collaboration with a large cast.
Affiliations
- Travelling
- Dancing
- Spending time with family and friends
Timeline
Sales assistant
Experience
2025.06 - 2025.06
Salon Assistant
Complexions Hair Salon
2023.07 - 2025.12
GCSEs -
Ormiston Bolingbroke academy
09/2021 - 06/2026