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Vanessa Janete Cardoso Neves

Borehamwood,Hertfordshire

Summary

A motivated and dedicated individual seeking opportunities to utilize my skills. With a strong commitment to excellence and a proactive approach to challenges, I aim to make a positive impact and grow both professionally and personally.

My dedication to continuous learning and adaptability allows me to ensure that I complete tasks to best of my abilities.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Care Worker

Sunrise Senior Living
Elstree, Hertfordshire
04.2021 - 06.2022
  • Supported, guided and empowered service users to achieve their optimal capabilities.
  • Provided specialised support care to vulnerable individuals.
  • Assisted individuals with daily activities to facilitate independent living.
  • Adapted communication to enhance understanding of non-verbal, deaf, or elderly clients.
  • Provided personal hygiene assistance, consistently promoting comfort, dignity and respect.
  • Prioritised person-centred care to maximise independence for clients with dementia and limited mobility.
  • Safely lifted, transferred and repositioned service users using hoists and wheelchairs.
  • Upheld safety and hygiene standards to reduce incidents and accidents.

Hairstylist

Headmasters
Harrow, Middlesex
09.2018 - 02.2020
  • Promoted products and services on social media platforms, increasing potential client engagement.
  • Promoted and sold additional services and products, increasing salon revenue.
  • Updated customer files with colour notes, preferences and services delivered.
  • Managed appointments and schedules to smooth workflow.
  • Cleaned, maintained and sterilised styling tools, increasing product lifetimes.
  • Maintained clean and safe salon environments, ensuring consistent compliance with COSSH regulations.
  • Assessed customer hair texture, treatment history and desired outcome to identify appropriate services.
  • Maintained professional knowledge and continuous development through periodic training courses and workshops.
  • Replenished salon retail products and identified items to be reordered.
  • Monitored and managed reception area, greeting clients and managing stylist flow to reduce wait times.

Customer Sales Associate

Homesense
Hendon, Barnet
11.2017 - 11.2018
  • Assisted customers with product selection and sales, recommending items to increase transaction value.
  • Listened to customer needs and preferences to provide targeted advice, increasing sales opportunities.
  • Operated cash registers with accuracy and processed cash and card transactions.
  • Verified receipts against purchase records before handling product refunds, returns or exchanges.
  • Replenished floor stock and processed deliveries promptly, maximising product availability for customers.


  • Provided excellent sales services by offering bespoke product advice to meet exact customers needs.

Makeup and Hair Artist/Work experience

Metro Fashion Studios
London
01.2017 - 03.2017
  • Responsible for assisting and applying makeup as well prosthetics o enhance models.
  • Evaluated client's skin tone, texture and condition to ascertain suitable products for the makeup looks.
  • Generated and sketched design ideas for hairstyles and make-up.
  • Helping out during photoshoots by assisting with lightning and touch-ups.
  • Work quickly and accurately under pressure.
  • Style hair according to makeup and outfit.
  • Assisting with models outfit choices for the photoshoots.

Education

VTCT Level 2 - Hair and Media Makeup

Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College
London
09.2015 - 06.2016

Functional Skills Level 1 - English

Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College
London
09.2015 - 06.2016

NVQ Level 1 - Hairdressing

Barnet & Southgate college
Colindale, Barnet
09.2016 - 06.2017

Functional Skills Level 1 - Maths

Barnet & Southgate College
London
09.2016 - 03.2017

NVQ Level 2 - Hairdressing

Barnet & Southgate college
Colindale, Barnet
09.2017 - 06.2018

NVQ Level 3 - Hairdressing

Headmasters Academy
Surrey
09.2018 - 02.2020

Functional Skills Level 2 - English

Headmasters Academy
Surrey
09.2018 - 06.2019

Functional Skills Level 2 - Maths

Headmasters Academy
Surrey
09.2018 - 06.2019

Entry 3 - Customer Care

SPS training

Languages

English
Advanced
Portuguese
Native

Timeline

Care Worker

Sunrise Senior Living
04.2021 - 06.2022

Hairstylist

Headmasters
09.2018 - 02.2020

NVQ Level 3 - Hairdressing

Headmasters Academy
09.2018 - 02.2020

Functional Skills Level 2 - English

Headmasters Academy
09.2018 - 06.2019

Functional Skills Level 2 - Maths

Headmasters Academy
09.2018 - 06.2019

Customer Sales Associate

Homesense
11.2017 - 11.2018

NVQ Level 2 - Hairdressing

Barnet & Southgate college
09.2017 - 06.2018

Makeup and Hair Artist/Work experience

Metro Fashion Studios
01.2017 - 03.2017

NVQ Level 1 - Hairdressing

Barnet & Southgate college
09.2016 - 06.2017

Functional Skills Level 1 - Maths

Barnet & Southgate College
09.2016 - 03.2017

VTCT Level 2 - Hair and Media Makeup

Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College
09.2015 - 06.2016

Functional Skills Level 1 - English

Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College
09.2015 - 06.2016

Entry 3 - Customer Care

SPS training
Vanessa Janete Cardoso Neves