Kirstien Nelson

Experience

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  Applebee's

  Nov 2007 - Aug 2010

  Hostess/ Carside

  Seat and greet guests in a friendly and timely matter. Bus all tables to perfections for next guests. Answer phones, Run the wait list and communicate with other staff to better assist our guests to have a great meal. Take phone orders and online orders, label and organize orders to complete perfection. Handle cash and deliver food to guests in their car. Also assist servers in any downtime by running food, restocking, and busing tables.

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  Outback Steakhouse

  Oct 2011 - Sept 2014

  Server/Headwait/Host/Take Away

  Greet and seat guests in friendly, timely manner. Providing excellent service and knowledge to all diners. Collect all money from servers, input nightly totals into POS, and tipping out all servers/hosts. Completion of all paperwork nightly, maintaining correct and consistent reports. Achieving sales goals and up selling to the diner including meals, drinks, and gift cards.

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  White Willow Events LLC

  Jun 2013 - Oct 2014

  Intern

  Assisted in the planning and execution of corporate events and weddings. Participated in sales meetings, sat in on budget meetings, and made sales calls to clients. Coordinated in the set up, functions, and conclusions of all events. Promoted the company through marketing via bridal shows and social media.

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  Marie Gabriel Bridal

  Apr 2014 - Jan 2016

  My job was to make the bride feel the most beautiful, confident, and comfortable on one of the most memorable days of her life. We provide more than fashion to the everyday brride, focusing on what she needs for her style and body type and excellent customer service to match. Responsibilities also included meeting sales goals, building and maintaining customer relations, and enhancing the buying experience through excellent customer service and product knowledge. My job was to make the bride feel the most beautiful, confident, and comfortable on one of the most memorable days of her life. We provide more than fashion to the everyday brride, focusing on what she needs for her style and body type and excellent customer service to match. Responsibilities also included meeting sales goals, building and maintaining customer relations, and enhancing the buying experience through excellent customer service and product knowledge.

  • Assistant Manager

    Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Bridal Stylist

    Apr 2014 - Dec 2014
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  Sun Tan City

  Feb 2016 - Aug 2017

  Responsible for meeting and surpassing daily and monthly goals, personal and salon levelLeading a team and training staff to be successful on a daily basisOngoing development for myself and employeesBuilding rapport with clients and employeesKeeping a clean and sanitized environment for clientsFinding potential managers and employees and responsible for hiring effortsExceeding personal sales goal each monthProviding excellent standards of the company and morale with clients and staff Show less

  • Salon Director

    Apr 2016 - Aug 2017

  • Salon Director in Training

    Mar 2016 - Apr 2016

  • Assistant Salon Director

    Feb 2016 - Mar 2016
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  Tiny house treats

  Jul 2017 - Jun 2019

  Ice cream enthusiast

  Ice Cream Enthusiast Serving ice ceam, shakes, treats, and food to customersProviding excellent customer serviceInvent new creations/menu items for customersMaintaining a clean work environmentBake treats when neededHandle cash for register

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  Shane Co.

  Oct 2017 - Feb 2023

  Work with the buying team in Colorado Help increase revenue by driving salesMaking suggestions for productSuggesting price increasesClosely following the competition to keep ahead of the gameFollowing trends closely to keep the best product in the storeSell jewelry as well as coach staff through their sales Display excellent customer serviceWork with a team to reach a goalMonthly sales goal and training opportunitiesOpen and close the store when needed Selling and buying jewelryDisplay excellent customer serviceWork with a team to reach a goalMonthly sales goal and training opportunities

  • Visual Merchandiser/Key Holder

    May 2019 - Feb 2023

  • Sales Associate

    Oct 2017 - Feb 2023
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  Bridal Rack Indy

  Mar 2023 - Oct 2023

  Store Manager

  My job is to make the bride feel the most beautiful, confident, and comfortable on one of the most memorable days of her life. We provide more than fashion to the everyday bride, focusing on what she needs for her style and body type and excellent customer service to match. Responsibilities also included meeting sales goals, building and maintaining customer relations, and enhancing the buying experience through excellent customer service and product knowledge. Also managing a team and training them to be successful. Show less

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  MG Lux to Go

  Nov 2023 - Dec 2023

  Store Manager

  Selling beautiful off the rack wedding gowns at a discount rate, that they can take home the same day!

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  European Wax Center

  Jan 2024 - now

  Center Manager/ Sales Manager