Sarah Devaney

I'm a highly motivated self employed beauty therapist with strong interpersonal skills and a passion for people which enables me to provide an excellent service that meets every clients wants and needs. I put professionalism at the heart of my business and my customer centric approach ensures I meet client demand. My exceptional planning & organising skills coupled with my strength in communicating has been the success when building up my small business.

I have worked within the Beauty Industry for a number of months and always strive to go the extra mile in all I do. I'm an excellent communicator and build rapport with my colleagues and customer alike. I pride myself in my Customer Service Management and I am someone who cultivates positive customer relationships as demonstrated in my 7 years of retail experience.

As an individual I am able to work on my own and as part of a dedicated salon team. I am a keen and conscientious worker who always works to the best of their ability and is eager to learn and develop new skills.

Self Employed Beauty Therapist - Self Employed - Falkirk, Falkirk

(2024-01)

• Conduct thorough customer consolations to identify individual needs and wants.
• Provide a variety of services including gel nails, builder gel nails and eyelash extensions.
• Recommend products, homecare and aftercare advice to suit each individual client.
• Develop excellent client relations through customer service and social media.
• Participate in marketing strategies to attract new clients.
• Replenish and track stock amounts.
• Prepare and sanitise tools and work station before and after every client.
• Manage an online booking system and time effectively.
• Have a strong knowledge in contra-actions, Contra-indications and special care conditions.
• Keep up to date with current trends in the beauty industry and refresh skills to suit client demand.

Keyholder Supervisor - Matalan - Matalan-Falkirk

(2021-11 - 2024-03)

• Open to performing multiple functions in the store beyond selling
• Skilled at making quality decisions, follow written and verbal instructions to meet deadlines on tasks and projects.
• Ability to receive feedback and to take action when appropriate.
• Ability to sell, relate to others and communicate effectively.
• Help customers discover their individual style by expressing a passion for the brand, customer and product.
• Bring an energetic and optimistic attitude every day.
• Clearly communicate and engage with our customers.
• Be creative and bring innovative ideas.
• Assist with merchandising.
• Cash up tills
• Ensure procedures are followed to safely open and close the store.

Sales Assistant - H&M - H&M-Edinburgh

(2021-07 - 2021-11)

Responsibilities

• Open to performing multiple functions in the store beyond selling
• Skilled at making quality decisions, follow written and verbal instructions to meet deadlines on tasks and projects.
• Ability to receive feedback and to take action when appropriate.
• Ability to sell, relate to others and communicate effectively.
• Help customers discover their individual style by expressing a passion for the brand, customer and product.
• Bring an energetic and optimistic attitude every day.
• Clearly communicate and engage with our customers.
• Be creative and bring innovative ideas

Sales Assistant/Merchandiser - GAP - GAP-Edinburgh

(2018-08 - 2021-07)

Responsibilities

• Open to performing multiple functions in the store beyond selling
• Skilled at making quality decisions, follow written and verbal instructions to meet deadlines on tasks and projects.
• Ability to receive feedback and to take action when appropriate.
• Ability to sell, relate to others and communicate effectively.
• Help customers discover their individual style by expressing a passion for the brand, customer and product.
• Bring an energetic and optimistic attitude every day.
• Clearly communicate and engage with our customers.
• Be creative and bring innovative ideas.

Beauty Therapy (NQ6) - Beauty Therapy - City of Glasgow College (2023-08 - 2024-08)

Certificate of Higher Education - Marketing Management with Digital Media - Edinburgh Napier University (2021-09 - 2022-09)

Certificate of Higher Education - International Hospitality and Tourism Management - Queen Margaret University (2018-09 - 2020-04)