Meaghan Gaines

I would like to obtain a secure position in an environment where I can utilize my skills in a challenging position to endure the opportunity for advancement. Expert in multi-tasking and excels in a fast-paced environment where change is prevalent and constant learning is expected.

EVS Associate at Riverside Health & Fitness Center (2025-02 – Present)

• Upheld high standards of cleanliness and sanitation throughout the facility to enhance member and guest experience.
• Efficiently handled laundry operations, maintaining consistent availability of clean towels as a key amenity.

Cosmetologist at Studio 1200 Full Service Salon (2024-10 – 2025-03)

Skilled and detail-oriented cosmetologist with expertise in hair, skin, and nail care services. Committed to delivering high-quality beauty treatments tailored to each client's needs while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Proficient in consultations, cutting, coloring, styling, and product recommendations to enhance client satisfaction and retention.

Strong communication and customer service skills with a focus on building lasting client relationships and staying current with industry trends and techniques.

Traveling Phlebotomist at NICL Laboratories (2020-10 – 2021-03)

• Travel to local nursing homes to perform doctor ordered blood collections. Pick up various specimens, spin blood and drop off collected specimens to a designated location.

Culinary Associate at Riverside Senior Living Communities (2016-11 – 2020-08)

• I cooked and waited on the residents for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I was responsible for cleaning the tables, floors, and washing the dishes. Always making sure the environment is clean and habitable for every resident and their family members.

Certified Nursing Assistant at Riverside Senior Living Communities (2017-07 – 2017-12)

• I woke up residents, helped them get ready for day by assisting with showers, toileted them, and brushed their hair and teeth. Performed room checks every 2 hours to make sure the safety of the resident was maintained. I would assist residents in the dining room, make their beds, do the laundry, and take out the garbage.

Phlebotomy clinicals at Riverside Outpatient Lab (2020-01 – 2020-02)

Cosmetology in Cosmetology – Paul Mitchell School (2021-06 – 2022-12)

General educational development – Kankakee Community College (2018-09 – 2020-05)

General educational development – Bourbonnais Community High School (2017-05)