Nicole Perkins
Colorado Springs
Summary
I am a multi-faceted individual with numerous years of experience in retail, customer service and salon environments. I am looking to advance in my career.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cosmetologist
Posh Nail Bar
Colorado Springs
09.2024 - 02.2026
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of treatment areas to ensure a safe environment.
- Provided comprehensive skincare consultations to assess client needs and preferences.
- Performed a variety of facial treatments using advanced skincare products and techniques.
Nail Technician
Cheyenne Mountain Resort
Colorado Springs
08.2017 - 02.2025
- Administered nail care treatments, performing manicures and pedicures for both public guests and members of the Country Club.
Receptionist- Volunteer Position
Department of Corrections
Colorado Springs
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Answering phone calls and transferring to appropriate department
- Filing Paperwork
- Checking in parolees with their parole officers
Cosmetologist
Everlasting Skincare
Colorado Springs
02.2014 - 07.2016
- Provided nail care services such as manicures and pedicures, nail enhancements
- Facials and Microdermabrasion
- Chemical Peels
- Full body Waxing
Nail Technician
Beauty Brands Inc.
Centennial
08.2012 - 02.2013
- Market company products, answer questions, and provide expert guidance on nail care products
- Provided nail care services; pedicure, manicures, shaping, polishing, and nail designs.
Nail Technician
Lotus Salon& Spa
Centennial
02.2012 - 06.2012
- Provided superior nail care services to clients
- Manicure and Pedicures
Nail Technician
Paloma Salon & MicroSpa
Colorado Springs
10.2010 - 01.2012
- Greeted clients, marketed products as well as ensured all nail care needs were met
- Answered phone calls, booked appointments, and assisted customers with questions
- Provided high quality manicure, pedicures, and nail guidance
- Conduct full body waxing
- Perform nail art as desired
Sales Associate
Beall's Department Store
Beaumont
07.2004 - 02.2008
- Audit cash receipts
- Handled large sums of revenue for different departments
- Handle cash transaction
- Answered customer inquiries by telephone or in person
- Prepared and carry bank deposits independently
Cash Office Clerk/Cashier
Stein Mart Inc.
Beaumont
12.2002 - 06.2004
- Trained new cashiers and customer service associates on professional techniques of business
- Processed customer transactions with a great concern for the customers’ needs
- Handled thousands of dollars of cash and charge card receipts
- Prepared daily bank deposits of the stores transactions
- Answered customer inquiries by telephone or in person
Cashier
Lowe's
Fayetteville
06.1999 - 01.2002
- Trained, educated and guided new cashiers in customer service policies and procedures
- Conducted follow up calls on customers for special order merchandise or confirmed deliveries
- Reconciled cash registers with a zero percent error rate
- Answered customer inquiries by telephone or in person
- Processed customer returns in a polite and professional manner
Education
Diploma -
Terry Sanford High School
Fayetteville, NCDiploma - Cosmetology Lic.
International Salon & Spa Academy
Colorado Springs, CODiploma - Esthetics Lic.
International Salon & Spa Academy
Colorado Springs, COSkills
- Cashiering
- Cash management
- Retail sales
- Returns and exchanges
- Manicures
- Pedicures
- Nail enhancements
- Skincare
Certification
- DORA Cleaning & Disinfection Class, 09/01/13
- Dermalogica Product Knowledge Class, 02/01/13
- OPI Student Workshop, 02/01/09
- Certified CND Shellac Pro, 09/01/22
Professional Benchmark
Nail art featured in December 2011 and June 2013 Issues of NailPro Magazine
Timeline
Cosmetologist
Posh Nail Bar
09.2024 - 02.2026
Nail Technician
Cheyenne Mountain Resort
08.2017 - 02.2025
Receptionist- Volunteer Position
Department of Corrections
02.2017 - 07.2017
Cosmetologist
Everlasting Skincare
02.2014 - 07.2016
Nail Technician
Beauty Brands Inc.
08.2012 - 02.2013
Nail Technician
Lotus Salon& Spa
02.2012 - 06.2012
Nail Technician
Paloma Salon & MicroSpa
10.2010 - 01.2012
Sales Associate
Beall's Department Store
07.2004 - 02.2008
Cash Office Clerk/Cashier
Stein Mart Inc.
12.2002 - 06.2004
Cashier
Lowe's
06.1999 - 01.2002
Diploma -
Terry Sanford High School
Diploma - Cosmetology Lic.
International Salon & Spa Academy
Diploma - Esthetics Lic.
International Salon & Spa Academy