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Cherie Young

@cherieyoung

Operations Specialist and professional artist with 10+ years improving retail clinic flow through precise client service.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can lead day-to-day operations, deliver high-touch client service, and use my technical artistry/therapy background to help the business hit performance targets.

I’m a dynamic, multi-skilled professional with over a decade of experience across Creative, Beauty, and Retail sectors. I combine technical precision—from tattoo artistry to advanced laser therapy—with strong administrative management and customer service to consistently deliver premium client experiences.

As a former small business owner, I built client loyalty and managed complex operations, including boutique ownership, stock control, staff coordination, and inventory management. I’ve also spearheaded brand growth through strategic marketing and social media sales, while managing end-to-end client cycles from booking and design through final technical execution.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Sales Assistant & Barista

Current

Tyson 2.0 SA

Dec 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Drives sales through product knowledge and personalized customer consultations. Maintains retail operations through stock-taking and inventory management while providing professional barista service and a clean store environment.

Sales Consultation Product Knowledge Stock Taking Inventory Management Barista Services Retail Operations Customer Service

Owner & Lead Artist

Younginkco Tattoos

Feb 2016 - Jan 2022 (5 years 11 months)

Founded and operated a private tattoo studio, managing end-to-end client cycles from booking and design to technical execution. Led brand growth through marketing and social media sales.

Business Operations Studio Ownership Stock Control Booking Design Execution Tattoo Artistry Marketing Social Media Sales Customer Loyalty

Hostess & Service Professional

Krypton Action Bar

Nov 2013 - Jun 2014 (7 months)

Provided high-volume hospitality support across waitressing, bar work, and front-of-house hosting. Maintained housekeeping and organizational standards in a fast-paced environment.

Bar Work Hospitality Housekeeping Customer Service

Laser Therapist & Receptionist

Plush Laser and Beauty Clinique

Nov 2012 - Jun 2013 (7 months)

Provided advanced aesthetic treatments as a laser beauty therapist while meeting performance targets. Managed front-of-house operations including opening/closing procedures, administrative management, client scheduling, and clinic hosting.

Aesthetic Procedures Reception Administrative Management Clinic Operations Client Scheduling