Gisela Vela
@giselavela
Customer-focused retail professional skilled in sales, cash handling, and bilingual customer service.
What I'm looking for
I am a bilingual customer-service and retail professional with multiple years of hands-on experience in high-volume store environments, front-end operations, and direct client services. I have a consistent record of upselling, training new staff, and delivering positive customer experiences that drive repeat business.
My background spans cashiering, sales, appointment coordination, and client-facing roles in retail, beauty, and healthcare settings. I am proficient with point-of-sale systems, phone sales, data entry, and customer issue resolution, and I quickly learn new processes to improve efficiency.
I bring a positive, team-oriented attitude, strong multitasking and problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate comfortably in both English and Spanish. I seek opportunities where I can leverage my customer-relations strengths and develop further in retail operations or client services.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Cashier
Lowe's Home Improvement
May 2024 - Jan 2026 (1 year 8 months)
Processed cash, card, and check transactions, managed up to 250 credit account openings, and handled customer service tasks including returns, price adjustments, and phone sales to drive repeat business.
Shampoo Technician
Blo Blow Dry Bar
Jun 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 6 months)
Greeted clients, performed shampoo services, recommended products and memberships, and upsold retail to enhance client experience and increase salon revenue.
Recaller
Fresh Dental Care
Aug 2023 - Apr 2024 (8 months)
Managed patient communications via phone and email, handled referrals and prescription calls, scheduled appointments, and performed administrative tasks to support front-desk operations.
Cashier and Salesperson
Fiesta Baking Supplies
Jan 2020 - Jan 2021 (1 year)
Restocked and organized merchandise, performed cycle counts, assisted customers with product inquiries, and supported managers to resolve issues and promote customer loyalty.
Brand Ambassador
Dracko
May 2018 - Jun 2020 (2 years 1 month)
Increased brand awareness through event marketing and product demonstrations, educated consumers, and delivered exceptional in-store experiences to drive sales.
Assistant CMA
Casa Linda Home
Jun 2017 - Nov 2017 (5 months)
Collected patient vitals and medical histories, assisted with feeding and daily care, documented clinical information, and supported resident safety and comfort in an assisted living facility.
Sales Representative
MetroPCS
May 2017 - Nov 2017 (6 months)
Achieved monthly sales targets by advising customers, promoting add-on products and enrolling new clients while mentoring new sales staff to maintain high customer satisfaction.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Brightwood College
Certificate, Medical Assisting
Completed a 1-year Medical Assistant program at a college or technical/vocational school focusing on clinical and administrative skills for medical settings.
Homer Hanna High School
High School Diploma, General High School Curriculum
Completed the general high school curriculum and awarded a High School Diploma.
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