Mary Rae Arvizu
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience as a Tattoo Artist at Empire Tattoo, excelling in client consultations and sanitation procedures. Proven ability to multitask and maintain organization while delivering high-quality services, fostering strong client relationships, and staying ahead of industry trends. Committed to achieving optimal aesthetics and customer satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Tattoo Artist
Empire Tattoo
04.2025 - Current
- Anticipated design issues and proved to be proactive in developing effective solutions.
- Kept areas neat and clean and equipment sanitized.
- Kept up-to-date with style industry standards, trends, and techniques to provide optimal aesthetics services to every client.
- Scheduled appointments for clientele.
- Conducted consultations to understand client's desired look.
- Sanitized tools to avoid spread of infection.
Lead Bartender
Sign Bar
04.2024 - 02.2025
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Closed out cash register and prepared cashier report at close of business.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Kept detailed inventories and notified management of ordering needs for liquor, beer, wine, and bar supplies.
- Crafted special drink and cocktail menu items for seasonal offerings.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Implemented drink prep procedures, significantly reducing wasted stock.
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
- Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
- Upsold daily specials and beverage promotions to exceed daily sales goals.
Bartender
Barton Springs Saloon
07.2016 - 04.2024
- Obtained cash bank and stocked service bar to prepare for operation.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Helped management plan and serve bar menu exceeding customer expectations.
- Prepared garnishes by evenly slicing and pitting fruits.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Permanent Makeup Artist
Self-employed
05.2015 - 07.2022
- Scheduled onsite and offsite makeup appointments for clientele.
- Sanitized makeup tools to avoid spread of infection.
- Assessed customer skin tone and complexion to determine appropriate products and materials to use.
- Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
- Used social media platforms to promote services.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Developed loyal following of clients by providing high-quality services.
- Provided pre- and post-service consultations to accurately assess clients' needs.
- Kept up-to-date with style industry standards, trends, and techniques to provide optimal aesthetics services to every client.
- Conducted consultations to understand client's desired look.
Personal Assistant
Daria Chuprys
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
- Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Greeted arriving visitors, determined nature and purpose of visit and directed individuals to appropriate destinations.
- Promoted team productivity by keeping supplies organized and well-stocked.
- Filed paperwork and organized computer-based information.
- Worked with senior management to initiate new projects and assist in various processes.
- Handled logistics, catering, agendas and travel arrangements for meeting and event planning.
Receptionist
Bird's Barbershop
10.2010 - 09.2013
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
- Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
- Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
- Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
- Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
Sales Associate
Dillard's Department Store
11.2003 - 07.2010
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
Education
Esthetician's License - Esthetics
Artistic Beauty College
Tucson, AZ03-2007
No Degree - Interior Design
The Art Center Design College
Tucson, AZ05.2002
No Degree - General Studies
Pima Community College
Tucson, AZHigh School Diploma -
Desert View High School
Tucson, AZ05.2002
Skills
- Coordination skills
- Professional demeanor
- Inventory management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Multitasking
- Verbal and written communication
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Strong work ethic
- Creative thinking
Timeline
Tattoo Artist
Empire Tattoo
04.2025 - Current
Lead Bartender
Sign Bar
04.2024 - 02.2025
Bartender
Barton Springs Saloon
07.2016 - 04.2024
Permanent Makeup Artist
Self-employed
05.2015 - 07.2022
Personal Assistant
Daria Chuprys
01.2014 - 05.2015
Receptionist
Bird's Barbershop
10.2010 - 09.2013
Sales Associate
Dillard's Department Store
11.2003 - 07.2010
Esthetician's License - Esthetics
Artistic Beauty College
No Degree - Interior Design
The Art Center Design College
No Degree - General Studies
Pima Community College
High School Diploma -
Desert View High School