M MacKenzie-Cooper

A Professional hairstylist since 2012 in the fashion / cosmetology industry with experience as an Educator since 2014. Educator for Blanche Macdonald, Johnny's Barber + Shop/Hedkandi salon, Thom. and West coast beauty.

Production assistant / hairstylist - Film Crew / Selfemployed - Vancouver BC

(2025-05)

• Reliable team member.
• Quick thinking problem solving.
• Ability to be methodical in a chaotic environment

Hairstylist / educator - Thom. - Vancouver BC

(2024-11 - 2025-05)

• Strong understanding in one on one product sales.
• Adaptability and efficiency to specialized forms of workflow.
• Leadership in self developed curriculum.

Hairstylist / educator - Artel - Vancouver BC

(2023-01 - 2024-10)

• Specialised knowledge in cutting and shape building - Not limited to longer silhouettes.
• Strong understanding of marketing and sales.
• Efficiency in work flow with services.

Barber educator - Blanche Macdonald Center - Vancouver BC

(2024-03 - 2024-10)

• Extensive knowledge of the barbering craft and strong sense of leadership/communication to educate / manage.
• Adept in training fundamentals and advanced barbering techniques.

Hairstylist / educator - Gold Hair Lounge - Victoria BC

(2021-11 - 2022-05)

• Strong interpersonal skills resulting in a full clientele in 9 months.
• Supporting growth and development in apprentice associates.

Barber - Rebellion Barbershop - Victoria BC

(2021-02 - 2021-11)

• Excellent navigation in a fast paced environment.
• Problem solving in a high stress environment due to repercussions of COVID19.
• Ability to adapt to drastic change in workflow.
• Experience in personal business management.

Barber / Educator - Johnny's Barber + Shop - Calgary AB

(2015-09 - 2021-02)

• Initial team member, scouted to help open the business.
• Success of the initial shop led to expansion in early years.
• Experience with working in a collaborative business.
• Johnny's has had collaborative shops with the brewery Last Best, and clothing store Henry Singer.
• Head of creativity driven educational programs.

Cosmetology degree - Cosmetology - Del rio academy (2011-09 - 2012-07)