Work experience
Hairstylist/ Salon Manager
CQ Hair Studio - Aurora, ONJune 2013 to August 2024
- Performed professional hair services including cutting, coloring, highlights, and styling, consistently achieving high client satisfaction and loyalty.
- Delivered personalized consultations and product recommendations.
- Managed daily salon operations including staff scheduling, client bookings, and maintaining a smooth workflow.
- Oversaw inventory management by ordering, organizing, and displaying retail products to maximize visibility and sales.
- Handled accounts payable duties, ensuring accurate and timely payment of expenses.
- Trained and guided team members on product knowledge, customer service, and salon standards, fostering a positive and professional environment.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations while upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and client care.
Hairstylist
Salon Andres - Newmarket, ONSeptember 2004 to June 2012
Responsibilities
- Greeted clients upon arrival
- Prepared clients for the service that they would be receiving that day
- Educated clients on hair care needs
- Assisted clients in person and via telephone
- Trained new employees by providing knowledge of specific salon tasks and policies
- Communicated with vendors regarding future inventory and special orders
- Attended hair styling seminars and advance courses to keep up to date with new techniques and products
Sales Associate
Designer Kids Wear - Woodbridge, ONSeptember 2000 to August 2006
Sales Associate
Responsibilities
- Computed sales prices, processed transactions
- Answered questions regarding the store and its merchandise
- Greeted customers and assisted customers with their purchases
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions
- Recommended merchandise based on customers needs
- Stocked shelves and supplies and organized displays
- Operated a cash register to process cash, check and credit card
- Trained and served and a peer coach for new sales associates
