Kirsty Dickson

Kirsty is a dedicated and ambitious individual and is constantly trying to improve her knowledge and skills gained from the Hair and Beauty industry. Kirsty has over 26 years experience in the hair and beauty starting as a trainee and working her way up to a Manager, business owner. Kirsty is a competent and enthusiastic people individual who can work independently and as a team member.

Her natural ability to interact with work colleagues enhances her working relationships. Kirsty is also highly motivated and respond well to any challenges or constructive changes. She enjoys sharing her knowledge with other members of the profession.

Education Trainer Travel Retail - Jo Malone London-Manchester - Manchester Airport

(2023-08)

Currently in Manchester Airport managing and education team members on growing their sales and targets plus product knowledge.

• Achieving goals and targets holding training sessions and managing events
• Look after all 3 terminals and London, pushing sales, working on customer service and building relationships.

Hair and Beauty salon owner for 5 years and sold. - Self-employed

(2019-03 - 2023-07)

Managed 17 members of staff and grew my business in 6 months to expand. Running a day to day client base, managing holidays, rotas, cash flow and projections, hr side of things.

Make up Artist - Bobbi Brown Cosmetics-Manchester, Greater Manchester

(2015-03 - 2017-04)

Cabin Crew - Emirates Airline-Dubai, AE - Dubai

(2012-10 - 2013-04)

• Regular meetings regarding flight and schedule
• Regular checks of supplies stock emergency equipment
• Demonstrate emergency equipment and procedures to passengers.
• Make sure that passengers are comfortable and deal with any requests
• Reassure passengers in the event of an emergency, and make sure that they follow safety procedures.
• Write a flight report, including about any unusual incidents

Account Development Team sales Manager - Clarins UK-Manchester - Manchester

(2009-01 - 2012-10)

Employed as an Account Development Team Leader who provided technical and management expertise to assist various Clarins outlet stores in meeting their challenges.

• Organising promotions in various stores throughout the UK
• Ensuring company targets are reached
• Leading and motivating a number of teams in various stores
• Regular communication with Regional Manager
• Skin care annulus and applying makeup to customers
• General admin duties, including keeping up to date with staff paperwork and ensuring confidentiality
• General customer services duties to uphold customer rights
• Shop floor maintenance ensuring customer satisfactory

General admin duties - Clarins UK-Manchester, UK - Manchester

(2009-01 - 2010-06)

Including keeping up to date with all staff paperwork and ensuring staff confidentiality.