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Education
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Aicia Mercado

Clarksville,TN
Aicia Mercado

Summary

Elevating the art of men's grooming at Sport Clips and Rooster’s Men’s Grooming, I mastered cosmetology and customer service, transforming first-time visits into generational loyalty. My journey from mastering color basics to leading as a Stylist Manager showcases a blend of creative vision and relationship building, ensuring every client leaves looking and feeling their best.

Modern Stylist with extensive knowledge of Product sales and Technique. Skilled at maintaining relationships with customers through superior customer service and conflict resolution. Knowledgeable about Type styling and Tool maintenance.

Creative Stylist with distinguished history of customer satisfaction and success. Proven to maintain relationships with clients and keep clean and organized workspaces. Dedicated to fantastic customer service and equipment maintenance.

Overview

17
years of professional experience

Work History

Sport Clips

Stylist
08.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by supporting team members and assisting with tasks as necessary.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fashion trends and industry news, ensuring relevant styling suggestions for clients.
  • Monitored current trends to understand fashions and better serve customer needs.
  • Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
  • Mentored junior stylists, providing guidance on best practices in customer service, sales techniques, and fashion expertise.
  • Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.

Uncles Barbershop

Stylist
10.2023 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
  • Generated positive word-of-mouth marketing by providing an exceptional customer experience, leading to increased store traffic.
  • Scheduled regular follow-up appointments with clients to ensure they remained satisfied with their purchases and styling advice.

Rooster’s Men’s Grooming

Stylist Manager
07.2013 - 10.2023

Job overview

- Rooster’s is where I came into myself. Where commission pay became achievable to me. And customer service mattered most.


- This was the first setting where I really got to know customers/clients.It was a game changer to my mindset and skills.


The owner treated us well. Pay was honest. And the atmosphere was laid back.


I am now cutting the hair of third generations, and I love it. I always will.

Sport Clips

Stylist Manager
01.2010 - 07.2013

Job overview

This is where I made every mistake. Where I was lucky enough to work with people that knew what they were doing. This is where I began to understand true customer service.

Super Cuts Salon

Stylist
04.2008 - 07.2013

Job overview

This is where I learned the basics for color. This where I learned to how to keep up with inventory, and how to manage.Its also where I realized men’s hair was my calling .

Education

North Andover High Scool
North Andover, MA

9-10

Miller Monte College
Clarksville TN

04.2008

Merrimack College
North Andover, MA

Certified Nursing Assistant from Nursing Education
04.2000

Wilson High Scool
Florence SC

from English Education
06.1996

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Product knowledge
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Attention to detail
  • Creative thinking
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Excellent communication
  • Store opening and closing
  • Relationship building
  • Active listening
  • Creative vision
  • Cosmetology
  • Schedule management
  • Inventory management
  • Sales promotions

Timeline

Stylist

Sport Clips
08.2024 - Current

Stylist

Uncles Barbershop
10.2023 - 08.2024

Stylist Manager

Rooster’s Men’s Grooming
07.2013 - 10.2023

Stylist Manager

Sport Clips
01.2010 - 07.2013

Stylist

Super Cuts Salon
04.2008 - 07.2013

North Andover High Scool

9-10

Miller Monte College

Merrimack College

Certified Nursing Assistant from Nursing Education

Wilson High Scool

from English Education
Aicia Mercado