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Aki Nakadai

Summary

Driven and creative professional with extensive experience in the beauty industry, including a pivotal role at Sephora and Dry Bar. Skilled in client consultation in hair styling and makeup. I excel in building rapport and delivering exceptional results. Committed to ongoing education, I effectively analyze client needs to recommend tailored solutions.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hair Salon Receptionist

Sen Salon
11.2024 - Current
  • Greeting and providing a welcoming environment to guests.
  • Managing scheduling appointments by phone and email.
  • Addressing client questions, concerns, and complaints.
  • Processing payments.
  • Maintaining client records, daily sales, and service history.

Freelance /Hair and Makeup Artist

Freelance
06.2010 - Current
  • Custom Makeovers
  • Dry styling
  • Braiding
  • Special events



Freelancer Stylist

Dry Bar
08.2017 - 02.2019
  • Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of services and exceptional results.
  • Demonstrate and Educate clients about products, tools and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
  • Participating in company events.


Makeup Artist/Freelancer

Various Brands
02.2016 - 03.2021
  • Conducted consultations to understand client's desired look.
  • Demonstrated and explained use of different beauty products to educate customers.
  • Participating in company events


Senior Skin Care Adviser

Sephora
09.2009 - 01.2016
  • Managing Skin Studio by scheduling, consulting, giving mini facials, and meet sales goals.
  • Overseeing hair and skin department.
  • Collaborating with brands for company events
  • Facilitating staff training.
  • Demonstrated product application.
  • Analyzed skin condition and made appropriate product recommendations.

Education

Cosmetology - Cosmetology

American Beauty Institute
New York, NY
09-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

City College of New York
New York, NY
06-2007

Skills

  • Interpersonal Skill
  • Creative vision
  • Hair Styling
  • Strong organization
  • Continuing education
  • Client consultation

Certification

Coursera Google Project Management

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Hair Salon Receptionist

Sen Salon
11.2024 - Current

Freelancer Stylist

Dry Bar
08.2017 - 02.2019

Makeup Artist/Freelancer

Various Brands
02.2016 - 03.2021

Freelance /Hair and Makeup Artist

Freelance
06.2010 - Current

Senior Skin Care Adviser

Sephora
09.2009 - 01.2016

Cosmetology - Cosmetology

American Beauty Institute

Bachelor of Arts - Music Education

City College of New York
Aki Nakadai