Akilah Farley
Kansas City,MO
Summary
Dynamic and versatile professional with a proven track record at SportClips Haircuts, adept in hair styling techniques and client consultation. Excelled in building a loyal clientele through exceptional service and attention to detail. Quick learner, skilled in appointment scheduling, achieving high client satisfaction ratings. Demonstrated ability to enhance quality of life as a caregiver, showcasing strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hairstylist
SportClips Haircuts
05.2024 - Current
- Consistently maintained cleanliness of the workspace, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for clients.
- Built a loyal clientele through exceptional customer service and attention to detail in styling techniques.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized haircuts, styling, and color services.
Personal Shopper
Walmart
10.2023 - 07.2024
- Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
- Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.
- Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
- Maintained high satisfaction ratings by completing orders quickly and making good selections for customers.
Caregiver
Compassion Your Way
07.2015 - 02.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Diver
Liberty Public Schools
08.2011 - 06.2014
- Maintained accurate dive logs for regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
- Used power and hand tools to remove objects obstructing marine railways and strainers with safety and accuracy.
- Recovered lost items and performed salvage operations in challenging underwater conditions.
- Conducted detailed underwater inspections for structural integrity and potential hazards.
Education
Cosmetology Certificate - Cosmetology
Vatterotte College
Kansas City, MO01-2015
High School Diploma -
Metropolitan Advanced Technical High School
Kansas City05-1998
Skills
- Quick learner
- Client consultation
- Appointment scheduling
- Hair styling techniques
Accomplishments
- Exemplary Attendance Award in 2013
- Cut and styled hair for models at the Vatterotte Hair Show.
- Supervised team of 6 staff members.
- Selected as “Employee of the Month” for attention to detail and outstanding customer service.
- Promoted to Assistant Salon Manager after 1 years of employment.
Certification
- Cosmetology License - Missouri Board of Cosmetology.
- First Aid Certification – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Missouri Driver's License
Timeline
Hairstylist
SportClips Haircuts
05.2024 - Current
Personal Shopper
Walmart
10.2023 - 07.2024
Caregiver
Compassion Your Way
07.2015 - 02.2024
Diver
Liberty Public Schools
08.2011 - 06.2014
Cosmetology Certificate - Cosmetology
Vatterotte College
High School Diploma -
Metropolitan Advanced Technical High School