Alana Castillo
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven hairstylist with extensive experience in the hair industry. I’m a third generation hairstylist so it runs in my blood. I have 17 years of licensed experience, but I’ve been doing hair since I was 13. Iv done freelance hair and makeup artist for channel 13, and have been highlighted multiple times on the morning blend show. I’ve been a Joico educator and assisted platform artist in trade shows and photo shoots. I specialize in color and am known for my healthy blondes and color correction. I also specialize in many methods of hair extensions. Styling and updo hair and makeup for weddings and special events. Proven track record in enhancing client retention and mentoring assistance who have become very successful stylist.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/hairstylist
Self-employeed
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Oversaw team operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards
- Front desk operations
- Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.
- Facilitated training sessions to enhance employee skills and promote adherence to safety protocols.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Fostered partnerships with industry leaders, enhancing company's reputation and creating new business opportunities.
- Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Managed inventory of styling products, ensuring availability for client use.
Manager/ Lead Hair Stylist
Vanity Flair
10.2010 - 01.2012
- Oversaw team operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards
- Front desk operations
- Mentored junior staff, providing guidance on best practices and professional development opportunities.
- Facilitated training sessions to enhance employee skills and promote adherence to safety protocols.
- Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
- Fostered partnerships with industry leaders, enhancing company's reputation and creating new business opportunities.
- Organized professional development programs for staff, leading to improved performance and skill sets.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Managed inventory of styling products, ensuring availability for client use.
Joico Educator
Joico
10.2010 - 10.2011
Assisted platform artists.
Prep, color, cut, style, makeup application for the models for shows.
Taught color classes all over US
Product knowledge
Regularly attended company training courses and kept up with company trends and new products. training
Education
Cosmetology
Aveda Institute
Las Vegas, NV10.2008
High School Diploma -
Kearny High School
San Diego, CA06.2002
Skills
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Customer consultation
- Highly motivated self-starter
- State licensed cosmetologist
- Hair extensions specialist in many different application methods
- Outstanding client retention
- Color specialist/blondes and corrective color
- Photoshoot hairstyling
- Trained and raised up multiple assistants to become successful hairdressers
Timeline
Owner/hairstylist
Self-employeed
01.2012 - 01.2020
Manager/ Lead Hair Stylist
Vanity Flair
10.2010 - 01.2012
Joico Educator
Joico
10.2010 - 10.2011
Cosmetology
Aveda Institute
High School Diploma -
Kearny High School