Allison Altman
Old Bridge,NJ
Summary
I am a sophomore at Seton Hall University in South Orange, New Jersey studying Athletic Training with a focus in Exercise Science. I graduated from Old Bridge High School as part of the National Honors Society. I have experience in customer-service based settings from working in two hair salons. I also have networking and social media management experience from my cosmetology school and my current job in the hair salon. I am looking forward to my future career in Athletic Training and working with athletes to get the in their best shape to continue with their sports.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Hair Stylist
D'bella Salon
Matawan, NJ
08.2022 - Current
- Provided consultations to clients about their desired hairstyle and hair care needs.
- Followed updated techniques to color and treat hair and produce consistent results.
- Shampooed, conditioned, cut, colored and styled hair according to client's instructions.
- Performed special hair treatments, scalp massages and updated styling techniques to modernize and streamline services.
- Supervised front-end of salon, booked appointments, inventoried sales area and coordinated employee schedules to maximize operations.
- Recommended products to clients based on their individual needs.
- Sanitized workstations and salon equipment to reduce risk of infection.
- Created updos for special occasions like weddings or proms.
- Assisted other stylists with busy periods in the salon.
- Updated and maintained customer information records and beauty services provided.
- Developed relationships with new clients through referrals from existing customers.
- Managed cash register transactions during checkout process.
- Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety regulations in the workplace.
Hair Salon Assistant
Madison & Lex Salon
Old Bridge, NJ
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed inventory of salon supplies and products, placing orders as necessary.
- Backed up reception desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments and processing payments.
- Provided assistance to other staff members during busy times.
- Performed basic receptionist duties such as answering phones and taking messages.
- Checked in customers for appointments and notified stylists of clients' arrival.
- Identified signs of medically concerning or potentially contagious conditions such as head lice or severe dandruff, advising sufferers to apply remedies or seek treatment.
- Assisted with sweeping up hair and wiping down stations to keep salon clean and sanitary.
- Handled phone calls and inquiries, providing information on salon services.
- Assisted stylists in shampooing, conditioning, cutting, coloring and styling hair.
- Maintained clean and organized salon environment, adhering to hygiene standards.
- Scheduled appointments for customers using internal software system.
Gate Attendant
American Pool Enterprises Inc.
Old Bridge, NJ
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Performed minor maintenance tasks such as sweeping walkways, cleaning windows .
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations by monitoring the use of protective gear such as helmets, seatbelts.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Checked tickets for validity and allowed access to approved individuals.
Education
Interprofessional Health Science Athletic Training
Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJSkills
- Networking expertise
- Cosmetology
- Salon treatments
- Relationship building and management
- Customer buying trends
- Outstanding client retention
- Photoshoot styling
- Marketing
- Schedule management
- Business management
- Sales expertise
- Salon maintenance
- Social media promotion
- Conflict resolution skills
- Customer consulting
- Appointment scheduling
- Retail sales strategies
- Detail-orientated
- Training and development
Internships
- My senior year of high school, I interned with the Athletic Trainers. I spent an average of 5 hours a week with them. During the football season, I went to all of the games and assisted them on the sidelines. My main role during the internship was filing athletes information, assisting the athletic trainers with medical kit packing, and watching and writing reports on what I learned throughout the week.
Timeline
Hair Stylist
D'bella Salon
08.2022 - Current
Hair Salon Assistant
Madison & Lex Salon
11.2021 - 08.2022
Gate Attendant
American Pool Enterprises Inc.
06.2021 - 08.2021
Interprofessional Health Science Athletic Training
Seton Hall University