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Allison Raymond

North Waterboro,ME

Summary

Dynamic stylist with a proven track record at Acapello Salons, excelling in client retention and personalized consultations. Skilled in advanced hair coloring techniques, including balayage and highlights, while delivering exceptional customer service. Recognized for attention to detail and fostering a collaborative team environment, ensuring high client satisfaction and repeat business.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Stylist

Acapello Salons
2025 - Current
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by supporting team members and assisting with tasks as necessary.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to increased repeat business and referrals.
  • 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.
  • Provided excellent customer service by attentively listening to client needs and addressing concerns promptly.
  • Exceeded customer expectations with high-quality finished products through attention to detail and precision cutting skills.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Increased client retention with attentive follow-up calls and scheduling of future appointments for color maintenance.
  • Educated clients on proper at-home care, resulting in longer-lasting hair color results between appointments.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workstation, ensuring compliance with state board regulations and salon standards.
  • Achieved exceptional client satisfaction by providing personalized hair color consultations and recommending suitable products.
  • Gained proficiency in various hair coloring techniques, enhancing the range of services offered to clients.
  • Performed hair coloring services using advanced techniques such as balayage and ombre, creating stunning results that exceeded client expectations.
  • Performed various hair coloring techniques such as balayage, highlights, lowlights, and all-over color for stunning results.

Receptionist

Shine Salon & Spa
2024 - 2025
  • Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
  • Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
  • Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
  • Resolved customer problems and complaints.
  • Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
  • Maintained a well-organized reception area with updated materials, contributing to a welcoming environment for visitors.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
  • Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.

Barista

Aroma Joes
2022 - 2025
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Promoted a welcoming atmosphere by greeting customers with a friendly demeanor and promptly addressing their needs.
  • Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
  • Contributed to a positive team environment through effective communication and collaboration with colleagues.
  • Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.

Education

Homeschooled
Waterboro Maine

Cosmetology

Empire Beauty School
Somersworth, NH
06.2025

Cosmetology

Sanford Vocational Center
Sanford, ME
06.2024

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Product knowledge
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Product recommendations
  • Brand promotion
  • Hair styling
  • Chemical safety
  • Custom color blending
  • Foil highlighting proficiency
  • Expert color formulation
  • Foils and balayage
  • Creative color placement
  • Precision haircuts
  • Color maintenance recommendations
  • In-depth color consultation
  • Salon cleanliness and organization
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Quality control procedures
  • Client consultations
  • Highlights and lowlights
  • Color correction
  • Industry trends
  • Hair color design
  • Conditioning treatments
  • Blowouts
  • Women's cuts
  • Chemical formulations
  • Hair coloring correction
  • Lightening techniques
  • Special occasion styling
  • Teamwork

Timeline

Stylist

Acapello Salons
2025 - Current

Receptionist

Shine Salon & Spa
2024 - 2025

Barista

Aroma Joes
2022 - 2025

Homeschooled

Cosmetology

Empire Beauty School

Cosmetology

Sanford Vocational Center
Allison Raymond