Allyssa Boswell
Mankato,MN
Summary
Dynamic cosmetologist with a decade of experience in salon management and client service. Expertise in creating memorable beauty experiences by effectively training staff, managing operations, and implementing client feedback to enhance service delivery.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Supervisor
Harry Meyering Center
Mankato, Minnesota
12.2025 - Current
- Coordinated client assessments to identify individual needs and preferences.
- Developed training materials for new employees to enhance service delivery.
- Implemented program changes based on feedback from clients and staff.
- Monitored health of clients, communicated with medical professionals, implemented preventive strategies to limit illness and serious incidents and coordinated documentation across shifts.
Salon Owner
VIDA SALON SUITES - SALON & BEYOND
Mankato, MN
02.2024 - Current
- Managed daily operations of a full-service salon, ensuring smooth workflow.
- Oversaw hiring and training of salon staff to maintain service quality.
- Developed marketing strategies to attract new clients and retain existing ones.
- Managed business finances, including bookkeeping and accounts, alongside product inventory and sales.
- Applied extensive industry knowledge to effectively operate my own salon suite.
Personal Support Staff
ICAN
Waseca, MN
10.2024 - 03.2025
- I would assist my clients in personal hygiene and care.
- It was my responsibility to ensure all clients correctly received their medications.
- I was responsible for safely bringing any clients to appointments and outings.
- I was responsible for four clients in-home. My job duties required cooking and preparing meals.
- I helped with grocery lists/runs & personal needs shopping.
- During down time there is always cleaning to do or assisting with laundry and ensuring individuals' rooms are well kept.
Master Stylist
ULTA BEAUTY
Mankato, MN
08.2021 - 02.2024
- I began my journey taking stylist level classes at the Ulta Academy. I attended about 8 different classes in my first year.
- I was promoted to Master Stylist in January 2023.
- As I progressed, I attended Ulta Academy's Master Stylist classes; by this time my biggest goals were making certain number brackets.
- Promoted personal brand and maintained strong client relationships to ensure a steady appointment book.
- Kept appointment book full through effective client retention strategies and consistent rebooking practices.
- Ensured guests felt welcomed by actively listening to their preferences and providing personalized styling services.
- My job duties included opening the salon in the mornings, making sure everything is turned on and ready to go.
Tanning Consultant
TOTALLY TAN
Bloomington, MN
02.2020 - 06.2020
- Started my training learning my 'show around' including learning the different tanning beds, levels, and how they all worked.
- My training also included learning all our products.
- As a tanning consultant I checked members in or if we had new members, I would set them up a membership.
- I would also educate guests about tanning products and why they are important.
- Duties included sanitizing every bed after each use.
- There was special equipment I had to learn that I had to learn how to properly clean and sanitize.
- Closing duties included laundry, vacuuming, mopping, closing till and deposits.
Stylist
MIA & MAXX HAIR STUDIO
Mankato, MN
05.2018 - 11.2019
- Started as a 'Stylist in training' which included reception duties, such as laundry, cleaning, retail and job shadowing.
- Performed till work and closed the salon.
- Learned inventory, transfers, and product orders.
- Services provided were styles, cuts, colors, perms and waxing.
Cashier
UNITED EXPRESS
Winthrop, MN
08.2016 - 11.2017
- Managed fuel pumps, handled till work, processed deposits, and completed computer and paperwork tasks.
- I would also be responsible for answering the phone to take pick-up orders.
- Unloaded shipments for the store and conducted inventory.
- Performed daily shelf and cooler restocking to maintain product availability. restocking shelves and coolers daily.
- Prepared hot food and organized food for the next day as a deli worker.
- Conducted cleaning tasks including washing dishes and sanitizing surfaces to uphold cleanliness standards. cleaning duties such as dishes, sanitizing cooking spaces, sweeping and mopping.
Receptionist
FANTASTIC SAMS
New Prague, MN
07.2013 - 08.2014
- As a Receptionist, I was responsible for greeting customers and putting their information into the computer for the stylists.
- I also answered phone calls to make 'day of' appointments.
- I learned about new products, inventory and how to sell retail.
- Cleaned display shelves and products to rearrange them.
- Kept up on laundry as a receptionist. Swept after each haircut and sanitized clips and combs.
- At the end of each shift, I would sweep and mop the salon for closing duties.
Education
COSMETOLOGIST -
NOVA ACADEMY OF COSMETOLOGY
Mankato, MN10-2018
Skills
- Program coordination
- Medical support
- Health monitoring
- Client support
- Customer service
- Administrative experience
- Staff training
- Staff development
- Data Entry
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Effective communication
- Upselling
Certification
- Salon manager
- Cosmetology License
- Esthetician License
Additional Information - Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Program Supervisor
Harry Meyering Center
12.2025 - Current
Personal Support Staff
ICAN
10.2024 - 03.2025
Salon Owner
VIDA SALON SUITES - SALON & BEYOND
02.2024 - Current
Master Stylist
ULTA BEAUTY
08.2021 - 02.2024
Tanning Consultant
TOTALLY TAN
02.2020 - 06.2020
Stylist
MIA & MAXX HAIR STUDIO
05.2018 - 11.2019
Cashier
UNITED EXPRESS
08.2016 - 11.2017
Receptionist
FANTASTIC SAMS
07.2013 - 08.2014
COSMETOLOGIST -
NOVA ACADEMY OF COSMETOLOGY