Andrea Celentano
Lansdale,PA
Summary
Enthusiastic Cosmetology Instructor with 13 years of experience teaching and 40 plus years of experience in the cosmetology industry. Outstanding eye for detail and organizational capabilities with extensive knowledge of individualized lesson plans and monitoring student growth. Committed to long-term results in stimulating environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Stylist Associate
Great Clips Hair Salon
02.2023 - Current
- Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
- Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Recorded notes for future reference about customer preferences and services delivered.
- Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
- Stayed updated on current hair trends and techniques to make customers look fashionable and increase satisfaction.
- Completed safety training and certifications to minimize risk of infection or injury to customers.
- Determined appropriate hair treatments based on conditions and textures.
- Exhibited exceptional product knowledge of traditional and recent trends in fashion, continuously exceeding quarterly corporate performance metrics.
Hair Salon Manager
Great Clips Hair Salon
11.2019 - 02.2023
- Promoted business through marketing initiatives and use of social media.
- Built business through commitment to excellent customer service, resulting in customer loyalty and retention.
- Maintained organization of salon and cleanliness of each station with regular cleaning and floor sweeping.
- Maintained general appointment calendar and set shift schedules.
- Educated service personnel on company policy and procedure.
- Evaluated employee performance through close observation and performance rubrics.
- Initiated workplace improvement programs for increased service efficiency.
- Delegated workplace responsibility to appropriate staff.
- Maintained posting of MSDS sheets in workplace.
Hair Salon Manager
J.C.Penney Corp
11.2016 - 11.2019
Cosmetology Instructor
Empire Beauty Schools
10.2010 - 10.2016
- Followed Pa curriculum accurately with detailed lesson plans.
- Prepared students for Pa cosmetology exam with high% of success.
- Planned both theory and practical lessons for all students.
- Conducted practice exams for all students on both theoretical and practical sections.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
- Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
- Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
- Identified program successes and failures based on student assessments and course reviews.
Education
Cosmetology Instructors License - Cosmetology Education
Empire Beauty School - Lehigh Valley
Cementon, PA08.2010
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology Education
Stroudsburg School of Cosmetology
Stroudsburg, PA04.1982
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame High School
East Stroudsburg, PA05.1979
Skills
- Sanitation Maintenance
- Safety Monitoring
- Lesson Planning Knowledge
- Licensed Cosmetologist
- Course Planning
- Teaching Strategies
- Makeup Artistry
- State Licensing Preparation
- Lesson Planning
- Student Assessment
- Professional Ethics
- Classroom Management
- Product Knowledge
- Color Theory Application
- Chemical Texturizing
- Hair Cutting Techniques
- Curriculum Development
- Nail Care Techniques
- Industry Trends Awareness
- Progress Evaluation
- Leadership Development
- Equipment Demonstration
- Student Mentoring
- Progress Reporting
- Performance Evaluation
Timeline
Stylist Associate
Great Clips Hair Salon
02.2023 - Current
Hair Salon Manager
Great Clips Hair Salon
11.2019 - 02.2023
Hair Salon Manager
J.C.Penney Corp
11.2016 - 11.2019
Cosmetology Instructor
Empire Beauty Schools
10.2010 - 10.2016
Cosmetology Instructors License - Cosmetology Education
Empire Beauty School - Lehigh Valley
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology Education
Stroudsburg School of Cosmetology
High School Diploma -
Notre Dame High School