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April Sealy

Salon Owner
Rio Rancho,NM

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Summary

I’m a professional , energetic salon owner with over 16 years of experience in the beauty industry. Now I’m ready to embark into a new career field. I’m passionate about customer service and helping motivate others. With over 20 years of experience in customer service, my expertise lies in successfully maintaining superior customer relationships and providing outstanding service and support to meet, and surpass, expectations and requirements.

I’m organized and detail-oriented, and I'm well-versed in customer service policies, regulations and best practices. In addition, I have experience in managing a team of over 20 independent contractors, and I have the confidence and leadership skills to ensure that customer service goals are met.

Work History

Salon Manger

Village Salon Studios 3
Albuquerque , NM
10.2014 - Current

• Oversee over 20 Independent Contractors.

• Resolve client complaints, and ensure that salons are clean, well-maintained, and adequately stocked.

  • Maximized business efficiency by completing thorough and accurate daily management tasks such as organizing inventory, and delegating tasks.
  • Managed cash flow, business transactions, banking, and accounting processes.

Salon Owner of Touch Of Class Hair Studio

Self Employed
Albuquerque, NM
10.2012 - Current
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Oversaw daily salon operations and performed general salon tasks.
  • Maintained staff records and work schedules.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins by 20%.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.

Master Hairstylist

JCPenney Salon
Albuquerque, NM
05.2009 - 10.2012
  • Assessed customer hair texture, treatment history, and desired outcome to determine services required.
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
  • Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
  • Promoted products and services on social media platforms to increase reach, engage with potential clients and showcase service portfolio.
  • Developed loyal following of over 200 clients by providing high-quality services.
  • Attended hair shows, classes and seminars to stay up-to-date on latest trends.
  • Increased revenue through effective customer service and inventory management.
  • Evaluated client needs and recommended treatments and strategy to achieve desired results while maintaining hair health.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Initiated and engaged clients in conversations as part of personalized service.
  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.

Loss Prevention Associate

AAFES/ Kirkland AFB
Albuquerque, NM
06.2008 - 03.2009
  • Increased company understanding of loss control strategies through on-site client training seminars and implementation of new programs.
  • Prepared reports for clients and underwriters regarding property loss features and recommendations for improvement and future needs.
  • Worked with clients and risk management specialists to provide meaningful solutions that met client needs.
  • Developed and launched loss-prevention program.
  • Identified company resources, determined client risk factors and promoted solutions to establish solid client base.
  • Enhanced training processes for both clients and departments to increase overall functionality.
  • Developed and launched on-site client training seminars to foster understanding and implementation of loss control strategies.
  • Established solid client base by identifying company resources, determining client risk factors and promoting solutions that alleviated risk potential.
  • Built solid client base by identifying company resources, determining client risk factors and delivering risk management solutions.
  • Implemented and maintained loss prevention programs in close collaboration with store management.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Cosmetology

Central New Mexico Community College
Albuquerque, NM
08.2007 - 03.2009

Some College (No Degree) -

Valdosta State University
Valdosta, GA
08.2005 - 05.2006

High School Diploma -

Early County High School
Blakely, GA
08.2001 - 05.2005

Skills

Employee hiring and retention

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Timeline

Salon Manger

Village Salon Studios 3
10.2014 - Current

Salon Owner of Touch Of Class Hair Studio

Self Employed
10.2012 - Current

Master Hairstylist

JCPenney Salon
05.2009 - 10.2012

Loss Prevention Associate

AAFES/ Kirkland AFB
06.2008 - 03.2009

Associate of Applied Science - Cosmetology

Central New Mexico Community College
08.2007 - 03.2009

Some College (No Degree) -

Valdosta State University
08.2005 - 05.2006

High School Diploma -

Early County High School
08.2001 - 05.2005
April SealySalon Owner