Aria Smith-Dixon
Lithonia,GA
Summary
Dedicated hair professional with a history of meeting goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Motivated business professional bringing 6 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hairstylist/Studio Owner
Image Studios 360
10.2022 - Current
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
- Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
- Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Celebrity Hairstylist
The Show Off
06.2019 - Current
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Used social media platforms to promote salon and services.
- Styled hair, makeup and nails for customers for special events and occasions.
Hairstylist Booth Renter
KD Designs Studio
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Distributed business cards outside of salon to generate new business.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Mixed pigments and used proper techniques to achieve desired color.
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
- Stayed updated on current hair trends and techniques to make customers look fashionable and increase satisfaction.
- Created memorable customer experiences, adding bonus services such as head and neck massages during appointments.
- Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
- Trimmed, cut, and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
- Determined appropriate hair treatments based on conditions and textures.
- Attended hair shows, classes and seminars to stay up-to-date on latest trends.
- Offered professional cuts, color services and extensions to salon customers.
- Utilized latest techniques in balayage, ombre, highlights and color correction.
- Developed loyal following of clients by providing high-quality services.
- Shampooed, conditioned, and rinsed guests' hair using salon-exclusive products while educating clients on product benefits to increase product sales.
- Provided pre- and post-service consultations to accurately assess clients' needs.
- Used social media platforms to promote salon and services.
- Evaluated client needs and recommended treatments and strategy to achieve desired results while maintaining hair health.
Hair Braider
Home Based Business
05.2017 - 01.2022
- Recommended products to extend life of braids.
- Braided hair in regular natural braids, box braids, with extensions and Senegalese twist.
- Created beautiful braiding styles to accentuate client faces.
- Developed casual, daily hairstyles for convenience and style.
- Created updos for formal occasions and photography sessions.
- Stayed updated on current hair trends and techniques to make customers look fashionable and increase satisfaction.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Designed flattering natural styles for variety of face shapes.
Education
Hair Design
Style Mobb University Cosmetoloy School
Atlanta, GA06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2014
High School Diploma -
New Leadership Charter School
Springfield, MA06.2008
Skills
- Professional Relationships
- Attention to Detail
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Customer Needs Assessments
- Team Leadership
- Strengthening Routines
- Price Structuring
- Providing Feedback
- Social Media Networking
- Customer Satisfaction
- Articulate Communication
- Driven and Determined
Certification
- Cosmotology License - HD001682
Timeline
Hairstylist/Studio Owner
Image Studios 360
10.2022 - Current
Hairstylist Booth Renter
KD Designs Studio
01.2022 - 08.2022
Celebrity Hairstylist
The Show Off
06.2019 - Current
Hair Braider
Home Based Business
05.2017 - 01.2022
Hair Design
Style Mobb University Cosmetoloy School
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
High School Diploma -
New Leadership Charter School
- Cosmotology License - HD001682
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