Ashley Martin
Philadelphia ,PA
Summary
Dynamic Master Hairstylist and seasoned Childcare Provider with a proven track record at Superior Image and Little Lives Matter. Excelled in client retention through exceptional relationship building and superior sanitation practices. Leveraged social media to enhance brand visibility, achieving a significant increase in client engagement. Skilled in multitasking and active listening, consistently delivering results beyond expectations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Master Hairstylist
Superior Image
03.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Promoted products and services on social media platforms to increase reach, engage with potential clients and showcase service portfolio.
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
- Promoted and sold service treatments, enhancements and upgrades to maximize revenue.
- Studied effects of techniques on body, skin and hair to determine most beneficial services.
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Little Lives Matter
08.2015 - 08.2018
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Encouraged use of technology to support student learning.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
Childcare Provider
Family Matters
08.2008 - 08.2016
- Led children in creative, athletic, and educational activities while maintaining safe and orderly group.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Provided emotional support and guidance to children during difficult times.
- Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
- Assisted in potty training and other daily hygiene activities to support child development.
Education
Chestnut Hill College
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Sanitation Practices
- Social Media Promotion
- Continuing education
- Scalp treatments
- Effective problem solving
- Relationship Building
- Client Retention Strategies
- Scalp Care
- Decision-Making
- Creativity and Originality
- Excellent Communication
- Reliability
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Social skills
- Written Communication
- Staff Supervision
- Clear Communication
- Multitasking
- Active Listening
Accomplishments
Completed Natural Braiders course, and Completed CDA courses.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Master Hairstylist
Superior Image
03.2022 - Current
Lead Teacher, Toddler Room
Little Lives Matter
08.2015 - 08.2018
Childcare Provider
Family Matters
08.2008 - 08.2016
Chestnut Hill College