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
Collingdale, Pa
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
Philadelphia, PA
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
Philadelphia, PA
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