Ashley Turner
Mapleton,IL
Summary
Hardworking and passionate hair industry worker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an open position within Tricoci. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dapper Men’s Barber Shop
Self Employed
01.2023 - Current
- Mentored fellow barbers and students while in the teaching industry by sharing expertise on cutting techniques and best practices for maintaining a professional image within the salon environment.
- Supported overall business growth by actively participating in promotional events like charity fundraisers that showcased the salon''s offerings.
- Provided expert advice on hair care routines, product recommendations, and at-home maintenance tips for clients.
- Boosted salon revenue through upselling services, such as shaving and beard work.
Cosmetology Instructor
Innovations Design Academy
11.2020 - 08.2021
- Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that incorporated industry trends, resulting in a dynamic learning environment.
- Evaluated individual student progress by conducting regular assessments and providing constructive feedback.
- Encouraged continuous improvement among students by setting high expectations backed by personalized support and guidance.
- Recruited clients for students to get practical experience.
- Established relationships with local salons and spas to facilitate job placement opportunities for graduating students.
- Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs or learning styles, resulting in greater success and satisfaction among the student body.
- Planned both theory and practical lessons for Number students.
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
- Enhanced students'' practical skills by demonstrating and explaining various cosmetology techniques.
- Maintained laboratory with equipment, tools and supplies to meet course needs.
- Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical, and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
- Assisted school administration in marketing program offerings through open house events, community outreach initiatives, or social media promotion.
- Mentored aspiring cosmetologists to refine their skills and confidently pursue career opportunities in the field.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and advancements to ensure relevant instruction.
Pam’s Barbershop
Self Employed / Pam Showalter
05.2015 - 06.2020
- Increased repeat business by building rapport with clients and remembering their preferences for future visits.
- Tracked changing trends for men, teens and boys to best serve core clientele.
- Operated clippers and shears to create customized looks.
- Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
- Applied range of waxes, creams, gels and pomades to client hair to achieve style goals.
- Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
- Ensured compliance with industry hygiene standards by regularly cleaning barbering tools, stations, waiting area, and restrooms.
- Contributed to the barbershop''s positive atmosphere through friendly interactions with both colleagues and customers.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of latest trends in grooming products, enabling informed recommendations to clients seeking advice.
- Boosted word-of-mouth referrals by consistently delivering high-quality assistance and customer service to clients.
- Supported inventory management by ordering supplies, organizing stock, and minimizing wastage to streamline salon operations.
- Maintained high number of return customers through precise cutting, coloring and styling of clients' hair.
Education
Barber/Barber Education - Barbering
Larry’s Barber College
Peoria, IL03.2022
Cosmetology Education
Innovations Design Academy
Canton, IL04.2007
Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Lamont’s School of Cosmetology
Canton, IL03.2004
Diploma - General
Illini Bluffs High School
Glasford, IL05.2002
Skills
- Clippers usage
- Opening and closing procedures
- Advanced Scissor Work
- Networking expertise
Certification
- Licensed Cosmetology Educator
- Licensed Barber
- Licensed Barber Educator
Timeline
Dapper Men’s Barber Shop
Self Employed
01.2023 - Current
Cosmetology Instructor
Innovations Design Academy
11.2020 - 08.2021
Pam’s Barbershop
Self Employed / Pam Showalter
05.2015 - 06.2020
Barber/Barber Education - Barbering
Larry’s Barber College
Cosmetology Education
Innovations Design Academy
Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Lamont’s School of Cosmetology
Diploma - General
Illini Bluffs High School