AYESHA ABRAHAM
Middle River,MD
Summary
Hair Cuttery-experienced Salon Leader with 14+ years of progressive leadership in high-volume salon environments. Known for exceeding sales targets, strengthening team performance, and developing Assistant Leaders and Stylists into high-performing contributors. Recognized for salon turnaround support, grand opening leadership, and district training facilitation. Brings strong KPI coaching discipline, culture building, and operational execution - prepared to scale leadership impact at the regional level.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Salon Leader
Hair Cuttery / Ratner Companies
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Led daily salon operations including sales, staffing, scheduling, and guest experience
- Exceeded revenue targets for four consecutive quarters
- Hired and developed 22+ stylists and emerging leaders
- Coached team using KPI scorecards and performance metrics
- Supported district facilitation and leadership training initiatives
- Led grand opening and grand reopening contributing to national sales recognition
- Implemented pricing education training used across multiple salons
Assistant Salon Leader
Hair Cuttery / Ratner Companies
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Supported operational leadership including banking, ordering, and scheduling
- Mentored stylists and reinforced service and sales behaviors
- Communicated monthly goals and performance standards
- Maintained inventory and operational controls
Salon Owner / Operator
Elevate Luxury Salon
01.2024 - Current
- Managed budgeting, payroll, marketing, and service operations
- Built customer retention and service package strategies
- Maintained compliance and sanitation standards
Cosmetology Instructor
Baltimore Beauty & Barber School
01.2023 - Current
- Delivered technical and consultation training
- Developed student skills and career readiness
- Led structured hands-on performance coaching
Retail Sales / Brand Leadership
Madison Reed & Anastasia Beverly Hills
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Exceeded retail and service sales targets
- Delivered consultation-driven sales approach
- Executed promotions and client experience standards
Education
Licensed Cosmetologist - Cosmetology Education
Empire Beauty School
Cosmetology - undefined
Gordon Phillips School of Beauty Culture
Skills
- High-Volume Salon Operations
- Sales Plan & KPI Performance Coaching
- Assistant Salon Leader Development
- Team Culture & Retention
- Guest Experience Standards
- Staffing & Scheduling Control
- Retail & Service Ticket Growth
- Grand Opening & Turnaround Support
- District Training Participation
- Coaches Playbook Training
- Culture of Networking
- Culture of Greatness
- Management & Facilitation Training
- Textured Trends Management Training
Management Specialized Training
- Coaches Playbook Training
- Culture of Networking
- Culture of Greatness
- Management & Facilitation Training
- Textured Trends Management Training
Education Credentials
- Licensed Cosmetologist, Maryland
- Empire Beauty School, Cosmetology Education
- Gordon Phillips School of Beauty Culture, Cosmetology
Select Achievements
- Promoted from Assistant Salon Leader to Salon Leader
- National sales recognition tied to salon turnaround support
- District training and facilitation contributor
- Grand reopening coordination reversing negative sales trend
Timeline
Salon Owner / Operator
Elevate Luxury Salon
01.2024 - Current
Cosmetology Instructor
Baltimore Beauty & Barber School
01.2023 - Current
Retail Sales / Brand Leadership
Madison Reed & Anastasia Beverly Hills
01.2021 - 01.2023
Salon Leader
Hair Cuttery / Ratner Companies
01.2015 - 01.2020
Assistant Salon Leader
Hair Cuttery / Ratner Companies
01.2014 - 01.2015
Licensed Cosmetologist - Cosmetology Education
Empire Beauty School
Cosmetology - undefined
Gordon Phillips School of Beauty Culture