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BLAIR WINSTON

Blytheville,AR
BLAIR WINSTON

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Interior Design position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Currently I am a student at Ohio University studying Interior Architecture. I have extensive knowledge in textiles and space planning. My goal is to provide a personal touch for each client, using my extensive background in renovation and upholstery to bring their specific ideas to life.

Overview

15
years of professional experience

Work History

Blytheville Country Club

Bar Manager
01.2023 - 01.2025

Job overview

  • Inventory management
  • POS system expertise
  • Problem-solving
  • Staff training
  • Event planning and Execution
  • Customer specific details
  • Liquor and Wine order

Scouts Barbershop

Stylist
01.2020 - 05.2023

Job overview

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  • Solid customer service
  • Top tier for salon services
  • 75% retention of clients
  • Vast knowledge of color theory
  • Extensive knowledge of products
  • Resolved customer color complaints for salon with expertise
  • Executed precision haircuts and styling techniques, adapting to diverse client preferences.

Rudy's Barbershop

Stylist
08.2015 - 12.2019

Job overview


  • Conducted training sessions on new trends and products to improve team performance and service quality.
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
  • Mentored junior stylists, providing guidance on best practices in customer service, sales techniques, and fashion expertise.
  • Scheduled regular follow-up appointments with clients to ensure they remained satisfied with their purchases and styling advice.
  • Boosted sales through effective upselling of complementary clothing items and accessories.

Rudy’s Barbershop

Stylist
02.2010 - 08.2015

Job overview

  • The original neighborhood salon/barbershop walk-in
  • Top tier salon services
  • Top tier product sales
  • Strong communication skills
  • Salon color educator
  • Attended Bumble and Bumble classes from Bumble University
  • Color correction stylist
  • Mentored junior stylists in advanced cutting techniques and product knowledge.

Education

Ohio University
Athens, Ohio, OH

Bachelor of Arts from Interior Architecture
05-2027

University Overview

  • Relevant Coursework: Interior Design & Design Fundamentals.
  • Relevant Coursework: Space Planning & Lighting Design
  • Relevant Coursework: Materials & Textiles & Construction


Glen Dow Hair Academy of Design
Spokane

Graduate Certificate from Cosmetology
05-2008

Skills

  • Canva
  • Furniture selection
  • Space planning
  • Custom furniture design
  • 2D and 3D modeling (Currently learning)
  • Revit (Currently learning)
  • Design research
  • Concept development
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Interior styling
  • Visual design
  • Photography

TRAINING / COURSES

  • Cosmetologist, State of Arkansas
  • Cosmetologist, State of Tennessee
  • Cosmetologist, State of California
  • Cosmetologist, State of Washington
  • Cosmetology Glen Dow Academy

Timeline

Bar Manager

Blytheville Country Club
01.2023 - 01.2025

Stylist

Scouts Barbershop
01.2020 - 05.2023

Stylist

Rudy's Barbershop
08.2015 - 12.2019

Stylist

Rudy’s Barbershop
02.2010 - 08.2015

Ohio University

Bachelor of Arts from Interior Architecture

Glen Dow Hair Academy of Design

Graduate Certificate from Cosmetology