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Brandon Kelley

Metairie,LA

Summary

Motivated business professional bringing 14 years of entrepreneurial experience. Dedicated and personable with extensive experience in managing administrative and sales operations and personnel. Well-versed in training, educating, motivating and supporting staff members.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Salon Owner

BKellz Beauty Salon
01.2010 - Current
  • Oversaw daily salon operations and performed general salon tasks.
  • Maintained daily, monthly and quarterly records of costs and revenue.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
  • Maintained staff records and work schedules.
  • Arranged for regular maintenance services for all beauty equipment.
  • Organized employee shifts and took peak times and seasonality into consideration.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
  • Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
  • Adhered to regulatory and policy changes and made necessary adjustments to maintain overall success.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.

Visual Merchandiser

Pier 1
07.2008 - 11.2010
  • Worked with store managers to implement new displays, promotions and store layout changes.
  • Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
  • Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
  • Built properly lit and well-maintained displays, creating inviting atmosphere in stores.

Customer Service Representative

MVF Company LLC
10.2006 - 12.2008
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Southern University At New Orleans
New Orleans, LA

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology

Blue Cliff College - Metairie
Metairie, LA
05.2023

High School Diploma -

Alcee Fortier
New Orleans, LA
05.2005

Skills

  • Supply Monitoring
  • Hair Coloring
  • Sales Planning
  • Protocol Management
  • Cost Analysis and Savings
  • Business Growth and Retention
  • Negotiation and Persuasion
  • Issue Resolution
  • Staff Management
  • Chemical Composition
  • Facility Maintenance
  • Information Updates
  • Sales Strategies
  • Customer Relations
  • Beauty Trends
  • Product Recommendations

Certification

  • Licensed Cosmestologist

Timeline

Salon Owner

BKellz Beauty Salon
01.2010 - Current

Visual Merchandiser

Pier 1
07.2008 - 11.2010

Customer Service Representative

MVF Company LLC
10.2006 - 12.2008

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies

Southern University At New Orleans

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology

Blue Cliff College - Metairie

High School Diploma -

Alcee Fortier
Brandon Kelley