Brenda McManis
Stylist
Gas City,IN
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Hairstylist
Owner High Voltage And Tanning Salon
06.2019 - 12.2022
- Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
- Trimmed, cut and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
- Mixed pigments and used proper techniques to achieve desired color.
- Recorded notes for future reference about customer preferences and services delivered.
- Resolved guest complaints about service or style.
- Completed safety training and certifications to minimize risk of infection or injury to customers.
- Determined appropriate hair treatments based on conditions and textures.
- Created memorable customer experiences, adding bonus services such as head and neck massages during appointments.
- Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
- Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
- Completed wet styling, thermal styling, permanent waving and hair relaxing services.
- Designed individualized plans to assist customers in healing damaged or dry hair.
- Permed, relaxed and bleached hair for customers daily.
- Distributed business cards outside of salon to generate new business.
- Serviced high-profile clients with intricate coloring and highlighting techniques.
- Completed in-home services for elderly clients unable to travel to salon.
- Escorted guests to and from treatment rooms for specialty salon services.
Hairdresser
High Voltage Tanning And Beauty Salon
01.2009 - 06.2019
Professional Hairstylist
Central Style Hair Salon 1/2 Owner
02.2004 - 12.2009
- Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
- Trimmed, cut and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Mixed pigments and used proper techniques to achieve desired color.
- Completed safety training and certifications to minimize risk of infection or injury to customers.
- Determined appropriate hair treatments based on conditions and textures.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Resolved guest complaints about service or style.
- Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
- Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
- Recorded notes for future reference about customer preferences and services delivered.
- Distributed business cards outside of salon to generate new business.
- Created memorable customer experiences, adding bonus services such as head and neck massages during appointments.
- Completed wet styling, thermal styling, permanent waving and hair relaxing services.
- Permed, relaxed and bleached hair for customers daily.
- Serviced high-profile clients with intricate coloring and highlighting techniques.
- Designed individualized plans to assist customers in healing damaged or dry hair.
- Completed in-home services for elderly clients unable to travel to salon.
- Escorted guests to and from treatment rooms for specialty salon services.
Hairstylist
Concept 2001 Hair Salon
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
- Trimmed, cut and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
- Mixed pigments and used proper techniques to achieve desired color.
- Recorded notes for future reference about customer preferences and services delivered.
- Resolved guest complaints about service or style.
- Completed safety training and certifications to minimize risk of infection or injury to customers.
- Determined appropriate hair treatments based on conditions and textures.
- Created memorable customer experiences, adding bonus services such as head and neck massages during appointments.
- Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
- Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
- Completed wet styling, thermal styling, permanent waving and hair relaxing services.
- Designed individualized plans to assist customers in healing damaged or dry hair.
- Permed, relaxed and bleached hair for customers daily.
- Distributed business cards outside of salon to generate new business.
- Serviced high-profile clients with intricate coloring and highlighting techniques.
- Completed in-home services for elderly clients unable to travel to salon.
- Escorted guests to and from treatment rooms for specialty salon services.
Hairstylist
Masters Salon
09.1996 - 10.2000
- Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
- Trimmed, cut and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
- Mixed pigments and used proper techniques to achieve desired color.
- Recorded notes for future reference about customer preferences and services delivered.
- Resolved guest complaints about service or style.
- Completed safety training and certifications to minimize risk of infection or injury to customers.
- Determined appropriate hair treatments based on conditions and textures.
- Created memorable customer experiences, adding bonus services such as head and neck massages during appointments.
- Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
- Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
- Completed wet styling, thermal styling, permanent waving and hair relaxing services.
- Designed individualized plans to assist customers in healing damaged or dry hair.
- Permed, relaxed and bleached hair for customers daily.
- Distributed business cards outside of salon to generate new business.
- Serviced high-profile clients with intricate coloring and highlighting techniques.
- Completed in-home services for elderly clients unable to travel to salon.
- Escorted guests to and from treatment rooms for specialty salon services.
Hairdressing Apprentice
Fiesta Hair Salon
02.1996 - 08.1996
- Performed basic housekeeping duties such as sweeping, taking out trash and collecting dirty linens for wash.
- Assisted front desk by answering phone calls, taking appointments and checking clients in.
- Sterilized cutting equipment and refilled hair product bottles to assist hair stylists during busy periods.
- Helped get clients' hair ready for treatment by shampooing and conditioning at wash station.
- Assisted hair stylists with colorwork by applying base colors and toners.
- Assisted hairdressers with cutting, coloring and styling hair to maintain salon workflow efficiency.
- Completed basic styles for regular customers by using strong blow-drying and curling abilities.
- Consulted with clients on current trends and offered advice on flattering cuts and styles.
- Sold and promoted hair care products and cosmetics, helping increase salon revenues by [Number]%.
- Entertained children during cuts to allow guardians to fully focus on appointment services.
- Offered color swatches to help clients choose desired hair color.
- Prepared clients for hair cuts and styles with soothing shampoo work.
- Freed up stylists to focus on customers by personally handling basic tasks such as restocking supplies.
Education
Cosmetology , Hair And Nails
ICS The Wright Beauty College
Marion, IN02.1996
Skills
- Hair and Face Analysis
- Hairpiece Shaping
- Beauty Treatment Recommendation
- Outstanding Client Retention
Timeline
Hairstylist
Owner High Voltage And Tanning Salon
06.2019 - 12.2022
Hairdresser
High Voltage Tanning And Beauty Salon
01.2009 - 06.2019
Professional Hairstylist
Central Style Hair Salon 1/2 Owner
02.2004 - 12.2009
Hairstylist
Concept 2001 Hair Salon
01.2000 - 01.2004
Hairstylist
Masters Salon
09.1996 - 10.2000
Hairdressing Apprentice
Fiesta Hair Salon
02.1996 - 08.1996
Cosmetology , Hair And Nails
ICS The Wright Beauty College