Cherelle Christmas
Camp Springs,MD
Summary
Experienced salon leader and advanced color professional with more that 10 years of success in high-volume, luxury salon environments, combining technical expertise with strong operational leadership and team development skills. Proven track record of driving revenue growth, elevating guest experience standards, and supporting business performance through effective coaching, retail strategy, and service excellence.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Lead
Madison Reed
Fairfax, VA
01.2025 - Current
- Act as a trusted resource for team members by providing leadership, problem-solving support, and guidance in the absence of management.
- Successfully managed salon operations during manager absences while maintaining service excellence and operational consistency.
- Demonstrated ability to balance operational leadership, guest satisfaction, and business objectives in a fast- paced environment
- Served as an educator and mentor, helping develop team members’ technical skills, product knowledge, and service standards.
- Frequently selected to lead high-volume shifts, oversee closing operations, and support critical business initiatives.
- Consistently entrusted with elevated leadership responsibilities due to strong operational knowledge, professionalism, and ability to manage complex situations independently.
Master Stylist
PR At Partners
McLean, VA
02.2022 - 01.2025
- Utilized professional Dyson styling tools extensively to create polished, high-quality finishes tailored to individual client needs.
- Educated clients on proper use of Dyson technology, styling techniques, and at-home maintenance to improve styling outcomes and hair health.
- Demonstrated expertise in blowout techniques, smoothing services, volume creation, and styling using premium professional tools.
- Developed a strong reputation for advanced color services, corrective color expertise, and exceptional guest satisfaction.
- Recognized for professionalism, technical excellence, and commitment to luxury service standards.
Master Stylist
Bang Salon Gallery Place
Washington, DC
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Assisted in mentoring and training emerging stylists, sharing technical knowledge, best practices, and industry trends
- Educated clients on home care regimens, product usage, and maintenance schedules to support long-term hair health and color longevity.
- Demonstrated expertise in color theory, formulation, color correction, and advanced blonding techniques.
- Consistently achieved and exceeded service and retail sales goals through product education and customized recommendations.
Education
Cosmetology
Graham Webb
Arlington, VA07.2014
Skills
- Salon Operations Oversight
- Manager-on-Duty Experience
- Opening & Closing Procedures
- Decision-Making Under Pressure
Timeline
Shift Lead
Madison Reed
01.2025 - Current
Master Stylist
PR At Partners
02.2022 - 01.2025
Master Stylist
Bang Salon Gallery Place
01.2018 - 01.2022
Cosmetology
Graham Webb