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Chistel Melissa Taylor

Stafford,VA

Summary

Creative salon professional with 32 years of experience delivering top-notch services. Multi-talented with skills in cutting, coloring and styling. Known for interpreting client wishes for personalized results.

Enthusiastic Cosmetology Instructor with 4 years of experience teaching and 32 years of experience in cosmetology field. Outstanding eye for detail and organizational capabilities with extensive knowledge of individualized lesson plans and monitoring student growth. Committed to long-term results in stimulating environments.

Supportive Cosmetology Instructor with training in modern techniques to prepare them for the future but knowing what they must have to be able to pass Virginia state board. Specializing in all types of hair and textures , detailed record-keeping with a commitment to comprehensive lesson plans and curriculum. Adept at didactic and hands-on teaching approaches.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Oh'Honey's Creation

Self-employeed
Stafford, VA
06.2021 - Current

Salon Professional/Leadership

Ratner Companies
Vienna, VA
07.2009 - 06.2020
  • Helped clients achieve desired looks for routine wear and special events by crafting ideal makeup strategies.
  • Suggested treatments and styles to suit customers' appearance and desired look.
  • Maintained counter and display areas in clean and neat fashion.
  • Supported reception efficiency by taking phone calls, inputting appointments and collecting payments.
  • Helped customers feel relaxed and comfortable with process.
  • Upsold additional products and services to increase sales numbers.
  • Completed purchases and processed payments.
  • Recommended appropriate products to meet customers' individual needs.
  • Cultivated productive and positive relationships with customers built on loyalty and service.
  • Recorded notes for future reference, including customer preferences and services delivered.
  • Assessed customer hair texture, treatment history and desired outcome to identify appropriate services.
  • Processed payments by entering sales in register.
  • Met or exceeded sales goals on regular basis.
  • Arranged merchandise to present visually appealing displays that drive sales.
  • Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize risk and cross-contamination.
  • Offered highly skilled and diverse salon services to over 6 daily customers, including cuts, color services and extensions.
  • Monitored color trends to stay on top of fashions and better serve customer needs.
  • Demonstrated application techniques to achieve desired looks.
  • Booked over 10 daily customer appointments in Shortcuts.

Bartender Shift Manager

Applebee's Grill + Bar
Falls Church, VA
08.2017 - 03.2020
  • Supervised and trained staff on preparing and delivering drinks, handling food and money and setting up bar at beginning of shift and breaking down at end of shift to facilitate operations.
  • Oversaw and monitored all cash drawers and reconciled drawers against cash register reports at close of business.
  • Completed accurate inventory records to thwart malicious activities and maintain organized and profitable establishment.
  • Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Polished glassware, bussed tables and removed debris to keep customer areas fresh and clean.
  • Implemented drink prep procedures that significantly reduced wasted stock.
  • Managed cash and bar revenue during special promotions or sporting events.
  • Set up glassware, liquor and other necessary supplies for special events.
  • Completed regular bar inventories and daily requisition sheets and increased sales and profits.
  • Improved and applied social media marketing strategies to increase patronage.

Cosmetology Instructor

Stafford County Schools
Stafford, VA
08.2005 - 06.2009
  • Prepared students for Va cosmetology exam with 56% success.
  • Followed Va curriculum accurately with detailed lesson plans.
  • Planned both theory and practical lessons for 20 students.
  • Recruited clients for students to get practical experience.
  • Provided detailed instruction and role modeling for acceptable social and work-related behaviors.
  • Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
  • Conducted practice exams for 20 students including both theoretical and practical sections.
  • Maintained documentation on educational services and tracked students' progress to gauge overall success of learning program.
  • Advised students on course selection, career decisions and other academic and vocational concerns.
  • Planned and documented programs of study meeting individual needs and abilities of students.
  • Assisted program participants with achieving career and learning goals.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
  • Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
  • Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvements

Education

License - Cosmetology

Spotsylvania Vocational Center
Spotsylvania,Virginia
06.1989

General Studies

King George High School
King George, VA
06.1990

Cosmetology

Graham Webb Academy
Arlington Virginia
07.2009

Architectural Color And Cutting Techniques -

L'Oreal Academy
Soho, New York
09.2009

Cosmetology

The Paul Mitchell
Tysons Corner, VA
01.2010

The Basic Color Technique To Advance

American Board Hair Colorist
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
10.2011

Skills

  • Cosmetology
  • Va exam preparation expert
  • Lesson planning knowledge
  • Public speaking trained
  • Salon administration understanding
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Performance evaluation
  • Advanced Color specialist
  • Highly reliable
  • Customer service
  • Classic cocktails
  • Liquor, beer and wine knowledge
  • Responsible alcohol service
  • Menu memorization
  • Hospitality service expertise
  • Cash register operation
  • Attending multiple customers
  • Beverage preparation
  • Food preparation and safety

Timeline

Oh'Honey's Creation

Self-employeed
06.2021 - Current

Bartender Shift Manager

Applebee's Grill + Bar
08.2017 - 03.2020

Salon Professional/Leadership

Ratner Companies
07.2009 - 06.2020

Cosmetology Instructor

Stafford County Schools
08.2005 - 06.2009

License - Cosmetology

Spotsylvania Vocational Center

General Studies

King George High School

Cosmetology

Graham Webb Academy

Architectural Color And Cutting Techniques -

L'Oreal Academy

Cosmetology

The Paul Mitchell

The Basic Color Technique To Advance

American Board Hair Colorist
Chistel Melissa Taylor