Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Dana Weston

Albany,GA

Summary

Talented professional with keen eye for detail, adept in creating wide range of hairstyles that complement individual facial features .Experienced in providing high-end cosmetology services to clients in fast paced salon environment. Agile with strong attention to detail and excellent customer service skills.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Office Manager

Tony's Towing & Wrecker Service
04.2022 - Current
  • Maintained computer and physical filing systems.
  • Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
  • Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
  • Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
  • Developed and maintained successful relationships with vendors, suppliers and contractors.

Owner

De Sign Ele Gance Hair Salon
06.2014 - Current
  • Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
  • Fulfilled customer shipping needs by completing all purchase orders and customer invoices.
  • Designed business plan to define concept, short-term and long-term goals and strategies.

Salon Manager

Ulta Beauty
03.2016 - 01.2018
  • Oversaw salon employee performance, facility cleanliness, and sales.
  • Handled employee scheduling and coverage needs during business hours.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Managed cash flow, business transactions, banking, and accounting processes.

JCPenny

Master Cosmetologist
06.2006 - 06.2015
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.

Education

Diploma - Cosmetology

Albany Technical College
Albany, GA
09.2004

High School Diploma -

Southwest Georgia Institute of Education
Albany, Ga
04.2001

Skills

  • Upselling
  • Chemical Formulations
  • Corporate Policies and Procedures
  • Customer Loyalty
  • Data Entry
  • Sanitize Tools
  • Word Processing
  • Salon Management
  • Application Techniques
  • Styling
  • Braiding and Weaving
  • Washing and Drying
  • Client Service
  • Persuasion and Personal Influence
  • Safety Standards
  • Hair Coloring Techniques
  • Marketing
  • Administrative Duties
  • Outstanding Client Retention
  • Salon Maintenance
  • Client Requirements
  • Staff Management
  • Sales Strategies

Accomplishments

  • Implemented new, interactive employee scheduling system to monitor, gauge and project staffing needs.
  • Streamlined workflow by consolidating lengthy processes and redundant documentation which resulted in more effective and timely completion .
  • Resolved product issue through consumer testing.

Certification

  • CPM - Certified Professional Manager

Timeline

Office Manager

Tony's Towing & Wrecker Service
04.2022 - Current

Salon Manager

Ulta Beauty
03.2016 - 01.2018

Owner

De Sign Ele Gance Hair Salon
06.2014 - Current

JCPenny

Master Cosmetologist
06.2006 - 06.2015

Diploma - Cosmetology

Albany Technical College

High School Diploma -

Southwest Georgia Institute of Education
  • CPM - Certified Professional Manager
Dana Weston