Danay'ja Middleton
Fort Lauderdale,Florida
Summary
Licensed Cosmetologist with experience in luxury hair services, color, healthy hair care, and client education. Passionate about building great relationships and companionship. Experienced in salon operations, customer service, and cosmetology instruction, with a strong ability to build lasting client relationships and provide a welcoming, professional experience. Known for attention to detail, creativity, and staying current with industry trends to consistently deliver high-quality results.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Cosmetology Educator
Aveda Institute
2025.11 - 2026.07
- Developed and delivered comprehensive curriculum on advanced cosmetology techniques.
- Mentored students in practical applications of hair, skin, and nail care.
- Evaluated student performance through hands-on assessments and feedback sessions.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance professional development for aspiring cosmetologists.
- Implemented best practices for sanitation and safety compliance in classroom settings.
- Assisted students with post-graduation career planning by providing guidance on resume writing, interviewing techniques, and job search strategies tailored to the beauty industry.
Stylist
All Dolled Up Hair Salon
2022.09 - 2025.06
- Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Stayed updated on current hair trends and techniques to make customers look fashionable and increase satisfaction.
Sales Associate
Salon Centric
2024.01 - 2025.03
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing expert product knowledge and personalized recommendations.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring availability of top-selling beauty products for clients.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with salon professionals to drive repeat business.
- Executed visual merchandising strategies that aligned with brand standards, increasing store appeal.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
Stylist/Associate
Lemon Honey Salon
2021.07 - 2022.08
- Helps clients decide their ideal haircut and hairstyle
- Completes haircutting techniques, including trims, layers, and texturizing
- Performs haircoloring methods, such as highlights, ombre, and balayage
- Styles hair, including blowouts, curls, braids, ponytails, and updos
- Upsells clients on products and services
- Develops ongoing relationships with clients
- Keeps a clean station and sanitizes all tools
- Follows all salon policies and procedures
Assistant
Pyure Aveda
2021.02 - 2021.07
- Shampoo hair
- Prepare hair stylist stations
- Sweep floors
- Mix colors
- Laundry
- Stock towels, products, and retail inventory
- Answer phones and schedule appointments
- Provide other assistance as necessary
Crew Member
Dunkin' Donuts
2019.09 - 2021.03
- Prepare products according to operational and quality standards and serve them with enthusiasm in a clean, fast paced environment
- Deliver great and friendly guest experiences
- Provide customers with product details
- Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment
- Balance receipts and payments in cash registers
- Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service
- Work as part of a team to meet guests' needs and give them a reason to come back.
Cashier
Chipotle Mexican Grill
2019.02 - 2019.09
- Accurately take orders
- Help put away merchandise and supplies after truck deliveries
- Work with management to resolve customer issues as they arise
- Make the correct change at the register
- Prepare food by following food safety guidelines at all times
- Clean workstation as needed during downtimes such as sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet, tidying up server station, taking out trash, or checking and cleaning bathroom
- Following closely the original recipes to ensure the same high-quality food every time.
Education
Cosmetology Certification - Cosmetology
Aveda Institute
Davie, Florida06.2021
High School Diploma -
South Broward High School
Hollywood, Florida06.2019
Skills
- Customer Service
- Creativity
- Organizational
- Leadership
- Communication
- Prepare products according to operational and quality standards and serve them with enthusiasm in a clean, fast-paced environment
- Deliver great and friendly guest experiences Provide customers with product details
- Clean or sanitize work areas, utensils, or equipment
- Balance receipts and payments in cash registers
- Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service
- Work as part of a team to meet guests' needs and give them a reason to come back
- Precision Hair Styling
- Social Media Savvy
Timeline
Cosmetology Educator
Aveda Institute
2025.11 - 2026.07
Sales Associate
Salon Centric
2024.01 - 2025.03
Stylist
All Dolled Up Hair Salon
2022.09 - 2025.06
Stylist/Associate
Lemon Honey Salon
2021.07 - 2022.08
Assistant
Pyure Aveda
2021.02 - 2021.07
Crew Member
Dunkin' Donuts
2019.09 - 2021.03
Cashier
Chipotle Mexican Grill
2019.02 - 2019.09
High School Diploma -
South Broward High School
Cosmetology Certification - Cosmetology
Aveda Institute