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Danielle Thomasson

Grand Prairie

Summary


Professional cosmetologist with strong background in beauty and wellness, prepared for this role. Skilled in hair styling, makeup application, and skincare treatments. Known for collaboration and adaptability, ensuring team efficiency and client satisfaction. Reliable, creative, and committed to delivering exceptional results in fast-paced environment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

COSMETOLOGIST

Dani Cutz Up
01.2019 - 01.2025
  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Demonstrated high level of customer service to increase retention and satisfaction.
  • Attended regular trainings and workshops to maintain cosmetology license and stay current on technique and skills.
  • Shampooed, conditioned, cut, colored, relaxed and styled hair, following individualized client specifications and product recommendations to increase return customer base.
  • Used social media platforms to promote salon and services.
  • Answered phone calls, text, and emails to schedule client appointments. Also provided online booking link.
  • Constantly received positive reviews from clients.

Cosmetology Instructor

Ogle School
11.2023 - 11.2024
  • Developed engaging lesson plans that incorporated industry trends, resulting in a dynamic learning environment.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations governing cosmetology instruction while maintaining a safe, clean learning environment at all times.
  • Evaluated individual student progress by conducting regular assessments and providing constructive feedback.
  • Enhanced students'' practical skills by demonstrating and explaining various cosmetology techniques.
  • Adapted instructional methods based on individual student needs or learning styles, resulting in greater success and satisfaction among the student body.

COSMETOLOGIST/SALON MANAGER

Beauty Ambitions Salon
02.2011 - 03.2021
  • Cut and styled hair for both male and female customers of all ages according to individual preferences and latest styles.
  • Promoted to salon manager in 2016 while continuing to work as a stylist.
  • Oversaw salon employee performance, facility cleanliness, and sales.
  • Opened and closed salon.
  • Delegated workplace responsibility to appropriate staff.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Built business through commitment to excellent customer service, resulting in customer loyalty and retention.
  • Promoted business through marketing initiatives and use of social media.
  • Controlled inventory by tracking expenses, purchases, and shelf stock.

STATE BOARD EXAMINER/EXAM PROCTOR

Professional Credential Services
01.2015 - 07.2017
  • Maintained compliance with test center policies, practices and procedures.
  • Maintained secure and positive environment conducive to testing.
  • Secured testing materials and maintained confidentiality of all details.
  • Helped accommodate students with disabilities or special needs for alterations to test administration.
  • Assisted faculty with setting up tests and coordinating test spaces.
  • Evaluated competency of applicants to determine qualifications for licensure.
  • Communicated clearly and effectively.
  • Administered individual and group assessments according to testing guidelines.

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Little Rock School District
02.2015 - 05.2017
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Provided instruction for students in core subject areas.
  • Followed lesson plans designed by absent teachers.
  • Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
  • Utilized variety of instructional strategies to meet individual student needs.
  • Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching, Elementary Education

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR
01-2026

Associate of Science - Education

Pulaski Technical College
North Little Rock, AR
01.2010

Cosmetology License - Cosmetology

Thelma's Beauty Academy
Little Rock, AR
01.2003

Skills

  • Effective client retention
  • Operational efficiency
  • Client Satisfaction
  • Outstanding client service
  • Salon team leadership
  • Articulate expression
  • Effective collaboration
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Engaged listening
  • Licensed cosmetologist
  • Professionalism and ethics

Certification

  • General Studies Certificate
  • Mizani Certified
  • Redken Master Specialist
  • Paul Mitchell Cut & Color Certification
  • Individual Eyelash Extension Certificate

Timeline

Cosmetology Instructor

Ogle School
11.2023 - 11.2024

COSMETOLOGIST

Dani Cutz Up
01.2019 - 01.2025

SUBSTITUTE TEACHER

Little Rock School District
02.2015 - 05.2017

STATE BOARD EXAMINER/EXAM PROCTOR

Professional Credential Services
01.2015 - 07.2017

COSMETOLOGIST/SALON MANAGER

Beauty Ambitions Salon
02.2011 - 03.2021

Associate of Science - Education

Pulaski Technical College

Cosmetology License - Cosmetology

Thelma's Beauty Academy

Bachelor of Arts - Teaching, Elementary Education

Henderson State University

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