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Overview
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Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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I enjoy working with the public .
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Debbie Hoffman

Hayward,California

Summary

  • Have experience with body building
  • Competed with NPC & AAU
  • Three 1st place (1996) with AAU
  • One 4th place (1994) with NPC
  • Boxing 1999 - 2003
  • Experience with nutrition science
  • Consistently woking out starting in 1986

Friendly Cosmetologist with over 20 years of experience in hair care. Exceptional knowledge of modern makeup and haircare trends with outstanding attention to detail and commitment to individualized client care. Dedicated to maintaining clean and professional workspaces for customer comfort.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cosmetologist

Self-Employeed At. The Hair Studio
Alameda, California
06.2018 - Current
  • Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments and created client service tickets.
  • Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Attended regular trainings and workshops to maintain cosmetology license and stay current on technique and skills.
  • Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments and collecting payments for services rendered.
  • Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
  • Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
  • Created memorable customer experiences, adding bonus services such as head and neck massages during appointments.
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
  • Shampooed, conditioned and rinsed guests' hair using salon-exclusive products while educating clients on product benefits to increase product sales.
  • Kept detailed records of customer information and services provided to increase return customers .

Tomo's Mini Spa

Tomo Takayama
Alameda, CA
06.2011 - 07.2012
  • Evaluated current processes to develop improvement plans.
  • Produced detailed and relevant reports for use in making business decisions.
  • Compiled research data and gave professional presentations highlighting finds and recommended optimizations.
  • Reviewed internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement.
  • Conducted thorough reviews of operations to devise and deploy improvement strategies.
  • Created and optimized records management strategies to coordinate and protect information.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Project Coordinator

Oakland Police Department
Oakland, CA
06.1999 - 06.2010
  • Kept projects on schedule by managing deadlines and adjusting workflows.
  • Liaised between departments to facilitate communication and keep appropriate parties updated on project developments.
  • Supervised multiple projects from project start through delivery by prioritizing needs and delegating assignments.
  • Gathered requirements for ongoing projects and organized details for management use.
  • Supervised street patrols with volunteers and officers.
  • Coordinated training between volunteers and officers for street interventions and counseling.
  • Helped officers with self-defense trainings.
  • Assisted with special operations.

Education

Cosmetology - Cosmetology

Alameda Beauty College
Alameda, CA

High School Diploma -

Alameda High School
Alameda, CA
07.1973

Skills

  • Clipper and Trimmer Operation
  • Shampooing and Conditioning
  • Customer Preferences
  • Adaptable to Changing Client Needs
  • Beard Shaping
  • Client Consultations
  • Scalp Care
  • Hair Cutting and Trimming
  • Active Listening
  • Friendly Communication
  • Hair Coloring and Highlighting
  • Chemical Mixing and Application
  • Salon Management

Accomplishments

Through diet and exercise, I have come out of major injuries.

Training is a significant part of my life.

Would like to train others to reach whatever goals they want to achieve .


Certification

  • Personal Training Certification. NAFC
  • CPR/AED Certification American Heart Savers

Affiliations

NPC - Body Building competition

AAU - Body Building competition

I enjoy working with the public .

I enjoy working with the public because everyone has their own unique personality. Have been able to learn so much from others and enjoy listening as well as sharing.

Timeline

Cosmetologist

Self-Employeed At. The Hair Studio
06.2018 - Current

Tomo's Mini Spa

Tomo Takayama
06.2011 - 07.2012

Project Coordinator

Oakland Police Department
06.1999 - 06.2010

Cosmetology - Cosmetology

Alameda Beauty College

High School Diploma -

Alameda High School
Debbie Hoffman