Debi Erickson

I have worked at this private beauty school for 20 years.

I fly in once a month and teach their particle classes for Acrylic, Hard Gels, and Art.

In the state of Colorado, the State Board requires each licensed nail technician to attend an 8-hour course to receive their electric file certification. I teach this class at Westland Beauty Academy. It includes sanitation and disinfection protocol, the proper way to use an electric file, and the appropriate bits to ensure the safety of the clients' nails and the nail technician.

• Administered various nail care services to customers, including gels (both hard and soft gels), acrylic, manicures, and pedicures.
• Ensured sanitization standards were met for equipment and areas after each customer.
• Kept customer records up-to-date
• Provided guidance on maintaining healthy nails
• Engaged with clients to identify their specific preferences
• Guided clients on selecting appropriate nail treatments
• Addressed customer questions and concerns immediately
• Performed administrative duties such as scheduling appointments and taking payments from customers.
• Provided excellent customer service through friendly interactions with clients.
• Kept up-to-date on new trends in the nail industry.
• Accommodated special requests during client consultations
• Built repeat client base.

• I owned a nail salon with 8 nail technicians working for me. 4 that rented and 4 that worked on commission
• Created service menus, pricing strategies, and promotional campaigns to attract new customers and retain existing ones.
• Instructed staff on fundamental sanitation practices
• Executed routine performance evaluations to maintain consistent service quality.
• Conducted routine inspections for equipment functionality
• Ensured smooth functioning of all salon activities
• Established relationships with local businesses to promote cross-marketing opportunities for mutual benefit.
• Designed customer rewards system granting discounts for regular visits
• Designed effective ad campaigns to highlight salon services
• Assisted with training new hires on basic job responsibilities such as greeting customers properly or using specific techniques when performing treatments.
• Promoted services and products.
• Ensured compliance with hygiene standards by overseeing cleaning methods

I opened up my own suite in Jefferson City. I built a very successful clientele within 3 months. Unfortunately, COVID hit, and I knew that the governor would be shutting me down. I still owned my house here in Glendale. I ended up selling my home and was forced to close my business. In Missouri, they shut down all salons for 2 years.

• Built strong rapport with existing customers to enhance satisfaction
• Developed and executed sales enhancement strategies for the region
• Recorded customer orders and invoices accurately
• Oversaw inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock
• Handled inquiries about product availability and pricing information
• Covered designated sales regions to engage potential clients
• Ensured strong customer relations through continuous product education
• Managed customer concerns pertaining to distribution.
• Worked closely with my supplier to guarantee uninterrupted product supply.
• Managed inventory levels to ensure timely distribution of products.
• Participated in trade shows to promote products.
• Displayed consistent professionalism while interacting with customers.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction with punctual deliveries
• Informed regular customers of new products or services and price changes.

• Served as one of 25 educators for Young Nails. I traveled nationwide, teaching licensed nail technicians advanced classes.
• The classes I taught included Acrylics, Hard Gels, Nail Art, and the Electric File.