Denise Finger
Maggie Valley,NC
Summary
Motivated Cosmetology Instructor with integrated technology expertise provides classroom atmosphere conducive to continuous learning and student retention. Demonstrated experience and success teaching adult learners. Promotes student success through timely communication, growth-based feedback and strategy implementation that meet student needs.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Salon Owner/Operator
Blue Moon Salon
Waynesville, NC
06.2006 - 09.2022
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Provided financial management through preparation of bank deposits and settlement of sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Maintained updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adjust business operations accordingly.
Cosmetic Arts Instructor
Haywood Community College
Clyde, NC
08.2007 - 05.2017
- Modeled interpersonal relationships with staff members, students and administrators and strived to enhance student learning and well being.
- Created and delivered lessons through distance, virtual and face-to-face learning and fulfilled requirements of district's curriculum program.
- Maintained daily student records and evaluated student progress.
- Attended department meetings and collaborated with other fine arts teachers.
- Scheduled shows and performances in accordance with school calendar.
- Evaluated and graded students' class work, performances, projects, assignments and papers.
- Sponsored student fine arts clubs, attending club meetings and events.
- Engaged in corrective and disciplinary action when appropriate.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Assisted program manager in keeping educational environment clean and professional.
- Instructed all aspects of program; clinical and classroom.
Education
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology
Haywood Community College
Clyde, NC05.2007
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Effective demonstration teaching techniques
- Waste Management and Reduction
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Payroll Administration and Timekeeping
- POS Terminal Operations
- Inventory Tracking and Management
- Desktops, Laptops and Mobile Devices
- Deadline Management
- Customer Relations
- Money Handling
- Employee Motivation
- Administrative Management
- Records Organization and Management
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Performance Assessment
Excellence in Teaching Award
This award is voted on by the students.
Timeline
Cosmetic Arts Instructor
Haywood Community College
08.2007 - 05.2017
Salon Owner/Operator
Blue Moon Salon
06.2006 - 09.2022
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology
Haywood Community College