Devon Kilgore
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Dynamic beauty professional with over 6 years of experience dedicated to continuous learning and skill enhancement. Renowned for actively listening to clients and fostering an environment where they feel beautiful inside and out. Dependable team player seeking a long-term position in a salon that values collaboration and growth. Expertise includes color treatments, precision cutting, and effective client consultations, ensuring personalized service that meets diverse needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Hair Stylist/Small Business Owner
Industry Beauty Bar/ Coastal Kolors
10.2024 - Current
- Marketing and sales within the business
- Advertising for the company
- Monitoring cash flow and profitability
- Set performance and social media goals
- Handle escalated concerns or complaints
- Managing licenses and DBA
- Networking with other professionals and emailing for PR
- Educating constantly to stay on current trends
- Consistently maintained cleanliness of the workspace, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for clients.
- Conducted consultations to assess client needs, recommending tailored styling options for individual preferences.
- Built a loyal clientele through exceptional customer service and attention to detail in styling techniques.
Hair Stylist- Level 3
Color Bar Hair Studio
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Provided personalized styling consultations to enhance client satisfaction and loyalty.
- Developed expertise in color application techniques to achieve desired client outcomes.
- Maintained current knowledge of industry trends and product innovations for informed recommendations.
- Implemented inventory management strategies to optimize product availability and minimize waste.
- Fostered a collaborative team environment through effective communication and mentoring initiatives.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of fashion trends and industry news, ensuring relevant styling suggestions for clients.
Commission Hair Stylist
Studio K Salon
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Scheduled customer appointments
- Collaborated with team members to optimize scheduling and workflow efficiency.
- Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
- Educated customers on products to maximize benefits
- Distributed business cards
Apprentice & Level 1 Stylist
Amanda Thompson-Damsels and Blokes Salon
08.2021 - 03.2024
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Hair Salon Assistant
Alan Murphy Salon
07.2019 - 04.2021
- Assisted senior stylists in maintaining clean and organized workstations and tools.
- Trained new apprentices on salon protocols and best practices in hairdressing techniques.
- Implemented inventory management practices to ensure adequate stock of hair care products.
- Performed basic housekeeping duties such as sweeping, taking out trash and collecting dirty linens for wash.
- Studied advanced techniques to develop proficiency and better serve customers.
- Assisted hairdressers with cutting, coloring, and styling hair to maintain salon workflow efficiency.
Manager/ Receptionist
Salons By Kaye
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Scheduled appointments
- Hear and resolve complaints from customers or the public.
- Filed documents or records.
- Receive payment and record receipts for services.
- Collected deposits, payments, or fees.
Education
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Aveda Institute
TX05-2020
Skills
- 6 Years of Experience and I never want to stay stagnant/ not be open to learning something new or better
- Appointment scheduling
- Hair styling techniques
- Organized
- Relationship building and management
- Business management
Honors & Activities
STUDENT OF THE WEEK 3 TIMES AT AVEDA
Timeline
Hair Stylist- Level 3
Color Bar Hair Studio
10.2025 - 12.2025
Hair Stylist/Small Business Owner
Industry Beauty Bar/ Coastal Kolors
10.2024 - Current
Commission Hair Stylist
Studio K Salon
03.2024 - 05.2024
Apprentice & Level 1 Stylist
Amanda Thompson-Damsels and Blokes Salon
08.2021 - 03.2024
Hair Salon Assistant
Alan Murphy Salon
07.2019 - 04.2021
Manager/ Receptionist
Salons By Kaye
01.2017 - 07.2017
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Aveda Institute