ERIN STEADHAM
Ames,IA
Summary
Hairstylist with hands-on experience in haircutting, formal styling, salon sanitation, and point-of-sale transactions. Supports client satisfaction through clear consultations, timely appointments, retail guidance, and accurate cash handling in fast-paced service settings.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Hairstylist
The Salon in Ames
Ames, Iowa
01.2025 - Current
- Performed precision haircuts, blowouts, and formal styling services.
- Provided consultations to clients about their desired hairstyle and hair care needs.
- Recommended retail haircare products tailored to client needs, enhancing overall client satisfaction.
- Cultivated strong client relationships, leading to increased referrals from satisfied customers.
- Maintained a sanitized and organized workstation, ensuring compliance with salon safety standards.
- Cleaned tools, stations, and work areas to support salon safety.
- Coordinated daily appointment scheduling for clients of appointments throughout the day.
- Assisted other stylists with busy periods in the salon.
Cashier
Fareway Stores Inc.
Ames, Iowa
11.2023 - 11.2025
- Processed customer purchases at Fareway Stores Inc. checkout lanes with accuracy.
- Processed cash, card, and check payments accurately following Fareway Stores Inc. register procedures.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change, ensuring a smooth and efficient checkout experience.
- Balanced cash drawer and resolved register differences during Fareway Stores Inc. shifts.
- Assisted customers with coupons, price checks, and return requests.
Cashier
Mike Mass
Harlan, IA
02.2019 - 07.2023
- Greeted customers and addressed questions about store products and services, enhancing customer experience.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning and end of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Restocked shelves to ensure product availability for customers.
Babysitter
Melody Lee
Harlan, IA
02.2017 - 02.2019
- Supervised children during outdoor activities, promoting safety and active participation.
- Assisted with meal preparation, snack time, and bedtime routines to maintain structure and comfort for children.
- Greeted parents upon arrival home, providing detailed updates on children's activities and well-being throughout the day.
Education
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology
PCI Academy
Ames, IA01-2025
Skills
- Advanced haircut techniques
- Hair color application
- Blowout styling
- Client consultation
- Product recommendation
- Salon sanitation
- Appointment scheduling
- Client payment processing
- Point-of-sale management
- Sales reconciliation
- Customer Service
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Barbering techniques
- State licensed stylist
- Online Ordering
Timeline
Hairstylist
The Salon in Ames
01.2025 - Current
Cashier
Fareway Stores Inc.
11.2023 - 11.2025
Cashier
Mike Mass
02.2019 - 07.2023
Babysitter
Melody Lee
02.2017 - 02.2019
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology
PCI Academy