Gary Rich
Plano,TX
Summary
Started barbering/cutting hair in 1999 at the age of 18, in North Port, New York. After two years of working under Robert Wagner at Rockabilly Barbershop, I was promoted to manager. Later in 2005, I became a police officer for the NYPD. I continued to cut hair part time at Rockabilly Barbershop and at Nick & Ryan's Cutting Room in Centerport, NY through 2017.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Denver Police Department
Denver , CO
2017.08 - 2021.09
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
Police Officer
NYPD
Manhattan , NY
2005.01 - 2017.09
- Enforcement of high crime areas on foot post, conducting patrols, issuing citations, arresting suspects, completing paperwork and testifying in court.
- Issued tickets of violators of local laws quality of life offenses, criminal court summons, assaults and warrant arrest.
- Assigned finding felony suspects, such as those possessing weapons, or committing recurring crimes who are wanted for arrest for violent crimes, burglary, robberies and assaults.
Barber
Nick & Ryan's Cutting Room
Centerport , NY
2006.01 - 2017.08
- Used clips and shears to complete various types of fades, shaves and cuts.
- Consulted with clients to assess personal style preferences and unique needs.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
Barber
Rockabilly Barbers North
Northport , NY
1999.06 - 2017.08
- Completed full and partial shaves with clippers and standard and straight razors.
- Styled hair according to customer preferences.
- Consistently received positive performance reviews from guests.
Barbershop Manager
Rockabilly Barbers North
Northport , NY
2002.01 - 2005.08
- Scheduling barbers appointments/clients
- Instructing new barbers
- Matching barbers to clients based on their strengths
- Used clips and shears to complete various types of fades, shaves and cuts.
- Consulted with clients to assess personal style preferences and unique needs.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Educated clients/employees about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
- Answered phone calls daily to assess customer needs, schedule appointments and give advice about hairstyle options.
- Resolved guest complaints about service or style.
- Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
Education
Barbering
Sol Barber & Styling Academy
Dallas, TX03.2022
Psychology
University at Pittsburgh
2009
Psychology
Long Island C.W. Post
2005
Skills
- Managerial/Supervisor Experience
- Clippers Usage
- Straight razor
- Thinning shears
- Scissors
- Customer Safety
- Clipper over comb
- Equipment Maintenance
- Advanced communication skills
- Professional manner
- Well-groomed appearance
Certification
- Barbering Apprenticeship 2000
Timeline
Police Officer
Denver Police Department
2017.08 - 2021.09
Barber
Nick & Ryan's Cutting Room
2006.01 - 2017.08
Police Officer
NYPD
2005.01 - 2017.09
Barbershop Manager
Rockabilly Barbers North
2002.01 - 2005.08
Barber
Rockabilly Barbers North
1999.06 - 2017.08
Barbering
Sol Barber & Styling Academy
Psychology
University at Pittsburgh
Psychology
Long Island C.W. Post
- Barbering Apprenticeship 2000
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