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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
08.2017 - 09.2021
  • 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
01.2005 - 09.2017
  • 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
01.2006 - 08.2017
  • 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
06.1999 - 08.2017
  • 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
01.2002 - 08.2005
  • 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, TX
03.2022

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
08.2017 - 09.2021

Barber

Nick & Ryan's Cutting Room
01.2006 - 08.2017

Police Officer

NYPD
01.2005 - 09.2017

Barbershop Manager

Rockabilly Barbers North
01.2002 - 08.2005

Barber

Rockabilly Barbers North
06.1999 - 08.2017

Barbering

Sol Barber & Styling Academy

Psychology

University at Pittsburgh

Psychology

Long Island C.W. Post
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