Gerra Bishop
Dunlap,TN
Summary
- Strongly driven for success by being goal-oriented and results-driven
- Possess excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Adapted to working well under extreme pressure
- Skilled in being a team player with the ability and licensure to teach and train others
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Elementary School Teacher
Griffith Elementary School
Dunlap, TN
10.2023 - 11.2024
- Created a classroom environment conducive to learning, including establishing rules and procedures.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners.
- Participated in professional development activities related to educational trends.
- Utilized technology to enhance teaching methods and student engagement.
- Utilized educational technology to enhance teaching and learning experiences.
Small Business Owner
Self Employed Services
Dunlap, TN
01.2021 - 10.2024
- Tracked customer feedback through surveys and social media platforms.
- Supervised daily operations of the barbershop, ensuring smooth functioning.
- Developed marketing strategies to increase clientele base.
- Analyzed financial reports and identified areas of profitability improvement.
Manager/Barber Stylist
White Oak Barbershop
Red Bank, TN
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Collaborated with staff to maximize customer satisfaction, streamline procedures and improve bottom-line profitability.
- Executed new training initiative to improve skills and develop leaders from within.
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance and achieve daily performance objectives.
- Led employee performance reviews and discussed improvement strategies with each team member.
Cosmetology Instructor
Miller-Motte Technical College
Chattanooga, TN
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Responsible for preparing lesson plans that are engaging, hands on, and informative
- Efficient in differeincating instruction based on students learning ability and skill level
- Maintains compliance with State Board of Cosmetology and school policies and mandates
- Provides students with one-on-one demonstrations that are informative
- Sufficient in growing students self-esteem to be successful in the workforce.
Hairstylist
Great Clips
Soddy Daisy, TN
03.2016 - 01.2017
- Performed Haircutting services for a large clientele base
- Averaged 25 haircuts per shift
- Maintained 85% retention
Hairstylist
Studio H
Dunlap, TN
08.2011 - 03.2016
- Performed all standard hairstyling duties and client services
- Maintained and grew large clientele base for self and fellow stylist
- In charge of ordering and stocking color for salon and doing business with local distributors
Hairstylist
Artistic Expressions
Dunlap, TN
01.2010 - 04.2011
- Performed all duties of a successful hairstylist and color artist
- Forced to seek new employment because salon owner became ill
Griffith Elementary School
Title IX Teaching Assisant
Dunlap, TN
01.2010 - 05.2010
- Provided clerical and instructional support in classrooms
- Maintain and operate office systems
- Organize and coordinate meetings and conferences
- Job was funded through grant money and was only a six month postion
Hairstylist
The Shoppe
Dunlap, TN
08.2008 - 01.2010
- Gained skills from legendary hairstylist that had been in the cosmetology field for over 30 years
- Received knowledge in extensive haircutting classes
- Built large clientele based on word of mouth
Hairstylist and Managment
Bombshells Salon and Spa
Suffolk, VA
06.2003 - 03.2005
- Built large clientele base in short amount of time
- Maintained and performed all duties of master color artist and used advanced haircutting techniques on customers
- Managed front desk in 2004 as well performing duties of hairstylist
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT10-2023
Technical Licensure - Cosmetology
Rudy & Kelly Academy, A Paul Mitchell Partner School
2002
High School Diploma - College Path
Sequatchie County High School
1999
Cosmetology Instuctor
Chattanooga College 8/2015- 12/2015
Degree Seeking - Interdisciplinary Studies
Tennessee Technological University
Degree Seeking - Interdisciplinary Studies
Chattanooga State Community College
Degree Seeking - English Literature
Old Dominion University
Skills
- Elementary Teacher K-5th grade
- Licensed Cosmetologist for 23 years
- Licensed Cosmetology Instructor
- Outstanding customer service
- Quick learner
- Business management Skills
Accomplishments
- Graduated with honors from Western Governors University.
- Expanded client base by 40% through direct referrals
- Maintained a large clientele base
- Graduated with honors in the top 5% percent of the class at Rudy and Kelly Academy
Timeline
Elementary School Teacher
Griffith Elementary School
10.2023 - 11.2024
Small Business Owner
Self Employed Services
01.2021 - 10.2024
Manager/Barber Stylist
White Oak Barbershop
04.2018 - 01.2021
Cosmetology Instructor
Miller-Motte Technical College
01.2017 - 04.2018
Hairstylist
Great Clips
03.2016 - 01.2017
Hairstylist
Studio H
08.2011 - 03.2016
Hairstylist
Artistic Expressions
01.2010 - 04.2011
Griffith Elementary School
Title IX Teaching Assisant
01.2010 - 05.2010
Hairstylist
The Shoppe
08.2008 - 01.2010
Hairstylist and Managment
Bombshells Salon and Spa
06.2003 - 03.2005
Technical Licensure - Cosmetology
Rudy & Kelly Academy, A Paul Mitchell Partner School
High School Diploma - College Path
Sequatchie County High School
Cosmetology Instuctor
Chattanooga College 8/2015- 12/2015
Degree Seeking - Interdisciplinary Studies
Tennessee Technological University
Degree Seeking - Interdisciplinary Studies
Chattanooga State Community College
Degree Seeking - English Literature
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Arts - Elementary Education
Western Governors University