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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, UT
10-2023

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

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