Howard Godfrey
Chicago,IL
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Background Barber
ME WE - Pilot
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Applied range of waxes, creams, gels and pomades to client hair to achieve style goals.
- Operated clippers and shears to create customized looks.
- Completed quality haircuts and styling for men, women and children.
- Styled hair according to customer preferences.
- Consulted with clients to assess personal style preferences and unique needs.
- Consistently received positive performance reviews from guests.
Additional Barber
THE CHI Season 6 - Main Cast
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Consulted with clients to assess personal style preferences and unique needs.
- Styled hair according to customer preferences.
- Demonstrated knowledge of latest industry trends, tools and techniques to meet diverse customer preferences.
- Completed full and partial shaves with clippers and standard and straight razors.
- Completed quality haircuts and styling for men, women and children.
- Operated clippers and shears to create customized looks.
- Tracked changing trends for men, teens and boys to best serve core clientele.
- Consulted with customers to understand hair cut, color and styling desires.
- Cultivated reputation for excellent hairstyling services and delivered top-quality results to clients.
Additional Barber
FORCE - Season 2
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Styled hair according to customer preferences.
- Consulted with clients to assess personal style preferences and unique needs.
- Consistently received positive performance reviews from actors.
- Operated clippers and shears to create customized looks.
- Completed quality haircuts and styling for men, women and children.
- Installed extensions and worked with various hair pieces to give clients desired looks.
- Monitored actors finished hair designs, to maintain continuity in scenes.
Additional Barber
HEIST 88 - FILM
08.2022 - 08.2022
- Styled hair according to customer preferences.
- Consulted with actors to assess personal style preferences and unique needs.
- Consistently received positive performance reviews from actors.
- Demonstrated knowledge of latest industry trends, tools and techniques to meet diverse customer preferences.
- Resolved actor complaints about service or style.
- Completed quality haircuts and styling for men, women and children.
Salon Owner/Operator
3 Sinks Salon
03.2015 - 06.2022
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
- Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel.
- Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
Barber
Ripple Effects
07.2021 - 10.2021
- Styled hair according to actor preferences.
- Consistently received positive performance reviews from actors.
- Consulted with actors to assess personal style preferences and unique needs.
- Advised actors on how best to care for hair and maintain health between visits.
- Offered actors variety of facial shaving services using both modern and traditional techniques.
- Completed full and partial shaves with clippers and standard and straight razors.
Additional Barber
FORCE - Season 1
03.2021 - 08.2021
- Applied range of waxes, creams, gels and pomades to client hair to achieve style goals.
- Cultivated reputation for excellent [Type] services and delivered top-quality results to clients.
- Offered clients variety of facial shaving services using both modern and traditional techniques.
- Completed full and partial shaves with clippers and standard and straight razors.
- Consulted with customers to understand hair cut, color and styling desires.
- Operated clippers and shears to create customized looks.
- Completed quality haircuts and styling for men, women and children.
Celebrity Barber
Ajes Salon
04.2002 - 12.2013
- Styled hair according to customer preferences.
- Consulted with clients to assess personal style preferences and unique needs.
- Built a strong client base, comprised of business professionals and celebrities.
- Developed and implemented marketing strategies, to attract new customers.
- Met and exceeded goals that were set by management, for client services.
Television Personality
Chicagolicious - 20 Episodes
02.2012 - 08.2012
- Read prepared scripts for television show.
- Engaged viewers through social media platforms to increase program visibility.
- Appeared as a main cast member in all episodes.
- Utilized improve skills, to help produce usable content for television program.
- Worked as part of a seven person cast on a television show.
- Demonstrated a knowledge of television production, camera and sound.
Professional Barber
Salon DMP
06.1995 - 04.2002
- Answered incoming telephone calls and scheduled appointments for clients.
- Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
- Distributed business cards outside of salon to generate new business.
- Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
- Maintained regular client list and successfully handled walk-in customers.
- Kept shop neat, professional and welcoming to guests of different backgrounds.
Education
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
American Career Training
Chicago, IL09.1996
High School Diploma -
Sullivan High School
Chicago, IL06.1995
Skills
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Hairstyles and Trends
- Trend Expertise
- Cuts and Fades
- Product Knowledge
- Workflow Efficiency
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
Background Barber
ME WE - Pilot
04.2023 - 04.2023
Additional Barber
THE CHI Season 6 - Main Cast
03.2023 - 04.2023
Additional Barber
HEIST 88 - FILM
08.2022 - 08.2022
Additional Barber
FORCE - Season 2
05.2022 - 10.2022
Barber
Ripple Effects
07.2021 - 10.2021
Additional Barber
FORCE - Season 1
03.2021 - 08.2021
Salon Owner/Operator
3 Sinks Salon
03.2015 - 06.2022
Television Personality
Chicagolicious - 20 Episodes
02.2012 - 08.2012
Celebrity Barber
Ajes Salon
04.2002 - 12.2013
Professional Barber
Salon DMP
06.1995 - 04.2002
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
American Career Training
High School Diploma -
Sullivan High School
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