James Whittier
1313 E Vista Chinio Apt 824 Palm Springs,CA
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in cosmetology, retail, and customer service. Collaborative team player with a track record of delivering outstanding services and achieving organizational goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Hair Stylist
James Williams Hair
Southern, CA & Boston, MA
11.2015 - Current
- Managed daily operations, including budgeting, marketing, and client scheduling, at two different sites
- Worked closely with clients, offering expert advice and guidance on hair coloring techniques and styles
- Evaluated the needs of customers and made recommendations for products based on hair type, desired results and lifestyle
- Increased sales by educating customers about products.
- Certified by framesi as an educator
- Obtained advanced training in Redken and Bumble and Bumble hair care and coloring
Hair Stylist
Bungalow Salon
Los Angeles, CA
11.2013 - 11.2015
- Offered professional advice on haircuts, color, and formal design during consultations with customers.
- Assisted customers in making informed decisions by offering expert guidance on recommended products and services
- Proficient in the education and selling of hair products.
- Instructed and provided training to salon staff.
Hair Stylist
Cynthia K Salon
Boston, MA
08.2003 - 11.2013
- Oversaw day-to-day operations including budgeting, marketing, and scheduling clients
- Designed and ordered marketing materials utilizing online software
- Advised customers on their haircare needs
- Created hair styles for formal events
- Analyzed customers' hair, facial features, and needs, and recommended appropriate services.
Hair Stylist
John Dellaria Salon
New York, NY & Boston, MA
09.1998 - 08.2003
- Consulted with customers on hair styles and colors
- Addressed hair styling needs to a high-end clientele
- Developed strategic relationships to ensure repeat business
- Created open dialogues to ensure the meeting of client's needs and to exceed expectations.
Education
Cosmotology Program
Minuteman Regional School of Technology
Lexington, MA05-2000
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Dseign
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY05-1991
Skills
- Hair Styling
- Hair Cutting
- Coloring
- Geometric Hair Cutting
- Pyrametric Hair Cutting
- Customer Service
- Adaptable
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-solving
- Multi-tasking
- Ambitious
- Organized
- Networking expertise
- Photoshoot styling
- Social Media Promotion
- Cosmetology principles knowledge
- Color Corrections
- Familiar with relaxers
- Razor cutting expert
- Schedule Management
- Outstanding customer service
Timeline
Owner/Hair Stylist
James Williams Hair
11.2015 - Current
Hair Stylist
Bungalow Salon
11.2013 - 11.2015
Hair Stylist
Cynthia K Salon
08.2003 - 11.2013
Hair Stylist
John Dellaria Salon
09.1998 - 08.2003
Cosmotology Program
Minuteman Regional School of Technology
Associate of Applied Science - Fashion Dseign
Fashion Institute of Technology
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