Beauty Salon Owner
Self-employeed
05.2019 - 12.2025
Hi, I’m
Jamie Jenks
HairStylist
N. Syracuse,NY
Overview of Attained Expertise
SUMMARY of 19 Years of Accumulated Expertise
Combines artistic vision with business management, requiring a mix of technical industry knowledge and operational skills.
- Managing daily scheduling, product restocking, and facility maintenance.
- Budgeting, setting service prices, and tracking profit margins (average is around 8–15%).
- Hiring, training, and mentoring stylists to ensure service standards are met.
- Developing the salon’s aesthetic, social media presence, and client retention strategies.
- Maintain a cosmetology license for the benefit of mentoring staff.
- Set up Structure as Sole Propertiooship
- Modern Trends: and focusing on specialized services like natural hair care or eco-friendly products
Summary
Hairstylist with extensive experience in client consultations and tailored hair treatments. Proficient in a variety of styling techniques and dedicated to enhancing client knowledge on hair care. Streamlined appointment scheduling to maximize efficiency and client satisfaction. Results-focused Hair Stylist dedicated to maximizing satisfaction and retention with proactive attention to individual customer needs. Smoothly handles questions and resolves concerns with great problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Multitasks and manages time well to consistently meet performance targets.
Work History
Self Employed ServicesCicero, New York
Hairstylist
05.2007 - Current
Job overview
- Consulted clients to assess desired hairstyles and preferences.
- Provided haircuts, color treatments, and styling for diverse clientele.
- Maintained cleanliness of workstation by sanitizing tools between uses.
- Developed customized hair treatment plans based on individual client needs.
- Educated clients on proper hair care products and maintenance techniques.
- Managed appointment scheduling to optimize daily workflow efficiency.
- Recommended hair care products tailored to specific customer concerns.
- Styled and designed a variety of hairstyles for men and women daily.
- Greeted customers, answered phones and booked appointments.
- Provided consultations to clients about their desired hairstyle and hair care needs.
- Followed trends in hairstyling techniques to increase customer satisfaction and attract new demographics.
- Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business.
- Recommended products to clients based on their individual needs.
- Tracked inventory of supplies used for styling services.
- Cultivated strong value-added relationships with customers by delivering accurate service and product knowledge to drive earnings.
- Sold conditioner, shampoo, hair treatment, and styling products to educate clients on proper hair care.
- Performed special hair treatments, scalp massages and updated styling techniques to modernize and streamline services.
- Collaborated with other beauty professionals on projects related to hairstyling.
- Pursued continuing education and training to stay up to date with new trends and techniques.
- Designed and recommended home hair care regimens and treatments to meet individual customer needs.
- Advised clients on how to maintain their haircuts between visits.
- Upsold additional services when appropriate to increase sales volume.
- Participated in team discussions regarding marketing strategies for the salon.
- Supervised front-end of salon, booked appointments, inventoried sales area and coordinated employee schedules to maximize operations.
- Updated and maintained customer information records and beauty services provided.
Self-employeedBrewerton, New York
Beauty Salon Owner
05.2019 - 12.2025
Job overview
- Prepared billings and estimates for customers.
- Educated service personnel on company policy and procedure.
- Evaluated employee performance through close observation and performance rubrics.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Initiated workplace improvement programs for increased service efficiency.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Researched and evaluated current and potential products used by service staff.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Learned and remained updated on statutory requirements and regulations.
- Scheduled in-house and vendor work accounting for sales and customer volume.
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Provided financial management through preparation of bank deposits and settlement of sales, returns, and transaction reports.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Utilized best practices theory when selecting vendors and products.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Delegated workplace responsibility to appropriate staff.
Education
OCM BOCESLiverpool, NY
Associate of Arts from Cosmetology
05.2006 - 04.2007
University Overview
- Completed professional development in Cosmetology
Skills
Relationship building and management
Business management
Customer relationship management
Market trend analysis
Product recommendations
Retail sales strategies
Networking expertise
Continuous professional improvement
Industry trends
Proficient in hairstyling products
Brand awareness
Consultative sales
Product knowledge and expertise
References
References available upon request.
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 12 in the development of Passions Salon.
- Doubled client base over a 6-month period through innovative marketing efforts
- Supervised team of 12 staff members.
- Achieved exemplary results through effectively helping with employees and clent relations.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Exemplary Attendance throughout career of Salon Ownership and HairStylist
- Documented and resolved all client and employee issues which led to immediate and above satisfactory results
- Purchase of all proper and quality equipment, tools, and necessary supplies
- Tracking of all inventory for salon and necessary tools for the upkeep of the salon
- Maintain proper property license and fees
Timeline
Hairstylist
Self Employed Services
05.2007 - Current
OCM BOCES
Associate of Arts from Cosmetology
05.2006 - 04.2007