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Gerardo Contreras

Arcadia,CA

Summary

Dynamic professional with over 45 years in the hair salon industry, including ownership of Jerry’s Hair Design. Renowned for exceptional customer service and building strong partnerships, I have successfully coached apprentices and collaborated with top haircare brands. Licensed barber with extensive product knowledge, committed to continuous learning and excellence in styling.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience

Work History

Certified California Massage Theraspist (CMT)

Self Employed
Los Angeles, CA
07.2001 - Current

Providing physical therapy thru sports massage, swedish massage and client consultations in the greater Los angeles area for over 25 years.

Commercial Driver

TowerEV
3800 N Mission Rd, Los Angeles, CA, 90031
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance with regulations.
  • Communicated effectively with dispatch to report delays or changes in schedule.
  • Conducted thorough pre-and post-trip vehicle inspections, identifying potential issues before they became problems.
  • Adapted quickly to changing road conditions while maintaining control over the vehicle at all times, preventing accidents or other risks associated with commercial transportation.
  • Enhanced company reputation with excellent customer service and professional demeanor during deliveries.
  • Developed lasting relationships with customers through consistent professionalism, punctuality, and a commitment to exceptional service.
  • Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
  • Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
  • Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
  • Documented mileage, deliveries, pickups, customer issues and damages.
  • Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.

Business Owner

Jerry’s Hair Design
3973 W 6th St
07.1980 - 02.2020
  • Utilized point-of-sale systems to streamline transactions and improve customer experience.
  • Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.

Education

Barbery

Royal Barber College
Montebello, CA
1979

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Customer service
  • Building strong partnerships
  • Product Knowledge

    Licensed in barbery and over 2,000 hrs of instruction practice before 1979 and opened my own brick and mortar barber shop in 1980 Simultaneously, conducted Instructor Trainings and coached and developed beginning apprentices

    Between 2017 and 2018, I've worked closely with State Board Apprenticeship Program This lead to multiple student successions Barbery and styling has been an on going practice until present day

    Throughout the years, I've built strong relationships with clients in all industries and have partnered with haircare brand vendors such as Joico, Redken and Nexxus

    With over 45 years in the hair salon industry, I am looking to continue my craft and add to my already vast knowledge of styling

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Commercial Driver

TowerEV
01.2025 - 03.2025

Certified California Massage Theraspist (CMT)

Self Employed
07.2001 - Current

Business Owner

Jerry’s Hair Design
07.1980 - 02.2020

Barbery

Royal Barber College