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Joanie Minor

Bessemer,AL
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Summary

Results-focused Braid-tech/ 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.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Stylist/ Braiding Technician

Elaine Long Of Elaine's Hair Care
01.2009 - 06.2019
  • Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in salon.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.

Shampoo Technician

Elaine Long @ Elaine's Hair Care
09.2008 - 01.2009

Assisted the stylist with shampooing clients.

Assisted with placing clients underneath the dryers.

Removed rods/ rollers from roller sets.

Maintained a properly stocked area.

Washed and dried towels and folded them for clients and stylists.


Assistant Store Manager

Head Start Hair Care
05.2004 - 07.2007
  • Maintained positive customer relationships by responding quickly to customer service inquiries.
  • Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
  • Responded to customer concerns, working with manager to significantly raise customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Supervised and evaluated staff, enabling them to improve skills, achieve daily objectives and attain advancement.
  • Interviewed, hired and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
  • Processed payments for credit and debit cards and returned proper change for cash transactions.

Stylist

Henrietta's Hair Design
01.2003 - 09.2004
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
  • Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
  • Monitored current trends to understand fashions and better serve customer needs.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.

Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice/ Paralegal

ITT Technical Institute, Bessemer, AL
05.2012


  • Honor Roll (every Semester 2010-12)
  • Graduated with 3.6 gpa
  • Dean's List (every Semester 2010-12)

Associate of Science - Lawson Community College

Brown Mackie College, Birmingham, Al.
05.2001
  • Dean's List (every Semester2000-01)
  • Honor Roll (every Semester 2000-01)

GED -

Jefferson County Community For Economic Opp., Birmingham, AL
05.2001

Skills

  • Highlights and Lowlights
  • Sales Expertise
  • Extension Installations
  • Special Occasion Styling
  • Staff Management
  • Customer Consultations
  • Hair Conditioning and Styling
  • Razor Cutting Expertise
  • Braiding and Weaving
  • Hair Extensions
  • Texturizing Services

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Stylist/ Braiding Technician - Elaine Long Of Elaine's Hair Care
01.2009 - 06.2019
Shampoo Technician - Elaine Long @ Elaine's Hair Care
09.2008 - 01.2009
Assistant Store Manager - Head Start Hair Care
05.2004 - 07.2007
Stylist - Henrietta's Hair Design
01.2003 - 09.2004
ITT Technical Institute - Associate of Science, Criminal Justice/ Paralegal
Brown Mackie College - Associate of Science, Lawson Community College
Jefferson County Community For Economic Opp. - GED,
Joanie Minor