John Holden El
Largo,MD
Summary
Professional grooming specialist with significant experience in delivering high-quality haircuts, shaves, and styling services. Strong focus on team collaboration and adapting to client needs. Skilled in modern and classic barbering techniques, maintaining sanitation standards, and providing exceptional customer service. Dependable and results-driven with passion for enhancing client satisfaction and fostering welcoming atmosphere.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Natural Hairstylist
01.2006 - Current
- Perfected the skills of box braiding, cornrowing, as well as twisting and styling dreadlocks
Barber-Stylist
Crownz Barbershop
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Maintained a clean and hygienic work environment by regularly sanitizing tools, equipment, and workstations.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized haircuts and grooming services based on individual preferences.
Barber-Stylist
Herb’s Barbershop
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Maintained a clean and hygienic work environment by regularly sanitizing tools, equipment, and workstations.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized haircuts and grooming services based on individual preferences.
Barber-Stylist
Diverse Barbershop
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Maintained a clean and hygienic work environment by regularly sanitizing tools, equipment, and workstations.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized haircuts and grooming services based on individual preferences.
Barber-Stylist
New Hanover Correctional Center
11.2023 - 12.2023
- Maintained a clean and hygienic work environment by regularly sanitizing tools, equipment, and workstations.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
Barber-Stylist
Rutherford Correctional Center
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Maintained a clean and hygienic work environment by regularly sanitizing tools, equipment, and workstations.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized haircuts and grooming services based on individual preferences.
Pandemic Barber-Stylist
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
Barber-Stylist
Tyrrell Prison Work Farm Barbershop
09.2018 - 10.2019
- Managed the barbershop for 13 months
- Utilized time management effectively reducing the average haircut time from 45 minutes to 30 minutes.
- Mastered clipper over comb
Apprentice
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Mastered the hot oil treatment
- Refined the use of the thermal-styling tools
- Honed professionalism by balancing my appointments within limited time and space
M-Con Barber
Scotland Correctional Inst.
06.2011 - 09.2011
- Learned the importance of time management skills and communication skills
Barber
SCI Gen. Pop. Blue Unit
05.2010 - 12.2010
- Learned the skill of the fundamental fade haircut
Barber’s Assistant
SCI M-Con
08.2009 - 03.2010
- A trial period that proved my worth as a prison barber
Education
Barber School Graduate -
Central Carolina Community College
Lillington, NC08-2017
High School Diploma -
E.T. Beddingfield High School
Wilson, NC01.2004
Skills
- Quick Learner
- Client consultation
- Appointment Scheduling
- Hair styling techniques
- Schedule Management
- Precision haircutting
Certification
- Registered Barber - North Carolina Board of Barber Examiners
Timeline
Barber-Stylist
Crownz Barbershop
05.2024 - 10.2024
Barber-Stylist
Herb’s Barbershop
02.2024 - 09.2024
Barber-Stylist
Diverse Barbershop
12.2023 - 03.2024
Barber-Stylist
New Hanover Correctional Center
11.2023 - 12.2023
Barber-Stylist
Rutherford Correctional Center
10.2021 - 10.2023
Pandemic Barber-Stylist
02.2020 - 10.2021
Barber-Stylist
Tyrrell Prison Work Farm Barbershop
09.2018 - 10.2019
Apprentice
08.2017 - 08.2018
M-Con Barber
Scotland Correctional Inst.
06.2011 - 09.2011
Barber
SCI Gen. Pop. Blue Unit
05.2010 - 12.2010
Barber’s Assistant
SCI M-Con
08.2009 - 03.2010
Natural Hairstylist
01.2006 - Current
Barber School Graduate -
Central Carolina Community College
High School Diploma -
E.T. Beddingfield High School