Ka Vang
Merced,CA
Summary
Cosmetologist applying hair cutting, coloring, braids, manicures, and basic spa pedicures to support client confidence and salon presentation. Builds services from client consultation, skin and scalp assessment, and product upselling while keeping customer records current. Uses bilingual English and Hmong communication to serve a wider client base.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Retail Associate
Ross
06.2021 - 04.2024
- Inventory stock and requisition new stock.
- Set up merchandise displays.
- Greet customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs.
- Answer customer questions about goods or services.
- Process sales or other transactions.
Retail Sales Associate Cashier
Asian Supermarket
Merced, CA
04.2026 - Current
- Assisted customers in product selection to enhance shopping experience.
- Maintained organized and visually appealing merchandise displays.
- Maintained a clean and organized store environment, contributing to a positive customer experience.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Managed returns and exchanges, resolving customer issues promptly and professionally.
- Provided expert product knowledge to customers, guiding them towards suitable purchases that met their needs.
Cosmetologist
Milan Institute
Merced, CA
09.2025 - 08.2026
- Bleach, dye, or tint hair, using applicator or brush.
- Cut, trim and shape hair or hairpieces, based on customers' instructions, hair type, and facial features, using clippers, scissors, trimmers and razors.
- Update and maintain customer information records, such as beauty services provided.
- Analyze patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment or suggest hair styles.
- Shampoo, rinse, condition, and dry hair and scalp or hairpieces with water, liquid soap, or other solutions.
- Educated clients on proper skincare routines and product usage for optimal results between visits.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Educated clients on proper hair care techniques to promote healthier hair between appointments.
Education
Cosmetology
Milan Institute
Merced, CA01-2026
High School Diploma - undefined
El Capitan High School
Merced, CA01-2018
Skills
- Skin care
- Hair color
- Client consultation
- Customer service
- Upselling services
- Blow-drying techniques
- Chemical service safety
- Scalp analysis
- Hair cut
- Manicures
- Facial services
- Braiding
- Appointment scheduling
- Sanitation protocols
- Chemical relaxer application
- Waxing
- Facial massage
Certification
- 2025
- Dermalogica Clean Touch, Dermalogica
- Lucascide Certification, Lucascide
- Skinny on Skin, Impactmelanoma.org
Languages
english
hmong
Timeline
Retail Sales Associate Cashier
Asian Supermarket
04.2026 - Current
Cosmetologist
Milan Institute
09.2025 - 08.2026
Retail Associate
Ross
06.2021 - 04.2024
High School Diploma - undefined
El Capitan High School
Cosmetology
Milan Institute
Certifications
- Lucas-cide Safe Space Certified 2026
- Barbicide Certified 2027
- Dermalogica Clean Touch Certified