Kara Black
Austin,TX
Summary
Experienced stylist with 10+ years in high volume, fast paced salons and med spa environments. Known for accurate appointment scheduling, organized and sanitary work areas with a strong background in professional client communication. Skilled in product knowledge and recommendations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Stylist
Lifetime Life Spa
Austin, Texas
10.2026 - Current
- Provides individualized hair services and treatments that meet the clients’ needs and expectations
- Educates clients on products, services, and treatments to assist them in maintaining their style
- Serves as an expert in hair analysis, maintenance regimens while staying current in style and technique
- Promotes products, services and treatments
- Remains current on certifications and new trends in the industry
- Maintains work stations to salon standards
Stylist And Mentor
Milk + Honey
Austin, TX
07.2020 - 04.2026
- Supported junior stylists with service techniques, styling standards, and client care
- Worked with program leaders to align mentoring goals and expectations
- Kept work station clean by sanitizing tools and equipment between uses
- Consulted with clients about preferences and needs
- Maintained social media presence
Sales Associate
Salon Service Group
Austin, TX
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and displays to encourage customer sales
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items
- Responded to client e-mails and filled orders
Stylist
Sustain Salon
Oklahoma City, OK
09.2018 - 12.2019
- All independent hair salon operations and client service standards
- Managed appointment scheduling
- Front desk communications and processes
- Tracked inventory used for services
- Ordered or picked up supplies as needed
- Maintained cleanliness of work station by sanitizing tools and equipment between uses
- Engaged with and responded to online audience through social media platforms
Stylist
DK Salon
Oklahoma City, OK
08.2017 - 10.2018
- Provided consultations to identify client styling needs and preferences
- Maintained safety protocols by ensuring proper and safe handling of equipment and materials
- Managed social media accounts
- Improved booking processes and supported smoother appointment flow
- Backed up reception desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, and processing payments
Stylist
Velvet Monkey Salon
Oklahoma City, OK
06.2014 - 08.2017
- Backed up reception desk by greeting walk-ins answering phones, scheduling appointments and processing payments
- Kept salons entirety clean and neat to stay productive
- Communicated with clients about needs and suggested products to increase sales by 10%+ weekly
- Yearly fashion show preparation and support.
- Organized and maintained an inventory of products and supplies
- Assisted in managing social media posting
Stylist
French Quarter Salon
Ardmore, OK
12.2013 - 06.2014
- Applied makeup to achieve desired special event looks
- Completed manual scheduling and bookkeeping procedures
- Monitored inventory levels and reordered needed supplies
- Maintained sanitation standards for tools, stations, and treatment areas
Education
Cosmetology
Paul Mitchell The School
Ardmore, OK12-2013
Skills
- Product knowledge
- Social skills
- Multitasker
- Customer service oriented
- Attentive to detail
- Appointment management
- Product merchandising
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Hygienic operations
- Video and Photo editing
- Content scheduling
- 360 degree video
Affiliations
- www.instagram.com/hairkara_
- www.instagram.com/karaworeblack
- www.youtube.com/@karaworeblack
Timeline
Stylist
Lifetime Life Spa
10.2026 - Current
Stylist And Mentor
Milk + Honey
07.2020 - 04.2026
Sales Associate
Salon Service Group
01.2020 - 03.2020
Stylist
Sustain Salon
09.2018 - 12.2019
Stylist
DK Salon
08.2017 - 10.2018
Stylist
Velvet Monkey Salon
06.2014 - 08.2017
Stylist
French Quarter Salon
12.2013 - 06.2014
Cosmetology
Paul Mitchell The School