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Kathy Bodelson

Hairstylist/Seamstress
SANTA FE,NM

Summary

Adept Seamstress and Hairstylist with a proven track record of exceeding client expectations through meticulous garment construction and personalized hair consultations. At The Cuttery, contributed to salon revenue growth by expertly upselling products. Skilled in fabric cutting and project leadership, with a talent for enhancing client satisfaction and maintaining high-quality standards in both fashion and beauty industries. Creative [Job Title] with history of sewing [Type] products and executing tasks to contribute to team success. Skilled in running different machine types and sizes, producing diverse products and using range of stitches. Displays sense of urgency in completing tasks and meeting deadlines. Dedicated Hairsrylist knowledgeable about constructing, labeling and decorating products in high-volume, deadline-driven production settings. Possesses technical skills that include zipper installation, fabric cut and sew construction. Interprets patterns and operates sewing equipment to create products to specification. Dedicated Hairstylist knowledgeable about constructing, labeling and decorating products in high-volume, deadline-driven production settings. Possesses technical skills that include zipper installation, fabric cut and sew construction. Interprets patterns and operates sewing equipment to create products to specification.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Seamstress

Self Employed
01.1990 - Current
  • Created detailed garment sketches and discussed specifications with clients.
  • Drew patterns and cut fabric pieces, assembled, and sewed to create wearable garment.
  • Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area and verified safe and proper equipment functionality to reduce downtime.

Hairstylist

The Cuttery
06.2015 - 04.2023
  • Increased salon revenue by upselling products and additional treatments during appointments.
  • Trimmed, cut, and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
  • Consistently maintained cleanliness of the workspace, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for clients.
  • Conducted thorough consultations with each client before beginning any service, ensuring clear communication regarding desired outcomes.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized hair consultations and recommending suitable styles.

Hairstylist

PS Salon/ Lyn Cole
10.2012 - 03.2015

One chair Salon within a Senior Living Facility not associated with the Facility, contracted by PS Salons throughout Arizona had to take a coarse and be certified with Alzheimer's, and stages of dementia, I was completely in charge and my supervisor Lyn Cole would pick up time sheets, make sure have enough stock and I would be in charge of ordering supplies coordinating events for seniors as well as head to toe beauty service, general opening and closing procedures

Education

Certificate - Cosmetology

Vogue College of Cosmetology
Santa Fe, NM
05.1995

No Degree - Dental Hygiene

Santa Fe Community College
Santa Fe, NM
03.1989

No Degree - Fashion Design

Saddleback College
Mission Viejo, CA
05.1981

High School Diploma -

Ygnacio Valley High School
Concord, CA
06.1980

Skills

  • Alterations expertise
  • Garment construction
  • Project Leadership
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Active Listening
  • Problem-Solving
  • Decision-Making
  • Teambuilding
  • Attention to Detail

Certification

License of Cosmetology since 1995 License# C056371

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Hairstylist

The Cuttery
06.2015 - 04.2023

Hairstylist

PS Salon/ Lyn Cole
10.2012 - 03.2015

Seamstress

Self Employed
01.1990 - Current

Certificate - Cosmetology

Vogue College of Cosmetology

No Degree - Dental Hygiene

Santa Fe Community College

No Degree - Fashion Design

Saddleback College

High School Diploma -

Ygnacio Valley High School
Kathy BodelsonHairstylist/Seamstress