Katrina Lesko
Lucama,NC
Summary
Creative Hairdresser known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in modern cutting techniques, color theory application, and personalized styling advice. Excel in communication, adaptability, and client satisfaction by listening closely to needs and applying professional judgment for stunning results.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Barber
Lady Jane's Haircuts for Men
Garner, North Carolina
07.2020 - Current
- Delivered tailored men's haircuts at Lady Jane's Haircuts for Men.
- Executed straight razor shaves with careful attention to skin safety.
- Provided specialized barbering skills on a contract basis to meet diverse client needs.
- Engaged with customers to enhance their experience and ensure satisfaction.
- Sanitized equipment and maintained organized work areas to uphold hygiene and safety standards.
Salon Manager
Fantastic Sams Cut & Color
Smithfield, Nc
03.2021 - 07.2023
- Managed salon operations and daily workflow at Fantastic Sams Cut & Color
- Scheduled stylists and coordinated appointment books for smooth client service
- Monitored retail inventory and reordered professional hair care products
- Resolved client concerns to enhance satisfaction and resolved service issues with professionalism
- Supported hiring, onboarding, and performance coaching for team members
- Generated monthly reports to track performance that tracked progress towards goals set by ownership.
- Trained and supervised staff on proper customer service techniques and product knowledge.
- Conducted interviews with prospective employees prior to hiring decisions being made.
Assistant Manager
Bishops Cuts and Color
Raleigh, NC
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed front desk operations efficiently, scheduling, booking appointments, inventory, administrator skills
- Advised clients on haircut options to align with personal style and preferences.
- Built strong client relationships through delivery of quality haircuts and personalized styling services.
Product Manager
Great Clips
Wilson, NC
12.2017 - 09.2019
- Managed stock and inventory levels to ensure availability of products., corrective cuts, hair cutting
- Trained staff on new product processes and operational changes to enhance service delivery.
- Led product planning for Great Clips salon services and guest experience initiatives.
- Gathered stylist feedback to refine Great Clips app and online check-in features.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams across Great Clips franchise operations and marketing groups.
Education
GED - General Studies
International Beauty College
Martinsburg, WV 09.2012 - 03.2014
Skills
- Men's haircutting
- Barbering
- Precision hair cutting
- Clipper techniques
- Straight razor shaving
- Beard shaping
- Cuts and fades
- Bald fades
- Fade mastery
- Color application
- Shampooing expertise
- Hair treatments
- Diverse hairstyles
- Scalp care
- Facial grooming
- Blow-drying techniques
- Sanitation practices
- Work area sanitation
- Hair styling
- Clipper haircutting
- Clipper fading
- Kids' haircutting
- Cosmetology
- Salon operations
- Appointment scheduling
- Inventory management
- Inventory control
- Workflow coordination
- Operational management
- Staff oversight
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- Customer support
- Client communication
- Service consultations
- Client acquisition
- Relationship management
- Relationship building
- Sales strategy
- Revenue generation
- Business development
- Retail sales
- Direct sales
- Achieving sales targets
- Product merchandising
- Product knowledge
- Safety compliance
- Safety evaluation
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Computer operation
- Active listening
- Supervising experience
- Assistant manager
- Graduated cutting
- Service innovation
- Hair trends
- Hair artistry professional
- Razor cutting expert
- Hair trends
- Hair artistry professional
- Product knowledge
- Facial grooming
- Scalp care
- Texturizing techniques
- Razor cutting expert
Personal Information
- Title: MASTER STYLIST
- Availability: Willing to relocate: Anywhere
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- Cosmetology
- Present
- Cosmetology License
- Cosmetology Apprentice License
- Barbering License
Timeline
Salon Manager
Fantastic Sams Cut & Color
03.2021 - 07.2023
Barber
Lady Jane's Haircuts for Men
07.2020 - Current
Assistant Manager
Bishops Cuts and Color
09.2019 - 07.2020
Product Manager
Great Clips
12.2017 - 09.2019
GED - General Studies
International Beauty College
09.2012 - 03.2014