Kelsey Dotson
Atlanta
Summary
Dynamic and skilled cosmetologist with extensive experience and education in diverse artistic techniques across the beauty industry. Leverages a profound understanding of color theory and composition to elevate clients' aesthetic appeal, ensuring personalized and impactful results. Proficient in both digital and traditional media, bringing versatility and innovation to every artistic endeavor. Committed to staying ahead of trends while fostering a creative environment that inspires beauty and confidence.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Salon floor Stylist
Yoly’z Salon of Vinings
05.2024 - Current
- Perform hair cuts, hair color, blonding, vivid color and Keratin Complex smoothing treatments on guests
- Work front desk scheduling appointments, completing transactions
- Sell Aveda retail to guests
- Take inventory on hair color and products, and restocking.
- Cleaning tasks
Special Events Hair and Make Up Artist
08.2025 - Current
- Hair and Make up artist for weddings, fashion shows, photoshoots, special events
- Complete trial before events if necessary
- Able to travel to events
Launch Atlanta Marketing Agency
02.2025 - Current
- Work under founder, Andi Frey completing administrative assistant tasks
- Run the social media, website and inventory for Burgers and Berry’s pop-up farmers market weekly
- Create graphics in Canva
- Work in Meta Business Suite or Planable for multi media uploads
- Work various events around the city including the Atlanta Dogwood Festival, Marietta Art in the Park, A cHaRM’ing Evening, Westside Stride etc.
- Fully remote unless working an event
- Hybrid part time
Salon floor stylist
Vanason’s Salon
03.2023 - 05.2024
- Perform hair cuts, hair color, highlighting, balayage and facial waxing services on guests
- Work front desk - Schedule appointments, complete transactions
- Complete tasks such as laundry, proper sanitation cleaning techniques, inventory, restocking and ordering color/products
- Sell retail Aveda products to guests
Salon Assistant
Riley Salon
04.2022 - 03.2023
- Assist Stylists throughout salon, mainly assisting the owner
- Shampoo guests
- Blow dry guests
- Perform color retouches
- Apply toners/ glosses at shampoo bowl
- Train new assistants
- Work the front desk
- Complete tasks such as laundry, cleaning color bowls, restocking color, mixing color and more cleaning
Sales Leader
American Eagle Outfitters
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Supervise associates as they work the floor
- Sell retail items to customers
- Use customer service skills
- Make weekly schedules
- Open and close registers
- Run social media accounts for the store
- Plan weekly sales events to bring customers into the store
Auditor
Interra International
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Complete all financial auditing for Interra International from the year 2019.
- Works in Excel
- Temporary job
Server
Cracker Barrel
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Provide service to customers through meals and providing connections to each person
Employee at NCG cinemas
NCG Acworth Cinema
03.2017 - 12.2018
- Usher, Cashier and Concessions maker
- Helper for children’s birthday parties. Help set up, pass things out, give directions and clean up
- Use customer service skills
Preschool Teacher
Little Warriors Preschool- North Cobb High School
08.2016 - 05.2018
- Teacher for math, science and literature for ages 4-5
- Offered well balanced and nutritious menu options
- Made lesson plans and classroom decorations
- Supervised a group of 6 student teachers throughout the semester
- Taught an average of 12 children per school year
- Gave one on one attention to children while sustaining overall focus on the entire group
- Passed NOCTI exam ensuring official preschool certification
Education
Make Up Artist
Industry Make Up Academy
Atlanta, GA08-2025
Make Up Artist
Industry Make Up Academy
Atlanta, GA08-2025
Premiere Beauty Shows
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Georgia State University
High School Graduate - undefined
North Cobb High School
05-2019
Skills
- Creative
- Fast thinker
- Leader and great communicator
- Able to work in Excel
- Good with computers
- Team Player
- Proficient on all social media platforms
- Client relationships
- Social media promotion
- Networking skills
- Photo editing
- Client consultation
Certification
- Make Up Artist, Industry Make Up Academy - August 2025
Timeline
Special Events Hair and Make Up Artist
08.2025 - Current
Launch Atlanta Marketing Agency
02.2025 - Current
Salon floor Stylist
Yoly’z Salon of Vinings
05.2024 - Current
Salon floor stylist
Vanason’s Salon
03.2023 - 05.2024
Salon Assistant
Riley Salon
04.2022 - 03.2023
Sales Leader
American Eagle Outfitters
03.2021 - 01.2022
Auditor
Interra International
02.2020 - 03.2020
Server
Cracker Barrel
09.2019 - 03.2020
Employee at NCG cinemas
NCG Acworth Cinema
03.2017 - 12.2018
Preschool Teacher
Little Warriors Preschool- North Cobb High School
08.2016 - 05.2018
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Georgia State University
High School Graduate - undefined
North Cobb High School
Make Up Artist
Industry Make Up Academy
Make Up Artist
Industry Make Up Academy
Premiere Beauty Shows