Kenyatta Eskridge
Summary
Dedicated college student with a passion for learning. Proficient in collaboration , and problem-solving. Thrives in dynamic academic environments and eager to contribute skills and enthusiasm to diverse projects and opportunities. Remains optimistic in difficult circumstances and does a great job keeping a well rounded attitude.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Student
Cleveland Community College
Shelby, NC
08.2025 - Current
- Gave presentations on current topics relevant to the curriculum.
- Participated actively in group projects, contributing to successful outcomes.
- Adapted to diverse learning environments, including remote and in-person settings.
- Engaged in classroom discussions, demonstrating critical thinking skills.
- Completed coursework in a broad range of subjects, developing a well-rounded education.
- Prepared and delivered presentations on subject-specific topics.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Identified areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Analyzed key performance indicators to identify effective strategies.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Adapted to new hairstyling trends and techniques, enhancing service offerings and demonstrating commitment to professional growth.
- Greeted customers, answered phones and booked appointments.
- Maintained cleanliness of work station by sanitizing tools and equipment between uses.
- Provided consultations to clients about their desired hairstyle and hair care needs.
- Educated clients on proper home hair care maintenance techniques.
- Shampooed, conditioned, cut, colored and styled hair according to client's instructions.
- Organized scheduling of appointments throughout the day.
- Assisted other stylists with busy periods in the salon.
- Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business.
- Applied highlights, lowlights or other coloring techniques.
- Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns.
- Styled and designed traditional and contemporary hairstyles for men and women daily.
- Assisted in performing a variety of beauty treatments, enhancing client satisfaction through personalized service.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the workspace, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
- Provided high-quality customer service during client consultations, fostering a welcoming and positive environment.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety standards were met.
- Utilized customer service skills to build relationships with clients.
- Used strong communication skills to effectively speak to and liaise with potential clients and develop business relationships.
- Performed hair cutting and styling services on customers, including shampooing, blow-drying, coloring, highlighting and perming.
- Scheduled appointments with clients according to salon protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of client information in the salon database system.
- Consulted with clients prior to providing any type of cosmetic service.
- Draped and shampooed clients to prepare for haircutting and styling by stylist.
- Shampooed, conditioned and dried hair and scalp or hairpieces.
- Developed new styles and techniques.
- Responded to customer inquiries by phone, email, and in person.
- Used curlers, rollers and curling irons to press and curl hair.
- Applied water or setting, straightening or waving solutions to hair.
- Bleached, dyed or tinted hair using applicator or brush.
- Combed, brushed and sprayed hair or wigs to set style.
- Customized styles, services and products to suit client needs and maintain customer satisfaction.
Education
Cosmetology
Cleveland Community College
Shelby, NC 08.2025 - 02.2026
Skills
- Client communication
- Presentation skills
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Goal setting
- Customer service
- Trend adaptation
- Hair cutting
- Hair coloring
- Appointment scheduling
- Client consultations
- Record keeping
- Client relationship building
- Workplace sanitation
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Self-regulation
- Safety procedures
- Team development
- Active learning
- Positive attitude
- Attention to detail
- Appointment setting
- Visual communication
- Active listening
- Fast learner
- Task initiative
- Communication skills
- Client consultation
- Sanitation practices
- Client relationship management
- Hair styling
- Hair braiding
- Blowout techniques
- Haircutting techniques
- Hair texture management
- Problem-solving aptitude
Timeline
Student
Cleveland Community College
08.2025 - Current
Cosmetology
Cleveland Community College
08.2025 - 02.2026