Kevin Pendleton
Dallas,TX
Summary
Dynamic salon owner and former Technical Director at Luster Products Inc., skilled in strategic planning and employee motivation. Successfully enhanced departmental efficiency through innovative training methods and effective resource allocation. Proven track record in hair extensions and project oversight, fostering a culture of excellence and creativity in high-pressure environments.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Salon Owner/Operator
High Maintenance Hair Lounge
Duncanville, TX
09.2018 - Current
- Provided financial management through preparation of bank deposits and settlement of sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Offered hair serves to clients
Technical Director
Luster Products Inc.
Chicago, IL
06.1990 - 01.2025
- Led decision-making processes for internal technology expenditure and technical resource allocation.
- Implemented departmental efficiency by training and onboarding new hairstylists with advanced methodology.
- Supervised manufacturing workflows for consistent product excellence.
- Generated proposals for enhancing technical processes to maximize resources.
- Developed budget plans with marketing leadership.
- Directed and mentored project teams, assigning tasks and assessing their performance.
- Directed execution of tech upgrades enhancing performance.
Education
Stylist Instructor - Hairstyling
Dallas Barber College
Dallas, TX04.2015
Barber License - Barbering
Roston Schiol of Men’s Hair Design
Long Beach, CA12.1980
High School Diploma -
Gardena Senior High School
Gardena, CA1979
Skills
- Focus and Follow-Through
- Policy Development and Enforcement
- Annual Planning
- Fast Learner
- Employee Performance Evaluations
- Hair Extensions
- Issue Resolution
- Executive Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Employee Motivation and Performance
- Change and Growth Management
- Talent Allocation
- Management Training
- Strategic Planning
- Employee Training
- Hair Coloring Techniques
- Department Oversight
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Customer Preferences
- Customer Service
- Social Media Platforms
- Originality and Creativity
- Staff Management
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Project Oversight
- Store Layouts
- Price Structuring
- Professional Networking
- Team Leadership
- Word Processing
- Thrive Under Pressure
Timeline
Salon Owner/Operator
High Maintenance Hair Lounge
09.2018 - Current
Technical Director
Luster Products Inc.
06.1990 - 01.2025
Stylist Instructor - Hairstyling
Dallas Barber College
Barber License - Barbering
Roston Schiol of Men’s Hair Design
High School Diploma -
Gardena Senior High School