Kierra Bradley
Richmond,VA
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Night Time Cosmetology Instructor
Chesterfield County Schools
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted practice exams students on both theoretical and practical sections.
- Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
- Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons.
- Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
- Maintained laboratory with equipment, tools and supplies to meet course needs.
- Recruited clients for students to get practical experience.
- Planned both theory and practical lessons for students.
- Made lessons plan to prepare students for Stateboard
Salon Manager
JCPenney Salon
07.2022 - Current
- Oversaw salon employee performance, facility cleanliness, and sales.
- Handled employee scheduling and coverage needs during business hours.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Managed cash flow, business transactions, banking, and accounting processes.
- Coached and trained employees to optimize performance and achieve demanding business objectives.
- Worked to continuously increase salon business through effective sales, service, and operations policies.
- Controlled inventory by tracking expenses, purchases, and shelf stock.
- Maintained general appointment calendar and set shift schedules.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Back up to General Manager when needed to run entire store.
Cosmetology Instructor
Empire Beauty School
01.2021 - 07.2022
- Followed curriculum accurately with detailed lesson plans.
- Conducted practice exams for students on both theoretical and practical sections.
- Recruited clients for students to get practical experience.
- Planned both theory and practical lessons for students.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
- Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
- Met training needs with well-organized, factual programs based on contemporary requirements.
- Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
Master Cosmetologist
JCPenney Salon
04.2018 - 06.2021
- Attended regular trainings and workshops to maintain cosmetology license and stay current on technique and skills.
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
- Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
- Developed new techniques to improve appearance of customer and provide different looks.
- Grew sales with great work ethic, individualized beauty care plans and positive attitude.
- Shampooed, conditioned, cut, colored and styled hair, following individualized client specifications and product recommendations to increase return customer base.
- Researched latest trends in hair and makeup to stay updated on color, style, and technique.
- Consulted with new clients, asking appropriate questions to understand needs and expectations for hair color, style and care.
Salon Manager
Inova Schar Cancer Institute
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Provided a wide range of beauty services to patients in Chemotherapy
- Services included but not limited to – wig fittings, hair shavings, shampoo styles, and nail services
- Provided consultations and education to patients regarding hair care, treatment, and products
- As the lead cosmetologist I was afforded the opportunity to help build the salon’s establishment and grand opening through product branding, building inventory, and setting prices
- Reached out to current chemo patients via telephone or visiting patients in the chemo corridor to introduce them to services provided by Inova Schar
- Took courses on the specifics of certain product use on chemo patients
- Managed the salon and its day-to-day processes to include making sure all other stylists had even patient distribution through out the day, ensuring that the salon met the sanitation requirements for chemo patients, and ensuring that the salon had the products needed for all different types of reactions from chemo
- Provided reports to upper management on the use of the facility, and the impact the salon was having on chemo patients in improving self-esteem while creating viable options for coping with hair loss
- I worked very hard and was successful in cultivating an atmosphere where chemo patients could feel comfortable while overcoming the devastating effects of excessive hair loss due to chemotherapy
Cosmetology Instructor
Paul Mitchell The School
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Worked as assistant with the recruiting officer to introduce the Paul Mitchell School to potential students graduating from the local high schools
- Taught theory to students in preparation for VA state boards
- Created lesson plans for other cosmetology instructor’s that included fun interactive lessons to help students through intense coursework
- Managed the salon clinic floor while students worked with clients under my cosmetology license
- Invited industry professionals to speak with students about technology and owning small businesses
- Set standards and protocols for salon sanitation and held students accountable for work stations and equipment
- Prepared price lists for students to charge clients for services rendered
- Responded to on-line reviews daily and provide feedback to management
- Motivated and coached students to improve their performance
- Established long-term client relationships that increased business and developed opportunities for students through referrals and networking
BE(YOU)FUL
Self-employeed
05.2017 - 03.2020
- Provided mentorship for young women between the ages of 12-15
- Partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of America in conjunction with Northern Virginia Community College to host wellness events and seminars for the youth
- Organized self-help activities for youth to cope with low self-esteem and bullying
- Partnered with the American Cancer Society and taught the Look Good Feel-Good courses at local hospitals specializing in the Tender Loving Care program that offers patients wigs, hats, scarves, etc.
- Managed the donations of local businesses to support this non-profit venture
- Purchased supplies for all youth participating in wellness events
- Managed the marketing budget to gain interest in the principles and concepts of Be(You)tiful
- Key Achievement: Helped over 500 young ladies by providing mentorship and a safe place to work through problems
- Participated in conference calls and meetings with school guidance counselors to identify students that could benefit from mentorship and self-esteem workshops
- Directed activities of other volunteers in the Be(You)tiful network
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN12.2024
Skills
- Haircare Course Management
- Salon Administration Understanding
- Course Planning
- Customer Preferences
- Adaptive
- Collaboration Skills
- Microsoft Word Excel
- Research & Collecting data
- Excellent Customer Service Communication
- Phone etiquette
- Detailed-oriented
- Reliable
- Leadership
Timeline
Night Time Cosmetology Instructor
Chesterfield County Schools
08.2022 - Current
Salon Manager
JCPenney Salon
07.2022 - Current
Cosmetology Instructor
Empire Beauty School
01.2021 - 07.2022
Salon Manager
Inova Schar Cancer Institute
08.2018 - 03.2020
Master Cosmetologist
JCPenney Salon
04.2018 - 06.2021
Cosmetology Instructor
Paul Mitchell The School
08.2017 - 03.2020
BE(YOU)FUL
Self-employeed
05.2017 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Capella University
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