Kristen Strandboe
DeKalb,IL
Summary
Detail-oriented professional specializing in precision cutting and customer service. Known for exceptional communication skills and adaptability, consistently ensuring a safe and organized workspace to enhance client satisfaction.
Fast learner with the ability to pick up skills and new softwear systems. There is never a time that I'm not willing to learn new things.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Hair Cuttery
Hair Cuttery
Sugar Grove, IL
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided precision hair cutting services to meet client preferences and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Assisted in maintaining cleanliness and organization of workstations and tools for optimal efficiency.
- Engaged with clients to understand their style needs and recommend appropriate services or products.
- Adapted quickly to varying client demands, ensuring timely service delivery during peak hours.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline appointment scheduling and improve customer flow.
- Received ongoing training in new techniques and products to enhance skill set and service quality.
- Maintained a safe working environment by following safety protocols and keeping the workspace clean and organized.
Great Clips
Red Sky at Night
DeKalb, IL
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Hair Cuttery
Hair Cuttery
DeKalb, IL
03.2019 - 03.2021
- Supported inventory management by monitoring product levels and restocking supplies as needed.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety standards to ensure a safe salon environment for clients and staff.
- Kept work areas organized, clean and free of safety hazards.
- Consistently showcased attention to detail by meticulously inspecting all work before sending it on to the next stage of production.
- Kept equipment clean and maintained in order to meet requirements.
- Reduced material waste through accurate measurements and precise cutting methods.
- Operated cutting machine according to all safety protocols.
- Implemented time-saving strategies during cutting process, enabling a faster turnaround time for completed projects.
Sport Clips
HJ Corp
Many Locations Throughout Career
12.2016 - 08.2019
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- While managing kept the store clean and tidy along with doing haircuts and checking in on my new employees and other managerial tasks
Education
Cosmetology
Regency
Aurora, IL08-2016
Skills
- Safe equipment operation
- Measurement accuracy
- Workplace safety
- Cutting equipment maintenance
- Hand-eye coordination
- Quality assurance
- Precision cutting
- Workstation organization
- Tool selection
- Cutting
- Defective material identification
- Customer service
Timeline
Hair Cuttery
Hair Cuttery
08.2023 - 02.2024
Great Clips
Red Sky at Night
05.2021 - 08.2023
Hair Cuttery
Hair Cuttery
03.2019 - 03.2021
Sport Clips
HJ Corp
12.2016 - 08.2019
Cosmetology
Regency