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Lakeisha Elder

Houston,TX

Summary

Dynamic and licensed cosmetologist with a proven track record at Houston Community College System, excelling in hair styling and client consultations. Renowned for fostering a collaborative team environment and maintaining high sanitation standards, while consistently achieving client satisfaction through tailored services and expert product knowledge.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Cosmetologist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Cosmetologist

Houston Community College System
08.2024 - Current
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Collaborated with other cosmetologists to share knowledge and stay current on industry trends and techniques.
  • Contributed to a positive team atmosphere within the salon through open communication and mutual support among cosmetologists.
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment for the safety of both clients and staff members.
  • Attended hair shows, classes and seminars to stay up-to-date on latest trends.
  • Styled hair, makeup and nails for customers for special events and occasions.
  • Helped prepare clients for hair service.
  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Assisted hair stylists with colorwork by applying base colors and toners.
  • Prepared and mixed color formulas for clients' hair.
  • Massaged clients' scalp during shampoos.
  • Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
  • Shampooed, conditioned, and rinsed guests' hair using salon-exclusive products while educating clients on product benefits to increase product sales.

Sterile Manufacturing Operator

Empower Pharmacy
06.2023 - Current
  • Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, equipment operation, and best practices, fostering a positive work environment and team cohesion.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
  • Assisted in maintaining a clean workplace environment free from debris and hazards by closely following housekeeping protocols.
  • Collaborated with Quality Assurance teams in conducting regular inspections of finished products, ensuring all items met established quality standards.
  • Achieved higher product quality through rigorous adherence to standard operating procedures and quality control measures.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Chemistry

Houston Community College
Houston, TX
12-2025

Skills

  • Social skills
  • Friendly communication
  • Active listening
  • Licensed cosmetologist
  • Hair styling
  • Customer consultation
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Sanitation practices
  • Client consultations
  • Hair coloring and highlighting
  • Styling tools
  • Hair conditioning and styling
  • Relationship building
  • Cosmetology
  • Hair extension application
  • Bleaching, dyeing, and tinting
  • Sanitation maintenance
  • Hair assessments

Accomplishments

Assisted with hairstyling for the HCC Spring Fashion Show 2025, including curling and styling models' hair before and during the event.

Timeline

Cosmetologist

Houston Community College System
08.2024 - Current

Sterile Manufacturing Operator

Empower Pharmacy
06.2023 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Chemistry

Houston Community College

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