Dynamic professional with a proven track record. Excelled in financial management and client relations, enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. Demonstrates exceptional verbal and written communication skills and a meticulous, service-oriented mindset.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Salon Owner
Elizabeth Ann Salon
05.2023 - Current
Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
Maintained daily, monthly, and quarterly records of costs and revenue.
Kept all areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
Provided financial management through preparation of bank deposits and settlement of sales, returns, and transaction reports.
Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Handled payments and processed credit card transactions.
Kept calendar with scheduled appointments for appropriate treatments and time slots.
Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Co-Owner
Studio Snob
03.2021 - 05.2023
Established foundational processes for business operations.
Conducted target market research to scope out industry competition and identify advantageous trends.
Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
Oversaw daily salon operations and performed general salon tasks.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
Stylist
M Salon Federal Hill
03.2010 - 03.2021
Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
Monitored current trends to understand fashions and better serve customer needs.
Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
Stylist
Brocato's Studio of Hair Design
01.2008 - 01.2010
Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
Organized sales area and work station to showcase products and boost sales.
Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
Stayed updated on current hair trends and techniques to make customers look fashionable and increase satisfaction.
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Receptionist
Brocato's Studio of Hair Design
01.2007 - 01.2008
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Provided clerical support to salon employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.