Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

Lauren Katie Barton

VICI Beauty Schools
New Berlin,WI
2027
years of professional experience

Dynamic cosmetology educator and sales associate with over 25 years excelling in client facing customer service roles, team mentoring and client retention. Expert in hands-on training and performance feedback, fostering confidence and professionalism in students and clients. Proven ability to maintain high service standards and a polished environment while ensuring safety and compliance in fast-paced settings.

Work History

Cosmetology Instructor

4 Years 5 Months
VICI Beauty Schools | 05.2022 - Current

Lead, coach, and mentor developing professionals through hands-on training, daily guidance, and performance feedback.

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Supervise customer-facing clinic services while maintaining safety, sanitation, professional standards, and a polished service environment.

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Support students in building confidence, technical skill, client communication, and professional workplace habits.

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Evaluate student performance and provide clear feedback to help them meet program and service expectations.

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Model strong customer service, professionalism, and sound decision-making in a fast-paced training environment.

Stylist / Salon

Cosmetologist

Beauty Milwaukee/The Cutting Group | 2010 - 2020

Provided client-focused beauty services while maintaining professional presentation and service quality.

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Supported a welcoming customer experience through clear communication, product knowledge, and attention to detail.

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Managed appointment flow and client expectations in a service-driven environment.

Cosmetologist

TONI&GUY | 2000 - 2010

Delivered high-quality customer service in a fast-paced, high-volume salon environment.

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Balanced client needs, service timing, professional presentation, and quality standards throughout daily appointments.

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Built strong client relationships through communication, consistency, and polished service delivery.

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Maintained clean, organized, and professional work areas in line with salon standards.

Education

Cosmetology Arts & Sciences - Cosmetology

Vici Beauty School | Milwaukee, WI

Skills

Customer-focused educator and service professional with 20+ years of experience in client-facing environments
team mentoring
hands-on training
and service standards. Skilled at coaching developing professionals
supervising customer-facing operations
maintaining polished presentation standards
and making sound decisions in fast-paced settings.
Core skills
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Team coaching and mentoring
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Customer-facing operations
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Training and performance feedback
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Fast-paced service environments
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Professional presentation standards
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Safety
sanitation
and compliance
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Client experience and retention
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Timeline

Cosmetology Instructor

VICI Beauty Schools
05.2022 - CurrentRead More

Cosmetologist

Beauty Milwaukee/The Cutting Group
2010 - 2020Read More

Cosmetologist

TONI&GUY
2000 - 2010Read More

Vici Beauty School

Cosmetology Arts & Sciences from Cosmetology
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Lauren Katie Barton