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Leah Shanahan

Kalamazoo,MI

Summary

Dynamic and innovative Hairstylist with a proven track record at Tromblay Salon, specializing in advanced precision haircutting and creative coloring. Co-founded Hive Salon, demonstrating strong communication and strategic planning skills. Known for cultivating trust and community wellness, consistently enhancing client retention and satisfaction without compromising on creativity or detail.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Hairstylist

Tromblay Salon
03.2021 - Current
  • Cultivated trust with clients, enhancing customer retention and recommendations.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating and working as a collective to ensure best guest experience.
  • Kept current with continuing education and industry news to provide exemplary service.
  • Stay ahead of current trends to offer exciting and innovative techniques and styles.
  • Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
  • Offered thorough consultations to each and every guest to ensure needs are wants are being met while offering my best honest professional opinion.

Co-owner/stylist

Hive Salon
10.2017 - 10.2020
  • Collaborated with co-owner on strategic planning initiatives for salon success.
  • Maintained quality service standard while building connections to develop trust and retention.
  • Created a safe, inclusive, supportive space for guests to feel seen, heard and uplifted physically and mentally.
  • Maintained compliance with industry regulations and legal requirements.

Stylist/assistant

Brenda Bennett Salon
12.2011 - 10.2016
  • Cultivated trust with clients, enhancing customer retention and recommendations.
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by collaborating and working as a collective to ensure best guest experience.
  • Kept current with continuing education and industry news to provide exemplary service.
  • Stay ahead of current trends to offer exciting and innovative techniques and styles.
  • Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
  • Offered thorough consultations to each and every guest to ensure needs are wants are being met while offering my best honest professional opinion.

Education

Cosmetology -

W MI College of Barbering And Beauty
Kalamazoo, MI
2011

Paw Paw High School
Paw Paw, MI
2007

Skills

  • Strong communication/consultation
  • Creative/energetic
  • Adaptable/friendly
  • Focus on community/collective wellness
  • Detail oriented and motivated
  • Short hair specialist
  • Advanced/precision haircutting
  • Hair analysis
  • Creative coloring

Timeline

Hairstylist

Tromblay Salon
03.2021 - Current

Co-owner/stylist

Hive Salon
10.2017 - 10.2020

Stylist/assistant

Brenda Bennett Salon
12.2011 - 10.2016

Cosmetology -

W MI College of Barbering And Beauty

Paw Paw High School

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