Lucia Colon
North Port,FL
Summary
Elite Professional Stylist:
Dynamic and creative licensed cosmetologist with over 20 years of experience in training, salon management, and customer service excellence. Known for a photographic memory and quick thinking, adept at educating staff on innovative hair cutting techniques, new products, and chemical services. Proven ability to develop and implement successful sales promotions while maintaining meticulous bookkeeping, scheduling, and inventory management. A people-oriented team player with a witty sense of humor, dedicated to listening to customer concerns and delivering tailored consultations that meet their needs.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Salon Manager/Stylist
Aveda Spa and Salon
01.2003 - 01.2024
- Oversaw staff scheduling for employees and appointments, ensuring optimal coverage and efficiency.
- Elite stylist- offered high quality services with seniority expertise
- Developed and implemented educational programs on Aveda offerings, ensuring informed usage and effective application.
- Spearheaded color formulation and education initiatives as a master colorist specialist.
- Assisted clients in selecting appropriate hair extension methods including micro links, fusion, tape-ins, and weft techniques. Provided guidance on maintenance and care for various hair extension types. Supported clients in achieving desired looks through expert application of hair extensions.
- Delivered exceptional wedding beauty services, focusing on updos and makeup. Achieved high client satisfaction by creating customized looks for each wedding. Fostered positive relationships with clients to ensure repeat business.
- Oversaw daily operations to guarantee seamless service delivery and uphold Aveda's high standards.
- Guided and developed staff expertise in product knowledge and customer service excellence.
Stylist/Renter/Manager
La Masquerade Spa Salon
01.1995 - 01.2003
- Oversaw daily salon management, including inventory assessments. Coordinated employee appointment schedules to enhance service efficiency. Managed salon opening and closing procedures to ensure smooth operations.
- Operated as a chair renter, delivering personalized hair styling services to a dedicated clientele.
- Specialized in providing expert hair styling services, ensuring a personalized experience for each client as a master stylist
- Executed a variety of hair cutting, coloring, and treatment techniques to meet diverse client needs.
Assistant stylist
Shear Ego Spa Salon
01.1993 - 01.1995
- Assistant stylist to Peter Webb/owner, Jonathan Webb and Simon Webb/ co owners
- Achieved high client retention rates through expert color and cut services. Enhanced client experiences by implementing advanced blow drying techniques. Cultivated a reputation for excellence in hair styling within the community.
- Oversaw front desk operations, ensuring efficient guest check-in and check-out processes.
Education
Cosmetology License -
Florida Department of Business and Professional Licensure by Endorsement
01.2025
Certification - undefined
4-hour Florida-approved HIV/AIDS course
01.2025
Certification for Management & Business - undefined
Monroe Community College
01.1996
licensed Cosmetologist - undefined
Shear ego international school
01.1993
CNA Certification - undefined
St Ann’s Community Nursing Home
01.1990
Skills
- Elite Professional Stylist
- Salon operations management
- Project manager
- Interior decorator
- Trained staff assistance and beauty school graduates and in traditional/innovated hair cutting technique
- Color Educator on new colors, products and chemical service
- Proficient at receptionist work with manual and computerized, book keeping and filing, scheduling and book keeping
- Ability to successfully develop and implement special sales promotions, strong customer service, purchasing and inventory background
- Created gift certificate promotions and packages Listening to our customers concerns, and providing consultations with decisions and satisfying there needs
Accomplishments
- Peter Webb hair cutting and color class (Certified 1993)
- Goldwell Skin care classes (Certified 2001)
- Goldwell Make up & Air Brushing classes (2001)
- Aveda Color and Product classes (Certified 2003)
- Hair Extensions (Certified 2003)
- Thermal Straightening (Certified 2003)
- Eyelash Extensions (Certified 2010)
- Keratin Treatment (Certified 2011)
Certification
- Peter Webb hair cutting class (Certified 1993)
- Peter Webb color class (Certified 1993)
- Goldwell Skin care classes (Certified 2001)
- Goldwell Make up & Air Brushing classes (2001)
- Aveda Color and Product classes (Certified 2003)
- Hair Extensions (Certified 2003)
- Thermal Straightening (Certified 2003)
- Eyelash Extensions (Certified 2010)
- Keratin Treatment (Certified 2011)
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Award and Recognition
1st place Artistic team winner-(1993), 1st place up-do and make up artist-(2002)
Product Experience
- Aveda Hair Care System
- Aveda Skin Care System
- Goldwell Hair Care System
- Goldwell Skin Care System
- Paul Michelle Hair Care System
- Joico Hair Care System
- OLAPLEX Hair Care System
- Plus Many other Hair Care products
Timeline
Salon Manager/Stylist
Aveda Spa and Salon
01.2003 - 01.2024
Stylist/Renter/Manager
La Masquerade Spa Salon
01.1995 - 01.2003
Assistant stylist
Shear Ego Spa Salon
01.1993 - 01.1995
Certification - undefined
4-hour Florida-approved HIV/AIDS course
Certification for Management & Business - undefined
Monroe Community College
licensed Cosmetologist - undefined
Shear ego international school
CNA Certification - undefined
St Ann’s Community Nursing Home
Cosmetology License -
Florida Department of Business and Professional Licensure by Endorsement