Makinsy Smith
Covington,LA
Summary
Enthusiastic cosmetology student with hands-on salon experience. Strengths lie in custom color, hair design, makeup application, and customer service skills. Known for creativity and passion for beauty industry trends. Committed to making positive impact on clients through personalized care and professional advice.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Barista
Grindstone Coffee
Poplarville, Mississippi
06.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers and took orders and payment for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
Cosmetology Student
Aveda Arts & Sciences
Covington, Louisiana
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Performed hair cutting and styling services on customers, including shampooing, blow-drying, coloring, highlighting and perming.
- Provided skin care treatments such as facials, waxing and exfoliation.
- Demonstrated knowledge of various products used in cosmetology services.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety standards were met.
- Scheduled appointments with clients according to salon protocols.
- Advocated for client needs while maintaining professional boundaries.
- Utilized customer service skills to build relationships with clients.
- Adhered to all state laws governing cosmetology services.
- Applied makeup on customers using brushes, sponges and applicators.
- Practiced safe sanitation procedures by disinfecting tools between uses.
- Created unique hairstyles based on individual preferences and facial structure.
- Recommended retail products that could be used at home for continued beauty maintenance.
Education
Cosmetology Diploma - Cosmetology
Aveda Institute - Covington
Covington, LA11-2024
High School Diploma -
Hancock High School
Kiln, MS05-2021
Skills
- Custom Color
- Lived in color
- Hair Design and Styling
- Makeup Application
- Social Media Marketing
- Adaptable to Changing Client Needs
- Creativity and Originality
- Customer Consultation
- Problem-solving Abilities
- Social skills
- Fashion trends
- Clear Communication and Professionalism
- Multitasking and Time Management Ability
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-Solving
- Organizational Skills
Timeline
Barista
Grindstone Coffee
06.2024 - Current
Cosmetology Student
Aveda Arts & Sciences
11.2023 - 11.2024
Cosmetology Diploma - Cosmetology
Aveda Institute - Covington
High School Diploma -
Hancock High School