Maria Martinez
San Antonio
Summary
Talented Cosmetologist with over 15 years of experience. Determined to educate, inspire, and motivate Cosmetology students. Great at handling high volume of customers, quickly assessing each customer plus offering on-trend recommendations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Stylist
Cleo's Hair Salon
San Antonio
01.2025 - 10.2025
- Cut, fade, and style to salon standards
- Color and cut hair for men women and children
- Posses cutting tools and supplies
- Friendly and positive attitude
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Demonstrate sense of urgency towards client needs
- Consulted with clients to determine desired styles and preferences.
- Assisted in training new stylists on salon procedures and customer service.
- Managed appointment schedules to optimize client flow throughout the day.
- Created custom looks for clients based on their individual style, body type, and personality.
Instructor
UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences
09.2024 - 03.2025
- Present and discuss theories with students
- Break down practical and procedures with students step by step
- Address questions and concerns raised by students on theory or practical
- Supervise students while performing practical on peers or clients in student salon
- Communicate clearly with students regarding expectations
- Review state exam and practice to ensure passing scores on state exams
- Developed lesson plans for diverse cosmetology courses at UCAS University.
- Instructed students on practical techniques in hair, skin, and nail care.
- Facilitated workshops to enhance student skills and industry knowledge.
Cosmetologist
Locker Room Houston LLC
Leon Springs
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Cut, fade, and style to Locker Room standards
- Current cosmetology/ barber license
- Posses cutting tools and supplies
- Friendly and positive attitude
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Demonstrate sense of urgency towards client needs
- Communicate clearly with clients regarding expectations and satisfaction
- Maintain sanitary environment
- Complete end of day side work
Cosmetologist
NTM Holdings dba Locker Room Hair Cuts
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Cut, fade, and style to Locker Room standards
- Current cosmetology/ barber license
- Posses cutting tools and supplies
- Friendly and positive attitude
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Demonstrate sense of urgency towards client needs
- Communicate clearly with clients regarding expectations and satisfaction
- Maintain sanitary environment
- Complete end of day side work
Cosmetologist
Rockit Shears dba Great Clips
San Antonio
06.2021 - 11.2022
Cosmetologist
Clips Ahoy dba Great Clips
Universal City
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Provided clients hair consults detailing expectations for color, style, and cut
- Maintained clean and sanitary work environment
- Stayed up to date on latest trends to meet client needs
- Assisted reception area with payment processing and phone calls
- Recommended treatments and styling to address client concerns by evaluating hair type
- Demonstrated artistic techniques
- Maintained client preferences listing for future service
- Attended in store product training with vendor representatives
- Assisted customers in identifying product essentials to meet individual needs
- Fostered positive relationships for repeat business
- Treated customers to shampooing and head massage to promote loyalty
Education
Cosmetology Education - Some College (no degree)
Milan institute
San Antonio, TXbrazilian blowout license -
Princess Professional Salon & Spa
Skills
- Microdermabrasion machine
- HydraFacial machine
- Galvanic machine
- High Frequency machine
- Ultrasonic machine
- Nano fusion
- Chemical mixing and application
- Hair coloring
- Hair highlighting
- Hair styling
- Shampooing
- Conditioning
- Hair cutting
- Trimming
- Beard shaping
- Scalp care
- Consults
- Styling suggestions
- Make up
- Skin care
- Waxing
- Eyelash extension services
- Teaching
- Supervision
- Working knowledge of policies and procedures
- Record keeping
- Organization
- Active listening
- Customer service
- Inventory management
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Stylist
Cleo's Hair Salon
01.2025 - 10.2025
Instructor
UCAS University of Cosmetology Arts and Sciences
09.2024 - 03.2025
Cosmetologist
Locker Room Houston LLC
05.2024 - 01.2025
Cosmetologist
NTM Holdings dba Locker Room Hair Cuts
04.2023 - 04.2024
Cosmetologist
Rockit Shears dba Great Clips
06.2021 - 11.2022
Cosmetologist
Clips Ahoy dba Great Clips
08.2018 - 03.2020
Cosmetology Education - Some College (no degree)
Milan institute
brazilian blowout license -
Princess Professional Salon & Spa