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Melanie Tougma

Newark,NJ

Summary

Dedicated hair braider with extensive experience in creating intricate styles that meet client preferences. Strong leadership skills demonstrated through successful training of junior staff and commitment to exceptional customer service.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Hair Braider

African Hair Braiding Salon
Newark, NJ
10.2025 - Current
  • Created intricate braiding styles tailored to client preferences and hair types.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organization within the salon environment.
  • Advised clients on hair care techniques and maintenance for optimal style longevity.
  • Trained junior staff in advanced braiding techniques and customer service best practices.
  • Braided hair in regular natural braids, box braids, with extensions and Senegalese twist.
  • Created beautiful braiding styles to accentuate client faces.
  • Delivered exceptional customer service through attentive listening skills that allowed for accurate interpretation of client desires.
  • Developed a loyal clientele base by delivering high-quality hair braiding services with excellent attention to detail.

Teacher

Academy for Teaching
Burkina Faso
09.2008 - 09.2025
  • Developed comprehensive lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
  • Implemented innovative teaching strategies to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Assessed student performance through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects fostering critical thinking skills.

Education

High School Diploma - Certify Elementary D'Aptide Pédagogique(CEAP)

Lycée Kourita
Koupela/Burkina Faso
07.2008

Skills

  • Braiding techniques
  • Hair styling
  • Twist extensions
  • Client consultation
  • Team leadership
  • Chemical safety

Languages

French
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Hair Braider

African Hair Braiding Salon
10.2025 - Current

Teacher

Academy for Teaching
09.2008 - 09.2025

High School Diploma - Certify Elementary D'Aptide Pédagogique(CEAP)

Lycée Kourita