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MELISSA GONZALES

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Experienced Stylist with 24 years of experience. Behind the chair. A Color specialist with all techniques to achieve desired results. Excellent skills in haircuts and extentions. Dedicated to building client retention with my skills/ education/ professionalism. Very passionate about education in the hair industry both in learning and growing. And helping other stylist to grow.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hairstylist

Lifetime Fitness Center
04.2014 - Current
  • Build client retention, full time hair stylist
  • Perform all hair services to the best of my education
  • Color specialist - Mixed pigments and used proper techniques to achieve desired results
  • Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences
  • Keep up education in attending hair shows, classes and seminars to stay up-to-date on latest trends
  • Evaluated client needs and recommended treatment plans to achieve healthy hair goals.
  • Maintaining / growing my RPH to achieve my service and retail goals

Shift Leader/ Lead Educator/ Stylist

Fantastic Sams
San Antonio 3 Locations
04.2008 - 04.2014
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Maintained a clean and safe work environment
  • Oversaw daily cash handling procedures, maintaining accurate records and minimizing discrepancies. Inventory control/payroll/ scheduling
  • Lead advanced color educator in Tigi/ Chi/Matrix
  • Full time stylist

Manager of 5 Salons/ Color Educator/stylist

Regis Corporation
Ohio/san Antonio
01.2004 - 04.2008
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes/goals
  • Maintained professional, organized, and environment for employees and clientele
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality customer service
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Managed schedules/inventory/payroll
  • Lead educator in Matrix color brand

Cosmetology Instructor

Faces Academy
Ohio
07.2000 - 09.2004
  • Developed engaging lesson plans that incorporated industry trends, resulting in a dynamic learning environment
  • Prepared students for job interviews by conducting mock interviews and offering guidance on resume writing and portfolio development.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations governing cosmetology instruction while maintaining a safe, clean learning environment at all times.
  • Evaluated individual student progress by conducting regular assessments and providing constructive feedback.
  • Mentored aspiring cosmetologists to refine their skills and confidently pursue career opportunities in the field.
  • Planned both theory and practical lessons for Number students.

Regional Manager

Chicago Hair Salon
Ohio
06.2001 - 06.2003

-full time stylist

-managed multiple salons including schedules/ inventory/product control

Education

Cosmetology Instructor: Educator -

Fremont Academy of Cosmetology
Fremont, Ohio
07.2001

High School Diploma: Diploma -

American School
Chicago, IL
06.2000

Managing Cosmetologist : Cosmetology -

Fremont Academy of Cosmetology
Fremont, Ohio
03.2000

Skills

  • Corrective color specialist/trained and certified in matrix/tigi/redken/chi/wella
  • Hair Extension services /easi pro certified
  • Build Client retention
  • Men's clipper cuts/ pivot point certified
  • Women's Haircuts/pivot point certified
  • Selling and up selling products and services
  • Customer Consultations
  • Highlights and Lowlights
  • Product Knowledge

Certification

  • Easi pro tape in extentions
  • Easi pro hand tied extentions
  • Global keratin smoothing treatment
  • Color specialist
  • Trained and certified through Matrix/Wella/Chi/Tigi/Redken color brands

Timeline

Hairstylist

Lifetime Fitness Center
04.2014 - Current

Shift Leader/ Lead Educator/ Stylist

Fantastic Sams
04.2008 - 04.2014

Manager of 5 Salons/ Color Educator/stylist

Regis Corporation
01.2004 - 04.2008

Regional Manager

Chicago Hair Salon
06.2001 - 06.2003

Cosmetology Instructor

Faces Academy
07.2000 - 09.2004

Cosmetology Instructor: Educator -

Fremont Academy of Cosmetology

High School Diploma: Diploma -

American School

Managing Cosmetologist : Cosmetology -

Fremont Academy of Cosmetology
MELISSA GONZALES