Melody Gebhard
Cottonwood,ID
Summary
Friendly Cosmetologist with excellent time management and active listening skills. Offering innovative solutions to unique client needs and success at comprehensive body care . Skilled at selling products while personalizing client treatment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
License cosmetologist
Self Employed Services
Cottonwood, Idaho
09.2000 - 09.2025
- Provided personalized haircuts and styling services to diverse clientele.
- Conducted thorough consultations to understand client preferences and needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations and tools.
- Recommended appropriate hair care products based on client hair types.
- Educated clients on proper hair maintenance and styling techniques.
- Utilized advanced coloring techniques to achieve desired results for clients.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to ensure repeat business.
- Stayed updated on current trends and techniques in the cosmetology industry.
- Backed up reception desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, and processing payments.
- Fostered clean and sanitary work environment to protect customers and staff from infection.
- Offered advice on how to best maintain healthy skin through diet, exercise and lifestyle habits.
- Conducted regular salon inventory checks to ensure sufficient product supply levels were maintained.
- Maintained a professional appearance at all times while working with clients both inside and outside the salon environment.
- Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns.
- Educated clients on proper at-home care techniques and products to extend the life of their style or color.
- Collected payment from customers and scheduled next appointments.
- Performed administrative tasks related to managing customer accounts and payment processing.
- Scheduled appointments for customers using internal software system.
- Maintained relationships with long-term clients while successfully handling daily walk-in appointments.
- Treated customers to shampooing and head massage to promote loyalty.
- Increased sales by providing exceptional service and maintaining positive and energetic attitude.
- Evaluated client's hair and physical features to determine style and cut plans.
- Assisted with basic bookkeeping, filing and maintaining clients' records.
- Stayed up-to-date on current and emerging trends to increase professional value and meet diverse client needs.
- Beautified customers by performing facials and waxing.
- Provided comprehensive hair treatments for various types of hair.
- Kept notes listing preferences and services provided to clients for quick reference.
- Created an inviting atmosphere for all customers by providing friendly customer service.
- Maintained a clean and orderly workstation while adhering to safety standards.
- Administered chemical services such as perms, relaxers, keratin treatments and hair straightening systems.
- Attended continuing education courses in order to stay up-to-date on the latest techniques in the industry.
- Offered clients catalog showcasing hairstyle, cut and color options to meet individual preferences.
- Customized styles, services and products to suit client needs and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Shaped eyebrows and removed facial hair using depilatory cream, tweezers or wax.
- Bleached, dyed or tinted hair using applicator or brush.
- Massaged and treated scalp using hands, fingers or vibrating equipment.
- Shaved, trimmed and shaped beards and mustaches.
Education
Cosmetology
Gavinollege College Cosmetology School
01.2025 - 09.2025
Skills
- Hair cutting
- Color techniques
- Client consultations
- Product recommendations
- Customer relationship management
- Appointment scheduling
- Salon inventory management
- Sales strategy
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Creativity
- Clear communication
- Salon management
Certification
Ford of barbering and cosmetology
Timeline
Cosmetology
Gavinollege College Cosmetology School
01.2025 - 09.2025
License cosmetologist
Self Employed Services
09.2000 - 09.2025