MONIQUE VEAL

MONIQUE VEAL

monaj_veal@yahoo.com

504-914-5539

Harvey, LA 70058

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Experienced Cosmetology professional

with over 30 years in the industry and

5 years as a cosmetology instructor, committed

to advancing, standards in beauty and wellness

education. I'm passionate about fostering growth

within the industry and advocating for the best practices in Louisiana.

SKILLS:

Cosmetology:

- Hair Styling, Coloring, Cutting

Product Knowledge, Preparing

Students for Licensure, Skin Care,

Consultations.

Instructional Skills:

- Curriculum Development, Student

Mentorship, Classroom Management,

Assessment.

Additional:

*Leadership, Problem

solving, Teamwork, Time

management, Adaptability,

Attention to detail, Creativity,

Critical thinking, Interpersonal

communication, Customer service

and Organization.

EDUCATION:

Stevenson Academy of Hair Design

New Orleans, LA • 07/2019

Cosmetology Instructor

Stevenson Academy of Hair Design

New Orleans, LA • 06/1996

Cosmetology

University of New Orleans

New Orleans, LA • 1991

Pre-Pharmacy

WORK HISTORY:

Expressions &. Salon - Salon Owner/Operator

Gretna, LA • 11/2023 – Current

•Hairstyling, coloring, cutting, permanent waving, chemical relaxing, keratin/smoothing treatments, wigs, skin care, manicuring, hair removal & makeup.

*Puts together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for

successfully operating business.

•Provide financial management through preparation of bank deposits

and settlement of sales, returns, and transaction reports.

• Trains and motivates employees to perform daily business functions.

*Overseas business budget planning and administration, accounting

functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial

needs.

Stevenson Academy of Hair Design - Cosmetology Instructor

New Orleans, LA • 09/2019 - 09/2024

Designed and taught courses in Cosmetology fundamentals, advanced

Styling and Salon management for aspiring beauty professionals. I also

prepared upcoming cosmetology instructors for theory and practical

examinations.

· Developed Curriculum focused on technical Skills, industry Safety

Standards, and state licensing requirements.

· Mentored Student to enhance technical abilities and Career readiness,

promoting professionalism and ethical practice.

· Implemented assessment methods aligned

with Louisiana's state regulations to ensure high educational Standards

and compliance.

Avis Budget Group - Team Lead

Kenner, LA • 05/2012 - 08/2019

*Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job

tasks.

*Trained new team members by relaying information on company

procedures and safety requirements.

*Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and

mentoring individuals with lagging skills.

*Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage

for short shifts.

•Established open and professional relationships with team members

to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.

AFFILIATIONS:

. Salon Centric

. Armstrong McCall

. LSBBA

. Dudley (PRO-LINK)

. Bronn

• Designed and taught courses in Cosmetology fundamentals, advanced Styling and Salon management for aspiring beauty professionals
• Prepared upcoming cosmetology instructors for theory and practical examinations
• Developed Curriculum focused on technical Skills, industry Safety Standards, and state licensing requirements
• Mentored Student to enhance technical abilities and Career readiness, promoting professionalism and ethical practice
• Implemented assessment methods aligned with Louisiana's state regulations to ensure high educational Standards and compliance

• Puts together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business
• Provide financial management through preparation of bank deposits and settlement of sales, returns, and transaction reports
• Trains and motivates employees to perform daily business functions
• Overseas business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs
• Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks
• Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements
• Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills
• Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts
• Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues