Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additional Information
Certification
Timeline
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NIA TAYLOR

Virginia Beach,Va
NIA TAYLOR

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with excellent communication, interpersonal, and creative thinking skills. Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the vacancy at your company. Frequently praised as hard-working by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals. career objective Talented Hair and Makeup Artist with in-depth knowledge of hair and makeup artistry industries. Possessing strong visual sense and creative imagination. Goal-oriented professional successful building lasting relationships with clients. Reliable and extremely talented Makeup Artist with knack for style and keen eye for detail. Exemplifies excellent communication and organizational skills. Talented professional with keen eye for detail, adept in creating wide range of hairstyles that complement individual facial features .Experienced in providing high-end cosmetology services to clients in fast paced salon environment. Agile with strong attention to detail and excellent customer service skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

18
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Bracha Salon
Chesapeake, VA

HAIRSTYLIST AND MAKEUP ARTIST
11.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Recommended makeup choices to clients on individual basis
  • Kept updated knowledge of industry trends and new product lines to explain product details to customers
  • Applied makeup, blending with clients' skin tone using sponges and brushes
  • Taught makeup applications to clients and suggested skincare routines
  • Cut, trimmed and shaped hair or hairpieces based on customers' instructions, hair type and facial features using clippers, scissors, trimmers, and razors
  • Attached wigs and hairpieces to model heads and dress wigs and hairpieces according to instructions, samples, sketches and photographs
  • Analyzed patrons' hair and other physical features to determine and recommend beauty treatment and suggested hair styles
  • Updated and maintained customer information records such as beauty services provided.

Christian Broadcasting Network
Virginia Beach, VA

International Corporate Trainer
09.2013 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed engaging and entertaining presentations to maintain employee attention and improve impact of training.
  • Coordinated with engineers and corporate leadership to identify training and development opportunities to improve safety and optimize performance.
  • Collected information about company objectives and employee deficiencies in order to assess training needs.
  • Authored, updated and implemented training procedures.
  • Conducted evaluations and observed employee performance to identify areas of needed improvement.
  • Developed and implemented successful onboarding program.
  • Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests for New Hires and training courses.

Urban One - Formerly Radio One
New York, NY

Sales Account Manager
09.2007 - 01.2010

Job overview

  • Oversaw sales forecasting, goal setting and performance reporting for all accounts.
  • Worked diligently to resolve unique and recurring complaints, promoting loyalty, and enhancing operations.
  • Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
  • Contacted regular and prospective customers to explain product features and solicit orders.
  • Anticipated clients' needs by staying in touch on regular basis.
  • Managed portfolio of accounts totaling $8 Million in sales.
  • Created proposals for new and repeat customer business transactions.

Federation Of Families For Childrens Mental Health
Rockville, MD

National Family Resource Specialist
03.2005 - 08.2007

Job overview

  • Developed and implemented programs to support children's mental health and well-being.
  • Facilitated family meetings to ensure communication and collaboration between family members.
  • Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
  • Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
  • Built solid and trusting rapport with children and families, fostering trust and communication to meet case needs.
  • Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
  • Implemented research-based interventions and strategies to support positive behavior and social-emotional development.
  • Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
  • Assisted families in navigating the social services system, including applying for benefits, accessing resources and connecting with other family support services.

Education

CANDIDATE Regent University

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A from STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
2024

University Overview

US Trichology
Latham, NY

Licensed from Hair Loss Specialist
03.2023

University Overview

Empire Beauty School

LICENSED from COSMETOLOGY BUSINESS

University Overview

Art Institute of Philadelphia

A.A from FASHION DESIGN

University Overview

Skills

  • HAIRSTYLIST, MAKEUP ARTIST, AND IMAGE CONSULTANT
  • Curlers, rollers, hot combs and curling
  • Irons to press and curl hair
  • Kept work stations clean and sanitized
  • Tools, such as scissors, and combs
  • Combed, brushed, and sprayed hair or
  • Wigs to set style
  • Shampooed, rinsed, conditioned and
  • Dried hair and scalp or hairpieces with
  • Water, liquid soap, or other solutions
  • Bleached, dyed, or tinted hair using
  • Applicator or brush
  • Skills
  • Makeup Application
  • Color Composition
  • Customer Consulting
  • Skintone Management
  • Natural Beauty Enhancement
  • Trend Expertise
  • Scalp Massages
  • Client Relationship-Building
  • Fashion Shows
  • Eyelash Extension Application
  • Video Tutorials
  • Cosmetology Principles Knowledge
  • Hair Dying
  • Follow Fashion Trends
  • Color Matching
  • Hair Extensions
  • Makeovers
  • Certifications
  • Certificate in Visual Communications
  • Color Principles
  • Trend expert
  • Film and Television Makeup
  • Retail Transactions Processing
  • POS Systems
  • Microsoft applications proficiency
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Cleaning
  • Product Knowledge
  • Stock Control
  • Visual Merchandising
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • CBN President's Award awards

Certification

  • Certified Milbon Treatment Specialist, Milbon
  • Master of Balayage Extension Certification, MOB
  • Pravana Color Certification, Pravana

Timeline

HAIRSTYLIST AND MAKEUP ARTIST
Bracha Salon
11.2022 - Current
International Corporate Trainer
Christian Broadcasting Network
09.2013 - Current
Sales Account Manager
Urban One - Formerly Radio One
09.2007 - 01.2010
National Family Resource Specialist
Federation Of Families For Childrens Mental Health
03.2005 - 08.2007
CANDIDATE Regent University
BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A from STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
US Trichology
Licensed from Hair Loss Specialist
Empire Beauty School
LICENSED from COSMETOLOGY BUSINESS
Art Institute of Philadelphia
A.A from FASHION DESIGN
NIA TAYLOR