Nicole Pell
Gadsden,AL
Summary
Highly accomplished Managing Cosmetologist with 21 years of elite salon industry expertise, transitioning into technical higher education. Currently completing advanced instructor training at The Works School of Cosmetology to merge decades of technical mastery with modern pedagogical strategies. Proven track record in salon business operations, regulatory state board compliance, and hands-on staff mentorship. Committed to cultivating student retention, board exam readiness, and commercial career success for students at Gadsden State Community College.board compliance, and hands-on staff mentorship. Committed to cultivating student retention, board exam readiness, and commercial career success for students at Gadsden State Community College.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Cosmetologist
Salon Envi
Gadsden, AL
10.2019 - Current
- Throughout my two-decade career in salon environments, I have mastered both the artistic and business dimensions of cosmetology. My background as a Managing Cosmetologist has allowed me to routinely act as an internal educator—mentoring apprentices, training junior stylists, and breaking down complex chemical formulation and hair biology concepts into actionable skills. To complement my industry tenure, I am currently refining my pedagogical skills at The Works School of Cosmetology, focusing on curriculum structure, student engagement strategies, and objective testing methods tailored specifically for adult learners in technical education.
- I often introduce modern techniques to style and stay up to date with newest trends in hair, nails and makeup.
- Fostered clean and sanitary work environment to protect customers and staff from infection.
Managing Cosmetologist
Glam
Rainbow City, Alabama
07.2012 - 10.2019
- Washed, colored, cut and styled hair for high volume of clients daily.
- Streamlined cleaning processes for treatment rooms to decrease wait times.
- Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns.
Managing Cosmetologist. Owner
New Attitude Hair Salon
Rainbow City, Alabama
11.2007 - 07.2012
- Washed, colored, cut and styled hair for high volume of clients daily.
- Assisted with basic bookkeeping, filing and maintaining clients' records.
- Met with new clients and provided successful hair consultations detailing expectations for color, style and cut.
- Collected payment from customers and scheduled next appointments.
- Introduced modern techniques to style and stay up to date with newest trends in hair, nails and makeup.
Education
Cosmetologist - Cosmetology
New Beginnings College of Cosmetology
Boaz, AL 01.2006 - 10.2006
Skills
- Brand partnerships
- Hair extensions
- Client consultations
- Creative vision
- Chemical treatments
- Professional ethics
- Task delegation
- Coloring techniques
- Social media promotion
- Continuing education
- Haircutting expertise
- Bridal services
- Makeup application
- Appointment scheduling
- Sanitation protocols
- Health and safety
- Salon management
- Merchandising strategies
- Hair styling
- Technical precision
- Performance evaluations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Managing Cosmetologist
Salon Envi
10.2019 - Current
Managing Cosmetologist
Glam
07.2012 - 10.2019
Managing Cosmetologist. Owner
New Attitude Hair Salon
11.2007 - 07.2012
Cosmetologist - Cosmetology
New Beginnings College of Cosmetology
01.2006 - 10.2006