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Nikia Lehman

Portland,in

Summary

Versatile Hair Color Specialist with comprehensive experience in various hair color techniques. Proven ability to create customized color schemes that enhance clients' personal style while maintaining the health and integrity of their hair. Demonstrated proficiency in customer service, communication, and time management. Significant contributions made in previous roles include improved client retention rates and increased salon revenue through effective upselling of products and services.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Hair Color Specialist

Westside Beauty and Barbershop
Dunkirk, Indiana
10.2022 - Current
  • Maintained inventory of hair color products and restocked shelves as needed.
  • Developed custom hair coloring techniques to meet customer needs.
  • Utilized advanced knowledge of hair color trends to provide recommendations to customers.
  • Performed consultations with clients to discuss their desired hair color results.
  • Analyzed client's skin tone and facial features when recommending appropriate shades of hair color.
  • Advised clients on the best aftercare practices for maintaining colored locks.
  • Performed corrective coloring services to repair damage caused by incorrect or over processed dyes.

Stylist

Salon Karma
Portland, Indiana
01.2018 - 10.2022
  • Provided personal consultations to determine clients' styling needs and preferences.
  • Created custom looks for clients based on their individual style, body type, and personality.
  • Organized and maintained an inventory of clothing, accessories, and beauty products.
  • Developed relationships with vendors and suppliers to obtain the best prices for products.
  • Managed social media accounts by posting content related to fashion trends.
  • Ensured that all styling areas were kept clean and organized at all times.

Salon Manager

Regis Hair Salon
Muncie, IN
11.2017 - 01.2018
  • Managed daily salon operations, including scheduling appointments, customer service, and staff management.
  • Organized promotional events to attract new customers and increase sales.
  • Developed policies and procedures to ensure customer satisfaction and safety standards were met.
  • Monitored employee performance to ensure quality services were delivered consistently.
  • Regularly evaluated customer feedback to identify areas of improvement in services or products offered by the salon.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding cosmetology practices.
  • Conducted interviews with prospective employees prior to hiring decisions being made.
  • Analyzed financial data on a weekly basis to make informed decisions about budgeting and expenditures.

Education

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology

PJ's College of Cosmetology - Muncie
Muncie, IN
09-2014

Skills

  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Product knowledge mastery
  • Foils and balayage
  • Chemical formulations
  • Industry Trends
  • Color knowledge
  • Hair extensions
  • Hair coloring correction
  • Hair color design
  • Lash extentions

Affiliations

  • continued education for hair
  • spending time with family

Certification

  • cosmetology license #BC21401830
  • certificate for lash extentions
  • certificate of hair extentions

Timeline

Hair Color Specialist

Westside Beauty and Barbershop
10.2022 - Current

Stylist

Salon Karma
01.2018 - 10.2022

Salon Manager

Regis Hair Salon
11.2017 - 01.2018

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology

PJ's College of Cosmetology - Muncie
Nikia Lehman