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Nikki Pow Pow

Augusta,GA

Summary

Personable Stylist offering 20 year background efficiently running salon operations. Passion for chasing and creating the latest trends and applying them to vast color and product knowledge. Comfortable working with various lengths, textures and volumes of hair. Enthusiastic about field specific business growth and behind the scenes operations. Outgoing and professional hype girl, with a foot firmly rooted in realism and committed to assisting industry peers to grow their brands. I like to keep it real and keep it fun!

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Stylist

Undertone Salon
08.2020 - Current
  • Building strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
  • Educate clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
  • Work on 8 - 12 customers daily while maintaining distinguished cleanliness and organization of work areas.
  • Fell in love with Redken color and products at this Salon
  • Played key role in stylist team recruitment, hiring and training activities to improve overall team effectiveness

Salon Owner/Operator

SalonDUO
08.2011 - 08.2020
  • Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
  • Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics

Education

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology

Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA
05.2004

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Salon Operations
  • Special Occasion Styling
  • Social Media Account Administration
  • Inventory Accuracy
  • Hairstyling
  • Problem-Solving
  • Trend Expert
  • Makeovers
  • Extension Technician
  • Film Hair and Makeup
  • Strong leader
  • Highly motivated self-starter
  • Georgia Licensed Cosmetologist

Additional Information

Throughout my time working in salon environments for the past 20 years , I gained experience in the hair and makeup department on films from 2015-2018. I worked closely with actors while training my set assistants on proper protocol for a film set, sanitation, as well as long lasting styling techniques and continuity.

Timeline

Senior Stylist

Undertone Salon
08.2020 - Current

Salon Owner/Operator

SalonDUO
08.2011 - 08.2020

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology

Augusta Technical College
Nikki Pow Pow