Patricia Channel Martin
Lincoln City,OR
Summary
Highly motivated professional with several years of entrepreneurial and management experience. Skillfully creates and maintains professional and loyal relationships with co-workers, staff and clients while managing administrative and sales employees. Comfortable working independently as manager and leader and as collaborative team member. Applies business acumen and experience and exercises decisive judgment to meet and exceed organizational goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Cosmetologist
Gorge Style Salon
Hood River, Oregon
07.2014 - 09.2026
- Supported client relationships through attentive customer service.
- Assisted stylists and support staff during appointments, openings, and closing routines.
- Oversaw product inventory, arranged retail displays, and restocked supplies to support seamless salon operations.
- Handled customer concerns with professional communication and client-focused problem solving.
- Coordinated booking requests, managed walk-ins, and adjusted calendar schedules to optimize appointment flow at Gorge Style Salon.
Cosmetologist
Foils Salon And Day Spa
Hood River, Oregon
04.2006 - 06.2014
- Consulted clients on haircuts, color, and styling needs.
- Applied foils, highlights, and color treatments with salon products.
- Recommended retail haircare products and aftercare instructions to clients.
Car Salesperson
Bob Stone Subaru and Chevrolet
The Dalles, Oregon
07.2003 - 06.2006
- Assisted customers with Subaru and Chevrolet vehicle selection and walk-around presentations.
- Conducted test drives and explained features, options, and financing choices.
- Maintained CRM records for leads, follow-ups, and customer contact history.
Paralegal
Klarquist Sparkman
Portland, Oregon
04.1996 - 03.2001
- Managed USPTO and foreign associate correspondence for intellectual property cases.
- Reviewed legal documents for accuracy before attorney submission.
- Tracked docket deadlines across prosecution, litigation, and maintenance records.
- Prepared patent and trademark filings for Klarquist Sparkman client matters.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Linfield University
McMinnville, OR05-1993
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Inventory management
- Appointment scheduling
- Retail merchandising
- Client relationship management
- Management
- Speak some Spanish and French
- Business launch
- Inventory control
- Client consultation
- Customer service
- Client communication
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Team leadership
- Hiring and staffing
Timeline
Owner/Cosmetologist
Gorge Style Salon
07.2014 - 09.2026
Cosmetologist
Foils Salon And Day Spa
04.2006 - 06.2014
Car Salesperson
Bob Stone Subaru and Chevrolet
07.2003 - 06.2006
Paralegal
Klarquist Sparkman
04.1996 - 03.2001
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
Linfield University