PRAMOD SILVA
HAIR DRESSER
COLOMBO
Summary
Astute Business Owner experienced in operations management, competitive analysis and financial management. Demonstrated success in growth and innovation. Capitalized on new trends and technologies to boost business initiatives and reach sales objectives. Creative Business Owner with exceptional background spent in [Industry]. Proven leader with engaging demeanor and success working in most demanding environments. Talented in training and mentoring successful teams.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Salon Owner/Operator
Mariya Salon
Colombo
09.2011 - 12.2022
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Hair Dresser
Vagira Salon
Colombo
06.2008 - 05.2011
- Assessed customer hair texture, treatment history and desired outcome to determine services required.
- Completed wet styling, thermal styling, permanent waving and hair relaxing services.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
Salon Owner/Operator
Seylan Saloon
Abu Dhabi
05.2005 - 02.2008
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
Hair Dresser
Vendom Plaza Hotel
Dubai
06.2001 - 06.2004
- Assessed customer hair texture, treatment history and desired outcome to determine services required.
- Completed wet styling, thermal styling, permanent waving and hair relaxing services.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
Hair Dresser
Ramani Fernando Salon
Hilton Colombo
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Assessed customer hair texture, treatment history and desired outcome to determine services required.
- Completed wet styling, thermal styling, permanent waving and hair relaxing services.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
- Maintained regular client list of up to [Number] repeat customers while handling [Number] walk-in clients daily.
- Monitored current trends to understand fashions and better serve customer needs.
- Created memorable customer experiences, adding bonus services such as head and neck massages during appointments.
Education
Advanced Level - Agricultural And Food Products Processing
St. Mariys Collage
Kadana, Sri Lanka 01.1989 - 08.1992
Skills
Operations management
Negotiation
Business planning
Business administration
Staff Management
Contract Management
Business Development
Customer Relations
Employee scheduling
Budget development
Relationship building
Employee reviews
Staff training/development
Timeline
Salon Owner/Operator
Mariya Salon
09.2011 - 12.2022
Hair Dresser
Vagira Salon
06.2008 - 05.2011
Salon Owner/Operator
Seylan Saloon
05.2005 - 02.2008
Hair Dresser
Vendom Plaza Hotel
06.2001 - 06.2004
Hair Dresser
Ramani Fernando Salon
01.1994 - 01.1995
Advanced Level - Agricultural And Food Products Processing
St. Mariys Collage
01.1989 - 08.1992