Rachel Cole
Rock Creek,OH
Summary
Innovative Hair Salon Owner with comprehensive experience in managing hair salon operations, including staffing, inventory management, and customer service. Demonstrates strong leadership skills along with creative flair in hair styling techniques. Proud of implementing successful marketing strategies that boosted customer engagement and satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Hair Salon Owner
Mane Attractions Salon
Jefferson, OH
04.2016 - Current
- Directed daily operations at Mane Attractions Salon, including scheduling, staffing, and client flow.
- Managed hair services, consultations, and stylist support across Mane Attractions Salon.
- Recruited, trained, and coached salon staff on service quality and guest care.
- Oversaw product ordering, inventory control, and retail display standards for Mane Attractions Salon.
- Maintained sanitation, safety, and compliance practices throughout Mane Attractions Salon.
Independent Contractor/Cosmetologist
Bad Hair Day Salon
Andover, OH
05.2010 - 04.2016
- Performed cutting, coloring, and styling services following salon standards.
- Consulted clients at Bad Hair Day Salon to assess hair goals and service needs.
- Scheduled appointments and coordinated service timing with salon team members.
- Prepared clients for treatments and explained aftercare instructions clearly.
- Sanitized tools, stations, and work areas to maintain clean salon conditions.
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Ashtabula County Medical Center
Ashtabula, Ohio
02.2008 - 11.2010
- Collected blood specimens for Ashtabula County Medical Center laboratory patients
- Performed venipuncture and capillary draws using standard safety practices
- Obtained variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles and straight needles.
- Verified patient identity and labeled specimens accurately
- Prepared collection supplies and maintained phlebotomy station cleanliness
- Transported specimens to laboratory for timely processing
- Documented collection details in medical center records and systems
- Followed infection control and specimen handling procedures throughout shifts
Education
Cosmetologist - Cosmetology
Ashtabula County Joint Vocational School
Jefferson , OH 10.2003 - 05.2004
Jefferson Area High School
Jefferson , OHSkills
- Attention to detail
- Clear communication
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Infection control
- Specimen handling
- Specimen labelling
- Patient care
- Data entry
- Blood collection techniques
- Venipuncture
- Capillary collection
- Blood culture collection
- Sample and specimen collection
- Laboratory procedures understanding
- Recording data
- HIPAA
- Patient support
Timeline
Hair Salon Owner
Mane Attractions Salon
04.2016 - Current
Independent Contractor/Cosmetologist
Bad Hair Day Salon
05.2010 - 04.2016
Laboratory Phlebotomist
Ashtabula County Medical Center
02.2008 - 11.2010
Cosmetologist - Cosmetology
Ashtabula County Joint Vocational School
10.2003 - 05.2004
Jefferson Area High School