Ren Ladson
Decatur,GA
Summary
Over 20 years of Barbering Expertise, and experienced in a diverse number of skills from fork lift driving to radio personality. People person , team player
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Barber
Self-employed
07.2005 - 12.2022
- Used clips and shears to complete various types of fades, shaves and cuts.
- Styled hair according to customer preferences.
- Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Answered incoming telephone calls and scheduled appointments for clients.
- Completed full and partial shaves with clippers and standard and straight razors.
- Consistently received positive performance reviews from guests.
- Managed business customer service, responding to requests and concerns promptly.
- Consulted with clients to assess personal style preferences and unique needs.
- Completed safety training and certifications to minimize risk of infection or injury to customers.
- Distributed business cards outside of salon to generate new business.
- Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
- Resolved guest complaints about service or style.
- Shampooed, conditioned and rinsed guests' hair using salon-exclusive products while educating clients on product benefits to increase product sales.
- Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
- Oversaw all business operations and made strategic decisions.
- Completed in-home services for elderly clients unable to travel to salon.
- Devised marketing and sales strategies to maximize business success.
- Designed individualized plans to assist customers in healing damaged or dry hair.
589 Operator
Mikasa
08.2003 - 01.2004
- Efficiently read and interpreted blueprints.
- Inspected machine parts with measuring tools.
- Fed raw materials into machines.
- Kept accurate records of defective units or products.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
- Oversaw logistics and inventory management for storeroom.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
- Removed orders from storage, wrapped and staged for shipments.
- Received cargo by lifting and moving it using hand trucks and pallet jacks.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Communicated with floor managers to determine merchandise placement.
- Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
- Monitored area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating various types of equipment.
- Monitored production schedule to keep proper amount of inventory on hand.
Production Worker
Robert Bosch
01.2001 - 01.2002
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Supported current production needs by moving items between equipment, conveyors and staging areas.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Conducted quality inspections of finished products and made minor repairs to meet project expectations.
- Unloaded incoming products and moved boxes to staging areas, sorted items and transported to final storage locations.
- Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
- Maintained maximum organization and productivity by properly sorting project components on work tables.
- Used hand trucks, forklifts and scissor lifts to complete tasks and transport items.
- Graded and packaged finished products, transporting items for additional processing, storage or shipment off-site.
- Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
- Documented production information via daily system logs and discussed issues with management.
- Located and picked merchandise weighing up to 75 pounds to fulfill daily customer orders.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards
On-Air Radio Personality
WPAL Radio Station
05.2000 - 01.2001
- Announced ads, song switches and breaking news segments for radio broadcasts.
- Selected and created audio cuts and pre-produced audio programs for more fluid broadcasting.
- Found, researched, fact-checked and wrote scripts for relevant topics in local news.
- Facilitated live coverage of special events, promotions and sports matches.
- Answered booth call line and took song suggestions or comments from listeners.
- Prepared 2 daily stories to discuss during broadcasts.
- Hosted 2 show 5 days per week and reached over 10,000 listeners, winning outstanding ratings and loyal sponsor base.
- Operated studio equipment and produced show advertisements.
- Interviewed show guests and moderated discussions.
- Made promotional appearances at public events.
- Played music tracks from playlists provided by station management.
- Read prepared scripts for radio and television shows.
- Announced station programming information, schedules and station breaks.
- Introduced upcoming broadcasts and guided audience through entertainment.
- Engaged with audience members through telephone calls and personal commentary on musical selections, political happenings and other items of interest.
- Answered listener calls regarding song requests, giveaways and commentary.
- Informed audience about Charleston, S.C events, general PSAs and music titles and artists.
- Recorded ads and commercials for over 20 local businesses, edited cuts and aired results on strict schedules.
- Presented weather, news and commercials to listeners.
- Played 4-hour shows with on-time ad airs and strict adherence to FCC regulations.
- Spearheaded promotional appearances on behalf of station and to increase sales for advertisers.
- Facilitated live coverage of special events, promotions, and sports matches
- Interviewed local and international celebrities to raise brand profile and build listener engagement
- Answered booth call line and took song suggestions or comments from listeners
- Selected and created audio cuts and pre-produced audio programs for more fluid broadcasting
- Recorded and edited high-quality interviews and audio clips for broadcast
- Announced ads, song switches and breaking news segments for radio broadcasts
- Read prepared scripts for radio and television shows
- Answered listener calls regarding song requests, giveaways and commentary
- Introduced upcoming broadcasts and guided audience through entertainment
- Operated studio equipment and produced show advertisements
- Engaged with audience members through telephone calls and personal commentary on musical selections, political happenings, and other items of interest
Education
Associate of Arts - Business/ Entrepreneurship
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NYNo Degree - Music Production
Full Sail University
Winter Park, FLSkills
- Straight Razor Shaving
- Client Needs Assessment
- Equipment Maintenance
- Customer Safety
- Clippers Usage
- Customer Preferences
- Outstanding Customer Service
- Highlights and Lowlights
- Opening and Closing Procedures
- Scalp Massages
- Shears Expertise
- Cuts for Women
- Razor Cutting Expertise
- Work Area Sanitation
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Cuts and Fades
- Innovative Hairstyling Techniques
- Sterilize Instruments
- Payment Receiving
- Hair Cutting and Trimming
Timeline
Registered Barber
Self-employed
07.2005 - 12.2022
589 Operator
Mikasa
08.2003 - 01.2004
Production Worker
Robert Bosch
01.2001 - 01.2002
On-Air Radio Personality
WPAL Radio Station
05.2000 - 01.2001
Associate of Arts - Business/ Entrepreneurship
Monroe Community College
No Degree - Music Production
Full Sail University
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