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Sara Rice

Alexandria,VA

Summary

Dedicated employee known for punctuality, pursuing employment options where good customer service and positive attitude will make a difference.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Cosmetologist

Self-Employed
Alexandria , VA
08.2021 - Current
  • Organized scheduling of appointments throughout the day.
  • Provided consultations to clients about their desired hairstyle and hair care needs.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work station by sanitizing tools and equipment between uses.
  • Educated clients on proper home hair care maintenance techniques.
  • Cultivated strong value-added relationships with customers by delivering accurate service and product knowledge to drive earnings.
  • Selected hair colors, products, and services based on customer preference and individually designed hair care plan.
  • Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business.
  • Trimmed and styled hair for weddings and special occasions to help clients look and feel best on big day.
  • Responded to customer inquiries by phone, email, and in person.
  • Updated and maintained customer information records and beauty services provided.

Cosmetologist

Atlas Salon
Washington DC, VA
08.2019 - 08.2021
  • Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
  • Assisted in maintaining office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
  • Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.
  • Maintained cleanliness of salon station and implements.
  • Assisted with hair styling, cutting, coloring, and perming services.
  • Mentored new staff to enhance personal growth and increase productivity.
  • Followed trends in hairstyling techniques to increase customer satisfaction and attract new demographics.
  • Customized styles, services and products to suit client needs and maintain customer satisfaction.

Cosmetologist

Tulip Salon Spa
Fredericksburg, VA
06.2016 - 05.2019
  • Provided excellent customer service at the reception desk by answering phone calls and scheduling appointments.
  • Assisted stylists in shampooing, conditioning, and styling hair for clients.
  • Worked collaboratively with colleagues to achieve common goals.
  • Attended trade shows and educational seminars to stay up-to-date on current trends in hairstyling.
  • Provided consultations to clients on beauty treatments, products and services.
  • Selected hair colors, products, and services based on customer preference and individually designed hair care plan.
  • Advised clients on how to maintain their haircuts between visits.

Education

High School Diploma -

Paul Mitchell The School Woodbridge
Woodbridge, VA
09-2016

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Strong manual dexterity
  • Friendly Communication
  • Issue Resolution
  • Relationship Building
  • Product and Service Explanations
  • Beauty tool sanitization
  • Chemical Mixing and Application
  • Trend Awareness
  • Hair Styling
  • Makeup Application
  • Special Event Hair Styling
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Payment processing expertise
  • QuickBooks proficiency
  • Selling and Upselling
  • Client Consultations

Accomplishments

  • 2016 Paul Mitchell Caper Winner - selected one of ten in the country to contribute and work on the student based team at Paul Mitchell's annual showcase event. I was awarded the opportunity to cut, color and style two models to perform on stage at the end of the event for all attendees.

Timeline

Cosmetologist

Self-Employed
08.2021 - Current

Cosmetologist

Atlas Salon
08.2019 - 08.2021

Cosmetologist

Tulip Salon Spa
06.2016 - 05.2019

High School Diploma -

Paul Mitchell The School Woodbridge
Sara Rice