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Shadonna Roberson

Louisville

Summary

Experienced Entrepreneur in operational leadership in salon management customer relations and Event planning. People skills are the necessity for potential growth in any company, with over 20yrs of Salon ownership and 6 years of charity event planning enhances life skills in diversity time, management, collaboration, and organization skills. Diversity is the number one factor to understand the different needs of individual to establish the best customer relationship. Daily projection for client retention sales, special promotions and effective voice of pleasure, “ how may I help you today.” Entrepreneurial driven for over 20 years skilled leader valuable in customer relations and commitment to achieving and exceeding objectives. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure position at Empire Beauty School educational Community. Ready to help teams to achieve company goals.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Cosmetology Instructor

Empire Beauty School
06.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced students'' practical skills by demonstrating and explaining various cosmetology techniques.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations governing cosmetology instruction while maintaining a safe, clean learning environment at all times.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans that incorporated industry trends, resulting in a dynamic learning environment.
  • Mentored aspiring cosmetologists to refine their skills and confidently pursue career opportunities in the field.
  • Collaborated with fellow instructors to create innovative teaching strategies for improved student comprehension.
  • Implemented hands-on learning experiences through practical demonstrations, resulting in increased student engagement and retention of material.

Retail Supervisor/Pharmacy Assistant

Walgreens Boots Alliance
08.2021 - 06.2023
  • Assisted in leading each shift by delegating duties and assigning specific tasks up to 5 employees
  • Help customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Operated cash register and other front counter tasks to facilitate daily operations.
  • Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
  • Supported pharmacists with day-to-day activities and pharmacy office management functions.
  • Communicated with patients to collect information about prescriptions and medical conditions or arrange consultations with pharmacists.


Master Cosmetologist

Elegant Image
06.2017 - Current
  • Established strong relationship with client base to generate long term business
  • Completed safety training and certifications
  • Updated customer information records to track services provided
  • Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily
  • Resolved guest complaints in timely, efficient manner
  • Backed up reception desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments and processing payments
  • Maintained regular client list of up to 90% repeat customers

Charity Event Organizer

Live Life Be Beautiful LLC
05.2015 - Current
  • Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
  • Managed full-cycle marketing and advertising strategies including estimating costs, managing resource allocation and adjusting production schedules to ensure success.
  • Developed campaigns and specific marketing strategies for clients.
  • Participated in strategy development and planning to grow organizing program and advance campaigns.
  • Wrote e-mails, promoted events via social media and drafted phone scripts to recruit volunteers.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, including contract signing, fee collection, event booking and event promotions.
  • Managed team of over 20 volunteers overseeing project projection, team building and personal growth in health awareness.

Cosmetology Apprentice Instructor

Jefferson Community Technical College
08.2021 - 05.2022

Conducted research to create lesson plans and demonstrations; covering required areas such as hair science, hairdressing, hygiene, sanitation. Provide proper theory and practical classes, maintaining student files, sending student’s record to licensing authorities, and adhering to compliance.

Skills and qualifications include – strong knowledge of beauty products, familiarity with using beauty tools, experience of designing cosmetology courses and training methods; keen desire to know about new methods and technology in beauty industry.

Salon Manager

Signature HealthCARE
03.2021 - 09.2021

Schedules residents for hair care as requested by resident and/or responsible party; provides schedule to nursing staff.

  • Assists with transporting residents to and from beauty shop as needed.
  • Performs manicures.
  • Maintains and submits records of services provided, including charges incurred.
  • Orders and stocks routine beauty supplies.
  • Perform Customer Care Liaison duties as needed.
  • Oversaw salon employee performance, facility cleanliness and sales.

Salon Owner

Shadonna's Cut Above/Belle Hair Design
04.1996 - 06.2017
  • Recruited and Hired Apprentice/Professional Cosmetologist
  • Value leader for production in customer care and quality
  • Maintain financial records, daily deposit and payroll
  • Provided coaching, mentoring, and consultation to staff to enhance staff development
  • Collaborated with salon team to ensure delivery of efficient, high-quality service
  • Screened applicant resumes and coordinated both phone and in-person interviews
  • Ordered and distributed office supplies while adhering to fixed office budget
  • Communicated clear expectations and goals to each team member
  • Completed all point of sale opening and closing procedures, including counting contents of cash register
  • Resolved all customer complaints in professional manner while prioritizing customer satisfaction

Education

Additional License

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY
12.2021

Cosmetologist Certification - Cosmetologist

Hair Design Beauty School
Louisville, KY
1995

Skills

  • Business Operations
  • Customer Service
  • Organization
  • Lesson planning knowledge
  • Salon administration understanding
  • Performance evaluation
  • Curriculum Development skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Critical Thinking
  • Marketing initiatives
  • Goal Setting
  • Computer Literacy, Excel, Word, PPT
  • POS Operations
  • Policy And Procedure Adherence
  • Provide Leadership
  • Task Delegation
  • Classroom Management Strategies
  • Classroom Administration

Accomplishments

License

Kentucky Cosmetologist

Kentucky Cosmetology Instructor

Timeline

Cosmetology Instructor

Empire Beauty School
06.2023 - Current

Retail Supervisor/Pharmacy Assistant

Walgreens Boots Alliance
08.2021 - 06.2023

Cosmetology Apprentice Instructor

Jefferson Community Technical College
08.2021 - 05.2022

Salon Manager

Signature HealthCARE
03.2021 - 09.2021

Master Cosmetologist

Elegant Image
06.2017 - Current

Charity Event Organizer

Live Life Be Beautiful LLC
05.2015 - Current

Salon Owner

Shadonna's Cut Above/Belle Hair Design
04.1996 - 06.2017

Additional License

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

Jefferson Community And Technical College

Cosmetologist Certification - Cosmetologist

Hair Design Beauty School
Shadonna Roberson