Sheila Huff
Grand Junction,CO
Summary
Salon owner/operator with expertise in inventory management and financial administration. Proven track record of maintaining high-quality standards and establishing strong vendor relationships. Achieved seamless salon operations and high client retention rates.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Salon Owner/Operator
Self Employed Services
Grand Junction, Colorado
08.2010 - 07.2011
- Provided exceptional customer service to enhance client satisfaction and retention.
- Maintained inventory of products and supplies for uninterrupted salon operations.
- Supervised hair treatments and styling services to ensure quality standards.
- Implemented sanitation protocols to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
- Ordered supplies and equipment needed for daily operations.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure repeat business from satisfied clients.
- Collaborated with beauty product vendors to source high-quality supplies for the salon.
- Maintained salon finances, including budgeting, payroll and bookkeeping.
- Adhered to state laws and regulations regarding licensure, sanitation standards.
- Inspected workstations regularly to ensure they are clean and organized.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork and responding to emails.
- Assessed inventory needs for hair care products, cosmetics. on an ongoing basis.
- Promoted special offers through social media platforms to attract new customers.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss performance goals.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed in the salon at all times.
- Maintained relationships with vendors and suppliers who provide necessary items for running the salon.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Used strong issue resolution and communication skills to cultivate and strengthen lasting client relationships.
- Monitored inventory levels and placed new orders for merchandise to keep supply well-stocked.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
hair stylist
jcpennys salon
Grand Junction, Colorado
12.2001 - 03.2003
- Provided personalized haircuts and styling based on client preferences.
- Demonstrated expertise in color application techniques for diverse hair types.
- Assisted clients with product recommendations for hair care and maintenance.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of styling stations and tools.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient salon operations.
- Educated clients on proper hair care routines and styling methods.
- Managed appointment scheduling to optimize client flow throughout the day.
- Attended training sessions to stay updated on current hairstyle trends and techniques.
- Greeted customers, answered phones and booked appointments.
- Maintained cleanliness of work station by sanitizing tools and equipment between uses.
- Provided consultations to clients about their desired hairstyle and hair care needs.
- Educated clients on proper home hair care maintenance techniques.
- Shampooed, conditioned, cut, colored and styled hair according to client's instructions.
- Organized scheduling of appointments throughout the day.
- Assisted other stylists with busy periods in the salon.
- Developed relationships with new clients through referrals from existing customers.
- Followed trends in hairstyling techniques to increase customer satisfaction and attract new demographics.
- Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business.
- Recommended products to clients based on their individual needs.
Education
Cosmetology
Glenwood Beauty Academy
Glenwood Springs, CO05-1988
Skills
- Customer service
- Hair styling
- Inventory management
- Sanitation protocols
- Financial administration
- Scheduling optimization
- Trend awareness
- Marketing strategies
- Vendor relations
- Staff training
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Health and safety
- Upselling services
- Industry trend awareness
- Skin care
- Hair styling techniques
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Team collaboration
- Employee training
- Hygiene standards
- Appointment scheduling
- Crisis management
Timeline
Salon Owner/Operator
Self Employed Services
08.2010 - 07.2011
hair stylist
jcpennys salon
12.2001 - 03.2003
Cosmetology
Glenwood Beauty Academy
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