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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Sotonye Ogan

College Park,MD

Summary

Passionate and highly skilled Salon Owner/ Cosmetologist/ Hair Loss Practitioner experienced in providing exceptional beauty services and managing salon operations. Proven ability to analyze customers hair and scalp condition to recommending appropriate hair care methods and products. Dedicated to enhancing client satisfaction through personalized care and innovative techniques.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Salon Owner/Salon Stylist

Twist Studio
Silver Spring, MD
04.2018 - Current
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
  • Provide array of beauty services, such as:

Hair Extensions

Hair Coloring

Loc Extensions

Chemical Services

  • Conduct a scalp analysis, and recommend appropriate scalp care treatments.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff on techniques and customer service.
  • Implemented an online booking system that allows clients to book appointments 24 and 7 without having to call the salon directly.
  • Trained staff on customer service procedures, product knowledge, safety protocols and sanitation standards.
  • Ordered beauty products, equipment, and maintained inventory.
  • Hired and trained beauticians.
  • Oversaw the daily activities of the salon including resolving customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Ordered supplies such as shampoo, conditioner, styling products and tools from vendors at competitive prices.

Hair Stylist

Tease Hair Salon
Silver Spring, MD
08.2015 - 04.2018
  • Provided consultations to clients about their desired hairstyle and hair care needs.
  • Performed special hair treatments, scalp massages and updated styling techniques to modernize and streamline services.
  • Applied highlights, lowlights or other coloring techniques.
  • Colored, cut and installed extensions according to style photos and client specifications.
  • Customized styles, services and products to suit client needs and maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Upsold additional services when appropriate to increase sales volume.
  • Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns.
  • Designed and recommended home hair care regimens and treatments to meet individual customer needs.
  • Kept work stations clean and sanitized scissors, combs and other styling tools.
  • Pursued continuing education and training to stay up to date with new trends and techniques.
  • Sanitized workstations and salon equipment to reduce risk of infection.

Hairstylist

Technicolor
Upper Marlboro, MD
09.2011 - 07.2016

Hairstylist's Assistant

Hair Beyond
Silver Spring, MD
10.2005 - 11.2009

Education

Hair Loss Practitioner - Trichology

United States Trichology Institute
Online
05-2020

License Cosmetologist - Cosmetology

Aveda Institute
Washington, DC
05-2006

Some College (No Degree) - Broadcast Journalism

Bowie State University
Bowie, MD

Skills

  • Salon operations
  • Hair loss treatments
  • Customer service
  • Product knowledge
  • Time management
  • Extensions and styling
  • Professionalism
  • Sanitation and safety protocols

Professional Affiliations

  • Member, Professional Beauty Association
  • Member, Association of Professional Trichologist

Certification

  • Licensed Cosmetologist State of Maryland
  • Hair Loss Proctitioner, USTI

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Salon Owner/Salon Stylist

Twist Studio
04.2018 - Current

Hair Stylist

Tease Hair Salon
08.2015 - 04.2018

Hairstylist

Technicolor
09.2011 - 07.2016

Hairstylist's Assistant

Hair Beyond
10.2005 - 11.2009
  • Licensed Cosmetologist State of Maryland
  • Hair Loss Proctitioner, USTI

Hair Loss Practitioner - Trichology

United States Trichology Institute

License Cosmetologist - Cosmetology

Aveda Institute

Some College (No Degree) - Broadcast Journalism

Bowie State University
Sotonye Ogan