Suzette Salazar
Santa Ana ,CA
Summary
Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 10 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization. Hard-driving business leader offering skill in strategic business planning and team development. Skillfully recruit and train employees at all levels to meet customer and business demands. Articulate, forward-thinking and resourceful in meeting unique needs. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated Barber professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Barber/Owner
Above All Barbershop
06.2019 - Current
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as answering phone calls, managing correspondence, and maintaining accurate client records to support smooth business operations.
- Contributed to Barbershop marketing efforts through engaging social media content showcasing before-and-after photos of client transformations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on latest trends and techniques in the industry.
- Exhibited a high level of technical proficiency in performing various barber services, including haircuts, shaves, trims, and styling for both men and women.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing concerns promptly and professionally, resulting in numerous positive reviews from clients.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to strict hygiene standards to ensure client safety and comfort.
Professional Barber
Faded Barbershop
05.2018 - 06.2019
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities, staying current on latest trends and techniques in the industry.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work environment, adhering to strict hygiene standards to ensure client safety and comfort.
- Stayed up-to-date on industry best practices through regular attendance at trade shows, seminars, workshops, webinars, and other educational events relevant to the barber profession.
- Demonstrated strong time management skills by effectively juggling multiple clients simultaneously without compromising quality of service or attention to detail.
- Offered expert advice on hair maintenance routines and product usage, empowering clients to achieve desired looks at home between appointments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Madison Fall High School
Online 06.2012
Skills
- Community collaboration
- Community building
- Community relationships
- Community outreach
- Multitasking
- First Aid/ CPR
- Emotional awareness
- Foster Parenting
- Beard Shaping
- Facial hair design
- Hot towel treatments
- Advanced Scissor Work
- Texturizing techniques
- Clipper Techniques
- Upselling Services
- Mustache grooming
- Sanitation Practices
- Appointment Scheduling
- Equipment Maintenance
- Team Collaboration
- Product Knowledge
- Strong leader
- Professional manner
- Customer safety
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Accurate money handling
- Client Needs Assessment
- Highly motivated self-starter
- Mentoring and training
Accomplishments
- Served up to 10 clients per day.
- Improved quality of new hires by modernizing search strategies.
- Supervised team of 9 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Additional Information
Foster Parenting for 2 years
Talk to young kids and tell them my story so they make better choices for themselves
I love talking to youngsters and give them advice to a better path
Barber Apprenticeship Program
Timeline
Professional Barber/Owner
Above All Barbershop
06.2019 - Current
Professional Barber
Faded Barbershop
05.2018 - 06.2019
High School Diploma -
Madison Fall High School