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Tara Haight

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated cosmetologist with 29 years of experience in cosmetology and customer service. Recognized for building strong client loyalty and increasing revenue through exceptional customer service and product expertise. Committed to continuous learning and staying ahead of beauty trends to deliver outstanding results. Dedicated to maintaining clean and professional workspaces for customer comfort. Kept clear, concise records for each individual client and maintained friendly and clear communication with clients during scheduling, appointments, and payments.



Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cosmetologist

Self Employed
07.1996 - Current
  • Worked reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering and booking appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
  • Attended regular trainings and workshops to maintain cosmetology license and stay current on technique and skills.
  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Grew sales with great work ethic, individualized beauty care plans and positive attitude.
  • Researched latest trends in hair, skin care, and nails to stay updated on color, style, and technique.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
  • Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
  • Demonstrated high level of customer service to increase retention and satisfaction.
  • Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
  • Styled hair and nails for customers for special events and occasions.
  • Developed loyal following of clients by providing high-quality services.
  • Utilized latest techniques in balayage, ombre, highlights and color correction.
  • Provided pre- and post-service consultations to accurately assess clients' needs.
  • Used social media platforms to promote salon and services.
  • Maintained high number of return customers through precise cutting, coloring and styling of clients' hair.
  • Increased revenue through effective customer service and inventory management.
  • Maintained regular client list and successfully handled walk-in customers.
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
  • Attended hair shows, classes and seminars to stay up-to-date on latest trends.

Substitute Teacher

Deer Trail School
08.2019 - 06.2020
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Worked as full-time special education substitute from January 2020-June 2020.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Supervised lunchroom and recess activities.
  • Monitored student performance and provided feedback to inform instruction.
  • Developed lesson plans to align with grade-level standards and objectives, as well as creative instructional strategies to keep students engaged and motivated.
  • Attended professional meetings, educational conferences or teacher training workshops to improve professional competence.
  • Researched and selected age-appropriate materials and resources for classroom instruction.
  • Enforced school and class rules to maintain order in classroom.
  • Documented student progress and provided regular updates to parents.
  • Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
  • Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.

Education

Licensure - Cosmetology

Eastern Colorado Cosmetology School
Strasburg, CO
03-1996

Skills

  • Product expertise
  • Skin exfoliation
  • Facials
  • Beauty tool sanitization
  • Hairstyling
  • Strong manual dexterity
  • Waxing treatments/ Nail treatments
  • Selling and upselling
  • Friendly and clear communication
  • Salon management and active listening
  • Client consultations and loyalty building
  • Strong customer service skills

Accomplishments

  • Successfully owned and ran business for 29 years
  • Ran anniversary celebrations/events for business
  • Supervised team of 2 staff members.

Certification

  • Life Insurance Agent Training - March 17, 2024-April 29, 2024
  • Certified Life Insurance Agent, Cuppernell Agency - April 29, 2024-Current

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

Deer Trail School
08.2019 - 06.2020

Cosmetologist

Self Employed
07.1996 - Current

Licensure - Cosmetology

Eastern Colorado Cosmetology School

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