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Tia M. Woods

Chattanooga,TN

Summary

Friendly Master Cosmetologist dedicated to providing exceptional service to clients through delivery of beauty services. Energetic professional with excellent skill and technique. Capable Hairstylist offering 25 years of experience and drive to take on new role with growing salon. Focused on boosting customer numbers by maximizing satisfaction with knowledgeable, efficient service. Successful at building loyal clientele base.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Nustart S

Hamilton County Colattion
Chattanooga, TN
10.2018 - Current
  • Styled and designed traditional and contemporary hairstyles for men and women daily
  • Recommended hair styles to compliment clients' facial features and coloring
  • Colored, cut and installed extensions according to referenced photo and desired outcome
  • Sanitized workstations and salon equipment to reduce risk of infection
  • Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business
  • Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns
  • Conducted research on local organizations that provide services to the homeless population
  • Provided assistance to clients in need of food, clothing and other resources
  • Attended meetings with government officials to discuss strategies for addressing poverty in the area
  • Distributed flyers and brochures at local schools and churches about available resources for those in need
  • Actively listened to individuals experiencing homelessness or poverty, offering emotional support where appropriate
  • Provided health screenings at free clinics throughout the city
  • Volunteered at soup kitchens during holidays, assisting with meal preparation and distribution

Church Administrator

Trinity-Now
Snellville, GA
02.2015 - 10.2015
  • Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns
  • Selected hair colors, products and services based on customer preference and individually designed hair care plan
  • Set up workstation and treatment room with products, equipment and supplies to facilitate services
  • Trimmed and styled hair for weddings and special occasions to help clients look and feel best on big day
  • Styled and designed traditional and contemporary hairstyles for men and women daily
  • Maintained accurate records of membership, donations, contributions and attendance data
  • Assisted in developing new programs designed to reach out to potential members in the community
  • Responded to inquiries from congregants regarding spiritual matters or other issues related to the church's mission
  • Ordered supplies needed for daily operations of the church office
  • Collected feedback from congregants on various activities or initiatives proposed by church leadership
  • Coordinated travel arrangements for pastors attending conferences or workshops offsite
  • Supported work of pastoral staff in running productive church operations by managing day-to-day clerical needs
  • Managed busy calendar for executive team, planning and preparing meetings and communications
  • Developed communication strategies for publicizing events throughout the community
  • Coordinated special events such as weddings, funerals, baptisms, and other religious ceremonies
  • Provided administrative support including answering phones, responding to emails and scheduling appointments
  • Managed church budget and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy of all church accounts
  • Compiled weekly service bulletins and monthly newsletters, ensuring timely distribution to congregation members

Hairstylist

Expozure Hair Concepts
Chattanooga, TN
01.2013 - 07.2015
  • Sanitized workstations and salon equipment to reduce risk of infection
  • Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business
  • Cultivated strong value-added relationships with customers by delivering accurate service and product knowledge to drive earnings
  • Pursued continuing education and training to stay up to date with new trends and techniques
  • Selected hair colors, products and services based on customer preference and individually designed hair care plan
  • Styled and designed traditional and contemporary hairstyles for men and women daily

Hairstylist

Salon Indulgence
Knoxville, TN
09.2012 - 10.2013
  • Sanitized workstations and salon equipment to reduce risk of infection
  • Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business
  • Pursued continuing education and training to stay up to date with new trends and techniques
  • Employed curling and straightening styling techniques for ethnic hair types

Hairstylist

The Garden Salon Spa
Chattanooga, TN
09.2001 - 08.2011
  • Sanitized workstations and salon equipment to reduce risk of infection
  • Pursued continuing education and training to stay up to date with new trends and techniques
  • Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business
  • Cultivated strong value-added relationships with customers by delivering accurate service and product knowledge to drive earnings
  • Styled and designed traditional and contemporary hairstyles for men and women daily
  • Trimmed and styled hair for weddings and special occasions to help clients look and feel best on big day
  • Recommended hair styles to compliment clients' facial features and coloring
  • Sold conditioner, shampoo, hair treatment and styling products to educate clients on proper hair care
  • Monitored, tracked and recorded client satisfaction to maintain positive ratings

Trainee

Soft Sheen Carson/Loreal hair care
Chicago, IL
02.1999 - 10.2005
  • Worked closely with artist director Charles Gregory to give feedback on training programs and increase efficiency
  • Assisted hairstylist on with coordination of daily activities for projects

Trainee

Carson Products
Chicago, IL
10.2000 - 08.2005
  • Shadowed J.D
  • Richards professionals such as hair care and stylist for total of 12 hours to learn best approaches
  • Provided assistance to others to complete tasks on time
  • Demonstrated enthusiasm and strong communication skill, remaining open to learning new things every day
  • Assisted hairstylist with coordination of daily activities for projects

Education

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology Education

Alternative Vision Hair & Nail Academy
Chattanooga, TN
12.1997

High School Diploma -

Tyner High School
Chattanooga, TN
05.1997

Skills

  • Pigments and resins
  • Familiar with relaxers
  • Razor cutting expert
  • Customer buying trends
  • Cosmetology principles knowledge
  • Hair artistry professional
  • Innovative hairstyling techniques
  • Braiding and weaving
  • Arranging items for photoshoots
  • Beauty transformations
  • Makeup application
  • Customer consulting
  • Photography experience
  • Drug abuse prevention
  • Individualized support
  • Client Advocacy
  • Referral Coordination
  • Needs Assessment
  • Progress evaluations understanding
  • Problem-Solving
  • Problem-solving abilities

Certification

  • Certified Hair stylist, Tonie Love, 2011
  • Hair color and cutting by Patric Bradley Training, 2008-2009
  • Certified hair cutting and coloring with Johnny Wright, Soft-Sheen Carson, 2001-2004
  • Chemistry of Wave Nouveau with Jacqualyn Tarriant, [Soft Sheen Carson], 2002-2003

Timeline

Nustart S

Hamilton County Colattion
10.2018 - Current

Church Administrator

Trinity-Now
02.2015 - 10.2015

Hairstylist

Expozure Hair Concepts
01.2013 - 07.2015

Hairstylist

Salon Indulgence
09.2012 - 10.2013

Hairstylist

The Garden Salon Spa
09.2001 - 08.2011

Trainee

Carson Products
10.2000 - 08.2005

Trainee

Soft Sheen Carson/Loreal hair care
02.1999 - 10.2005
  • Certified Hair stylist, Tonie Love, 2011
  • Hair color and cutting by Patric Bradley Training, 2008-2009
  • Certified hair cutting and coloring with Johnny Wright, Soft-Sheen Carson, 2001-2004
  • Chemistry of Wave Nouveau with Jacqualyn Tarriant, [Soft Sheen Carson], 2002-2003

Associate of Arts - Cosmetology Education

Alternative Vision Hair & Nail Academy

High School Diploma -

Tyner High School
Tia M. Woods