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Tonya Fessler

Swaledale,IA

Summary

Dedicated salon owner with a strong focus on customer service and relationship building. Expertise in financial tracking and appointment scheduling, ensuring a seamless client experience.

Work History

Salon Owner/Cosmetologist

Self-employeed
Swaledale, Iowa
2016 - 2024
  • Managed daily salon operations, ensuring a welcoming environment for clients.
  • Cultivated relationships with clients to enhance loyalty and satisfaction.
  • Oversaw financial management, including budgeting and expense tracking.
  • Maintained accurate records of client appointments, inventory levels, ordering products and supplies, sales transactions, employee hours worked and other data related to the salon's operations.
  • Consulted with clients to determine their beauty and styling needs.
  • Maintained reception desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, and processing payments.

Paraeducator

West Fork School District
Sheffield, Iowa
2011 - 2014
  • Assisted teachers in classroom management and lesson implementation.
  • Supported students with diverse learning needs and personalized education plans.
  • Supervised students during activities, ensuring safety and engagement.
  • Monitored student behavior, providing guidance and support.
  • Assisted teachers in preparing materials for lessons and activities.
  • Monitored student progress in skills and behavior, reporting findings to teachers and parents to inform educational strategies.
  • Provided personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.
  • Served as classroom aide to teachers and worked one-on-one with special needs students.
  • Participated in meetings regarding IEPs and 504 plans for students with special needs.

Salon Owner/Cosmetologist

Creative Images on Main
Rockwell, Iowa
2010 - 2014
  • Managed daily salon operations and staff scheduling.
  • Procured supplies including shampoo, conditioner, and styling products from vendors, optimizing cost-effectiveness.
  • Hired and trained beauticians.
  • Consulted with clients to determine their beauty and styling needs.

Salon Owner/Cosmetologist

Creative Images
Thornton, Iowa
2001 - 2011
  • Customized styles, services, and products based on client needs, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Managed daily salon operations, including appointment scheduling, phone inquiries, and payment processing, ensuring smooth workflow and client satisfaction.
  • Established relationships with local businesses, promoting cross-marketing opportunities that enhanced visibility and client referrals.
  • Monitored inventory of supplies, managed budget and requisitioned supplies, equipment, and services.

Education

Ministry - Ministry

Core College Ministry School
Tampa, FL
05-2026

Associate of Arts - Network Administration

Hamilton College
Mason City, IA
01-1998

Cosmetology License - Cosmetology

La'James Cosmetology School
Mason City, IA
01-1993

Skills

  • Hair cutting techniques
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Inventory management
  • Financial tracking
  • Customer service
  • Relationship building
  • Classroom management

Timeline

Salon Owner/Cosmetologist

Self-employeed
2016 - 2024

Paraeducator

West Fork School District
2011 - 2014

Salon Owner/Cosmetologist

Creative Images on Main
2010 - 2014

Salon Owner/Cosmetologist

Creative Images
2001 - 2011

Ministry - Ministry

Core College Ministry School

Associate of Arts - Network Administration

Hamilton College

Cosmetology License - Cosmetology

La'James Cosmetology School

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