Tracy Whedbee
Powell,TN
Summary
Experienced cosmetology professional with over 25 years of expertise in exceeding expectations for students, clients, employers, and coworkers. Specializes in training and teaching individuals to enhance their cosmetology skills and maintain proper sanitation and sterilization practices. Demonstrates strong administrative and organizational abilities, proficient in Office 365, with extensive knowledge of Milady and Pivot Point Cosmetology Curriculum. Coordinates school field trips, organizes student participation in events such as Living East Tennessee and The Lady’s Expo in Knoxville, and leads students to Hair Shows in Nashville, Tennessee.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Non-medical Caregiver
Visiting Angels
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Esthetics Instructor
AVEDA INSTITUTE
05.2021 - 02.2022
Cosmetology Instructor/Esthetician
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
09.2007 - 12.2021
Cosmetology Instructor
Tennessee School of Beauty
10.2005 - 09.2007
Administrative Assistant
Knox County Adult Education
06.2004 - 10.2005
Administrative Assistant
EXCEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
03.1998 - 04.2004
- I was the Administrative Assistant for the Dean of the school. Responsible for running the front desk providing customer service for the whole school. Managed Dean’s calendar provided mail outs, typing and various secretarial skills for the school and Dean. Also I was the cheerleading coach responsible for scheduling games, road trips and special events for the cheerleaders
Regis Hair Salon
01.2000 - 03.2004
Education
Cosmetology / Esthetics Instructor - Teaching Certification
Tennessee School of Beauty
Knoxville, TN01.2005
Two Years In Pre-Nursing - Nursing
University of Tennessee Knoxville
Knoxville, TN01.1985
Cosmetologist - Cosmetology
Tennessee School of Beauty Knoxville
Knoxville, TN01.1985
Skills
- 17 years of experience as a Cosmetology Instructor
- 15 years of experience as a Licensed Hair Stylist
- Maintained over 32 years of skill as a dually licensed professional in Cosmetology and Esthetics
- Sound written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft word and Excel
- Grade entry completion and daily lesson planning
- Managing the clinic floor in an instructional environment
- Served as judge for the 2018 “Skills USA” competition
- Served on the committee for the Cosmetology State Symposium Conference
- Makeup Application
- Nail Care
- Cheerleading
- Dermabrasion
Certification
- Cosmetology License
- Esthetician License
- Dually licensed Cosmetology/Esthetician Instructor License Present
Timeline
Non-medical Caregiver
Visiting Angels
01.2025 - Current
Esthetics Instructor
AVEDA INSTITUTE
05.2021 - 02.2022
Cosmetology Instructor/Esthetician
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
09.2007 - 12.2021
Cosmetology Instructor
Tennessee School of Beauty
10.2005 - 09.2007
Administrative Assistant
Knox County Adult Education
06.2004 - 10.2005
Regis Hair Salon
01.2000 - 03.2004
Administrative Assistant
EXCEL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
03.1998 - 04.2004
Cosmetology / Esthetics Instructor - Teaching Certification
Tennessee School of Beauty
Two Years In Pre-Nursing - Nursing
University of Tennessee Knoxville
Cosmetologist - Cosmetology
Tennessee School of Beauty Knoxville