Trina Gragg- Jackson
INMAN,SC
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Comsetology
Asheville City Schools
Asheville, NC
01.1995 - Current
- Promoted the school at events such as trade shows or beauty conventions.
- Researched new products and technologies used in the cosmetology field.
- Encouraged creativity among learners through various activities such as competitions or showcases.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to teach cosmetology fundamentals, hair styling techniques, and safety protocols.
- Created a positive learning environment by motivating and inspiring students.
- Trained students in customer service skills such as greeting clients, taking appointments.
- Conducted regular meetings with students to discuss career goals and objectives.
- Maintained accurate records of student progress, grades, and attendance.
- Advised job seekers on resume writing techniques and interview preparation strategies.
- Promoted advancement of professional skills for securing certification, employment, leadership development and financial literacy.
Education
Business Administration And Management
St Augustine's University
Raleigh, NCVocational Education
South Western Community College
Sylva, NCVocational Education
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NCNail Technologies
Carolina College of Hair Design
Asheville, NCCosmetology
Carolina College Of Hair Designs
Asheville, NCCosmetology Instructors
Carolina College Of Hair Design
Asheville, NCNatural Hair Care Instructor
Carolina College of Hair Design
Asheville, NCSkills
- Lesson planning
- Event promotion
- Career counseling
- Student training
- Team collaboration
- Record keeping
- Time management
- Networking strategies
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Black Wall Street Asheville Educator of The Year 2024-2025
- Black Wall Street Asheville Business Trail Blazer 2023-2024
- CTE Teacher of the Year 2021-2022
- Asheville High School Teacher of the Month 2019
- Walmart Teacher of the Year 2007
- Black Enterprise Magazine Black Owned Businesses to Watch Asheville NC
- Published Author of Three two business books and work book for independent contractors and entreprenuers.
Affiliations
- I love To cook
- Create
- Garden
- I love to design and create wearable art
Certification
- North Carolina Licensed Teacher
- Cosmetology Instructors License
- Cosmetology License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Comsetology
Asheville City Schools
01.1995 - Current
Business Administration And Management
St Augustine's University
Vocational Education
South Western Community College
Vocational Education
North Carolina State University
Nail Technologies
Carolina College of Hair Design
Cosmetology
Carolina College Of Hair Designs
Cosmetology Instructors
Carolina College Of Hair Design
Natural Hair Care Instructor
Carolina College of Hair Design
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