Wendy Cataño
Brighton,CO
Summary
Accomplished Master Hair Stylist and salon owner with Colorado cosmetology license. Specializes in gray hair coverage, highlighting, and color correction, delivering tailored color solutions to meet diverse client needs. Builds and maintains a loyal clientele through personalized consultations and exceptional service. Leverages extensive salon experience and business ownership to foster a welcoming environment that enhances client confidence and satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
CosmoProf
Parker, Colorado
07.2025 - Current
- Recruited, hired, onboarded, and trained employees to enhance team development and drive business performance.
- Drive sales growth and monitor key performance indicators, including average ticket and items per transaction.
- Recruit, hire, onboard, and train employees to support team development and business performance.
- Applied beauty-industry expertise to optimize product recommendations and elevate customer service.
- Coached employees on product knowledge and sales techniques to improve customer experience.
Master Hair Stylist / Owner
Salon Rituals
03.2023 - Current
- Build and maintain a loyal, high-volume clientele through exceptional service, communication, and consistent results.
- Delivered personalized hair services and consultations aligning with individual client goals and hair needs, enhancing overall satisfaction.
- Fostered long-term client relationships through trust and professionalism, ensuring high client retention and satisfaction.
- Recommended customized hair care products and maintenance routines, empowering clients to maintain color and hair health between appointments.
- Specialized in applying techniques for gray hair coverage, highlighting, and color correction in a salon environment.
- Manage client scheduling, appointments, and daily responsibilities of an independent salon business.
Master Hair Stylist
HairRx
06.2017 - 03.2023
- Cultivated lasting client relationships, resulting in increased repeat business and enhanced client satisfaction.
- Delivered personalized hair services based on client consultations, preferences, and desired results.
- Advised clients on professional hair care products to optimize styling results and maintenance routines.
- Received award for exceptional performance for outstanding sales performance in 2017.
Master Hair Stylist / Owner
Wendy Maxfield Color Studio
05.2015 - 06.2017
- Owned and operated an independent hair studio while providing personalized styling services.
- Managed client relationships and scheduling, ensuring seamless daily operations.
- Provided attentive, client-focused service to enhance satisfaction and encourage repeat visits.
Master Hair Stylist / Manager
SmartStyle
01.2014 - 05.2015
- Provided professional hairstyling services while supporting salon management and daily operations.
- Maintained high service standards and a welcoming salon environment.
- Balanced client scheduling with organizational and operational responsibilities to ensure seamless service delivery.
Education
Master Haircutting Class -
Knowledge Destroys Fear
Plantsville, ConnecticutLockstitch Balayage & Creative Cuts -
Schwarzkopf Headquarters
Los Angeles, CaliforniaABCs of Cutting -
Vidal Sassoon
London, United KingdomAssociate of Communication -
Arapahoe Community College
Parker, CO 08.2017 - 05.2019
Skills
- Gray Hair Coverage
- Hair Color Correction
- Hair Highlighting
- Balayage Techniques
- Dimensional color
- Creative Hair Color
- Advanced Haircutting
- Color consultations
- Hair care recommendations
- Client retention
- Client-focused service
- Professional Product Knowledge
- Employee Training and Coaching
- Business Development
Certification
- Colorado Cosmetology License
- Licensed since 2007
Personal Information
Title: Master Hair Stylist | Color Specialist
Timeline
Manager
CosmoProf
07.2025 - Current
Master Hair Stylist / Owner
Salon Rituals
03.2023 - Current
Associate of Communication -
Arapahoe Community College
08.2017 - 05.2019
Master Hair Stylist
HairRx
06.2017 - 03.2023
Master Hair Stylist / Owner
Wendy Maxfield Color Studio
05.2015 - 06.2017
Master Hair Stylist / Manager
SmartStyle
01.2014 - 05.2015
Master Haircutting Class -
Knowledge Destroys Fear
Lockstitch Balayage & Creative Cuts -
Schwarzkopf Headquarters
ABCs of Cutting -
Vidal Sassoon