Yalanda White-Chambers
La Marque,TEXAS
Summary
Reliable Cosmetology Instructor/Professional with 20+ years of experience exceeding company objectives through comprehensive dedication to client satisfaction and enduring commitment to style and relevance. Dedicated and systematic style designer with sense of creativity and nuance. Collaborative consultant with evolving understanding of product availability and applications for varying skin colors and face shapes, serving clients in both routine and uncommon settings.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Beauty Consultant
Walgreens Boots Alliance
11.2021 - Current
- Kept up-to-date with style industry standards, trends and techniques to provide optimal aesthetics services to every client.
- Helped clients achieve desired looks for daily wear and special events by designing makeup strategies for each scenario.
- Identified client needs and recommended products based on preferences and requirements.
- Developed community reputation through commitment to customer satisfaction and strong client relationships.
- Met sales goals, supporting organizational health through consistent and reliable service.
- Conducted consultations to understand client's desired outcome and assessed skin type and face structure.
Creative Learning Leader
Paul Mitchell The School
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Developed lesson plans, instructional materials and written practice tests training courses.
- Used software to design training for students and increase company retention and productivity rates
- Created and oversaw training programs for operations.
Master Stylist/Owner/Operator
Hair Solutions Salon
03.2003 - 11.2020
- Managed day-to-day business operations while styling own clients.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Trained and developed team members to build cosmetology clientele
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
Director of Cosmetology
Mainland Cosmetology Careers
06.2009 - 08.2014
- Recruited clients for students to get practical experience.
- Conducted practice exams for students on both theoretical and practical sections.
- Planned both theory and practical lessons for students.
- Prepared students for cosmetology exam with
- Maintained laboratory with equipment, tools and supplies to meet course needs.
- Developed software content, study aids, and handouts for industry professionals.
- Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
Director/Chair/Instructor of Cosmetology
Remington College
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Recruited clients for students to get practical experience.
- Planned both theory and practical lessons for students.
- Prepared students for cosmetology exam with %success.
- Followed curriculum accurately with detailed lesson plans.
Long-Term Substitute Teacher of Cosmetology
La Marque High School
08.2003 - 12.2004
- Taught cosmetology, successfully delivering seamless teaching in absence of regular teacher.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
Cosmetology Instructor
International Academy Beauty School
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Deployed technology and current research in instruction and monitored students' progress in use of online learning materials and technology.
- Met training needs with well-organized, factual programs based on contemporary requirements.
- Established goals for courses with organized outlines and detailed lessons.
- Kept updated with developments in subject area curriculum, technical and career trends and teaching resources and methods.
Salon Manager
Hair Solutions Salon
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Maximized business efficiency by completing thorough and accurate daily management tasks such as overseeing registers, organizing inventory, and delegating tasks.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Scheduled employees to maintain adequate coverage during business hours.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ06.2023
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology Education
San Jacinto College District
Pasadena, TX06.2014
No Degree - Cosmetology
College of The Mainland
Texas City, TX1992
Skills
- Locating Merchandise
- Sales and Promotions
- Exceeding Customer Expectations
- Building Customer Relationships and Loyalty
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Attention to Detail
- Detail-Orientated
- Available Nights, Weekends and Holidays
- Speech Clarity
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
- Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Online Store Ordering
- Product Knowledge
Certification
- Florida Cosmetology License -
Timeline
Beauty Consultant
Walgreens Boots Alliance
11.2021 - Current
Cosmetology Instructor
International Academy Beauty School
11.2021 - 08.2022
Salon Manager
Hair Solutions Salon
11.2021 - 02.2023
Creative Learning Leader
Paul Mitchell The School
11.2020 - 05.2021
Director/Chair/Instructor of Cosmetology
Remington College
10.2017 - 10.2019
Director of Cosmetology
Mainland Cosmetology Careers
06.2009 - 08.2014
Long-Term Substitute Teacher of Cosmetology
La Marque High School
08.2003 - 12.2004
Master Stylist/Owner/Operator
Hair Solutions Salon
03.2003 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Associate of Arts - Cosmetology Education
San Jacinto College District
No Degree - Cosmetology
College of The Mainland
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