Certified Hairstylist with extensive customer service background. Successful at exceeding salon product sales goals through persuasive client consultations. Motivated by love of aesthetic improvement and desire for customer satisfaction.NVQ leel 3 from City and Guild's London Institute. Total experience of years 14.
Overview
14
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sudeshna's Beauty Studio
Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Salon Owner/Operator
09.2008 - 01.2014
Job overview
Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
Introduced new methods, practices and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Assessed damaged materials and notified maintenance personnel of needed repairs.
Entered income and expense details into business databases to track purchases and address variances.
Conducted audit inspections and independent checks to verify parts and materials.
Employed prompt decision-making and in-depth research to resolve issues.
Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
Collaborated with stakeholders to verify delivery of desired quality requirements to distributors.
Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Worked with marketing teams to create print and online advertisements to bring in new customers.
Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
Trained and coached new and existing employees to boost staff productivity.
Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Aisha's Salon & Spa
Houston, Texas
Hair Dresser
10.2014 - 01.2018
Job overview
Assessed customer hair texture, treatment history and desired outcome to determine services required.
Helped clients achieve desired looks for daily wear and special events by designing makeup strategies for each scenario.
Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
Trimmed, cut and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
Shampooed, conditioned and rinsed guests' hair using salon-exclusive products while educating clients on product benefits to increase product sales.
Monitored current trends to understand fashions and better serve customer needs.
Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
Red Nails Salon And Spa
Dubai, Dubai
Hairdresser
09.2018 - 11.2020
Job overview
Assessed customer hair texture, treatment history and desired outcome to determine services required.
Shampooed, conditioned and rinsed guests' hair using salon-exclusive products while educating clients on product benefits to increase product sales.
Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
Introduced salon to alternative hair therapies involving natural products to bring in new clients.
Trimmed, cut and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
Monitored current trends to understand fashions and better serve customer needs.
Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
Helped clients achieve desired looks for daily wear and special events by designing makeup strategies for each scenario.
Le Vendome Beauty Lounge
Dubai, Dubai
Hairdresser
05.2021 - Current
Job overview
Assessed customer hair texture, treatment history and desired outcome to determine services required.
Styled hair for large events such as annual fashion shows and special hair expos.
Created memorable customer experiences, adding bonus services such as head and neck massages during appointments.
Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
Answered over Number phone calls daily to assess customer needs, schedule appointments and give advice about hairstyle and color options.
Shampooed, conditioned and rinsed guests' hair using salon-exclusive products while educating clients on product benefits to increase product sales.
Helped clients achieve desired looks for daily wear and special events by designing makeup strategies for each scenario.
Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments and collecting payments for services rendered.
Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
Trimmed, cut and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
Monitored current trends to understand fashions and better serve customer needs.
Recorded notes for future reference about customer preferences and services delivered.