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younes kniken

Abu Dhabi,unitied arab emirates

Summary

Creative Barber with 10 years of experience in men's cutting and styling. In-depth understanding of salon industry and associated business operations. Dedicated to best-in-class customer service and hair care.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior barber

diva barbershop
Dubai, united arab emirates
02.2014 - 12.2015
  • Sanitised equipment and tools to comply with hygiene protocols.
  • Resolved customer complaints to establish strong customer return rate.
  • Maintained regular client lists alongside walk-in clients, consistently meeting salon demand.
  • Completed full and partial shaves with clippers, standard and straight razors.
  • Used scissors, trimmers, razors and brushes to achieve perfect hair finishes.
  • Styled hair exactly to individual customer preferences.

Senior barber

spark barbershop
Abu Dhabi, unites arab emirates
01.2016 - 01.2019
  • Completed full and partial shaves with clippers, standard and straight razors.
  • Used scissors, trimmers, razors and brushes to achieve perfect hair finishes.
  • Styled hair exactly to individual customer preferences.
  • Booked customer appointments using online booking systems.
  • Kept detailed records of customer information and services provided to facilitate repeat business.

Senior barber

chaps&co barbershop
Abu Dhabi, united arab emirates
04.2019 - Current
  • Completed full and partial shaves with clippers, standard and straight razors.
  • Used scissors, trimmers, razors and brushes to achieve perfect hair finishes.
  • Coloured hair using permanent, semi-permanent and natural dyes to suit client needs.
  • Introduced new hair and beauty treatments to enhance salon offerings.
  • Advised clients on aftercare products to maximise style and colour longevity.
  • Built successful, long-standing client relationships, increasing repeat and referral business.

Education

reseda academy of salon and spa
morocco casablanca
01/2008 - 02/2010

Skills

  • Club cutting
  • Advanced communication skills
  • Texturing
  • Express shaving
  • Highlights and lowlights
  • Fading
  • Colour theory
  • Clippers usage
  • Hairstyles knowledge
  • Licenced hairdresser
  • Cutting techniques
  • Scissor over comb
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Re-styling
  • Product knowledge
  • Payment processing
  • Networking expertise
  • Customer safety
  • keratin treatment
  • bearded hair coloring
  • face facial
  • face ear and nose waxing

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
Arabic
Native
French
Elementary

Timeline

Senior barber

chaps&co barbershop
04.2019 - Current

Senior barber

spark barbershop
01.2016 - 01.2019

Senior barber

diva barbershop
02.2014 - 12.2015

reseda academy of salon and spa
01/2008 - 02/2010
younes kniken