Summary
Creative Salon Owner with a passion for delivering hair artistry and outstanding customer service. Motivated business professional bringing 15 years of entrepreneurial experience. Friendly and versatile with proven sales generation to build lasting relationships with loyal clientele. Expertise women's cuts, hair smoothing and relaxing, and hair coloring and color correction, and skin related services.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Salon Owner
Self-employed
12.2010 - Current
- Oversaw daily salon operations and performed general salon tasks.
- Maintained daily, monthly and quarterly records of costs and revenue.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Arranged for regular maintenance services for all beauty equipment.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Organized and attended trade shows such as seasonal festivals and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Head Fashion Stylist
Cornerstone School
11.2017 - 12.2017
- Strategized the theme (Junk is Funk) and overall outlook for the fashion show.
- Organized the team working on set, demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Styled hair and makeup along with my team for twenty-five plus students participating in the fashion show.
- Won best delegation award in the fashion category.
Vocational Trainer
Dar-ul-Aman (women's shelter home)
04.2015 - 04.2015
- Performed instructional services for self-grooming and beautician vocational and occupational subjects.
- Educated a group of thirty women from the shelter in basic salon training.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and salon equipment such as wax heaters, blow dryers etc.
- Met training needs with well-organized, factual programs based on contemporary requirements.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
Head Stylist
Olo Mopolo (media club)
03.2015 - 03.2015
- Worked with autistic children to execute a play for world autism awareness day.
- Applied and created a variety of looks on the actors and actresses skin surfaces with makeup.
- Scheduled onsite and offsite makeup appointments for clientele.
- Developed and implemented individual care plans tailored to needs of each client.
- Examined sketches, photographs and other references to get inspiration for desired look.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to clients.
- Conferred with producers, customers and performers to determine desired appearance.
- Monitored and reported any changes in clients' physical and mental health.
Head Stylist
Muniba's Salon
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Preserved patient safety by following safety protocols.
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
- Determined appropriate hair treatments based on conditions and textures.
- Mixed pigments and used proper techniques to achieve desired color.
- Trimmed, cut, and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
Trainee Hairdresser
Muniba's Salon
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Assisted hair stylists with colorwork by applying base colors and toners.
- Attended hair shows, classes and seminars to stay up-to-date on latest trends.
- Assisted front desk by answering phone calls, taking appointments and checking clients in.
- Performed basic housekeeping duties such as sweeping, taking out trash and collecting dirty linens for wash.
- Shampooed, conditioned, and rinsed guests' hair using salon-exclusive products while educating clients on product benefits to increase product sales.
- Offered professional cuts, color services and extensions to salon customers.
- Styled hair, makeup and nails for customers for special events and occasions.
- Studied advanced techniques to develop proficiency and better serve customers.
- Shampooed, conditioned, and rinsed guests' hair using salon-exclusive products while educating clients on product benefits to increase product sales.
Education
Short Course - Professional Training Course (Skin)
10.2015
No Degree - Professional Training Course in Hair Techniques
03.2013
Bachelor of Science - Home Economics
06.2001
Diploma - Workplace Communication Skills
04.2001
Skills
- Protocol Management
- Deep Conditioning
- Customer Demographics
- Process Improvement
- Chemical Composition
- Hair Coloring
- Negotiation and Persuasion
- Hair Cutting
- Staff Management
- Acrylic Nails
- Beauty Trends
- Highlighting
- Hair Extensions
- Hair Dying
- Skin Rejuvenation
- Eyebrow Shaping
- Skin Condition Diagnosis and Treatment
- Sanitize Tools
- Sell Hair Care Products
- Pedicure
- Bridal Makeup Application
- Makeup Consultancy
- Film and Television Makeup
- Fashion Events
- Photo Shoots
- Chemical Facial Peels
- Eyelash Extension Application
- Desktop and Laptop Computers
- Word Processing
- Sales Strategies
- Public Speaking
- Business Marketing
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Coaching and Mentoring
Languages
Urdu
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Dutch
Upper intermediate
B2
Punjabi
Proficient
C2
Arabic
Elementary
A2
Timeline
Head Fashion Stylist - Cornerstone School
11.2017 - 12.2017
Vocational Trainer - Dar-ul-Aman (women's shelter home)
04.2015 - 04.2015
Head Stylist - Olo Mopolo (media club)
03.2015 - 03.2015
Salon Owner - Self-employed
12.2010 - Current
Head Stylist - Muniba's Salon
01.2009 - 01.2010
Trainee Hairdresser - Muniba's Salon
01.2008 - 01.2009
Eazicare - Short Course, Professional Training Course (Skin)
BREMOD - No Degree, Professional Training Course in Hair Techniques
University of Home Economics - Bachelor of Science, Home Economics
British Council - Diploma, Workplace Communication Skills
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