Master Hair Designer/Manager

Posted on: 2009-08-13

13868 N.79TH AVE #235,PEORIA, AZ 85381
(623)252-7755 · [email protected]

YADIRA C. PAEZ


OBJECTIVE
    To obtain a challenging Salon Supervisor/Instructor/Cosmetologist position which will provide opportunities for continued development of leadership and professional skills.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
    Twenty two years of experience as a Cosmetologist ,Instructor, Salon Owner/Manager and Master Hair Stylist. An accomplished organizer skilled in hiring, training, supervising, and motivating others. Ability to communicate effectively with people of diverse cultures and languages.
   
WORK OF EXPERIENCE

JcPenney Styling Salon     Goodyear, AZ        Oct. 2009-present
Master Hair Designer                           
 Perform professional cuts, styles, chemical services and therapeutic hair and scalp treatments. Maintain knowledge of current hairstyles and trends. Posses excellent cleanliness and sanitation skills.

Stylique Beauty Salon     Ft. Rucker, AL        Sept. 2005-July 2009
Master Hair Stylist    /Salon Manager                       
 Performed upscale hair salon services for customers including military personnel. Provided exceptional beauty services to hundreds of international customers on a daily basis. Ability to hire and train hair stylists, managed salon and able to resolve client complaints as well as retain clients.

JcPenney Styling Salon     Phoenix, AZ        July 2003-Feb. 2005
Master Hair Designer/Barber                       
 Provided exceptional beauty services to hundreds of customers on a monthly basis. Increased service sales by 40% within the first six months. Commended for outstanding hospitality and quality customer service.

Avanti Technical School     Hollywood, FL        Oct. 2000-June 2003
Cosmetology Instructor/Clinic Floor Manager               
 Provided class instructions in accordance with established course outlines to 37 students of varying academic and cultural backgrounds, striving to become professional stylist/barbers. Incorporated experience as a salon owner to educate students on professional behavior and customer service skills.

Salon de Belleza Yadira     Aiken, SC        April 1995-Aug. 2000
Salon Owner                               
 Owner and operated the first successful multi-cultural hair salon in Aiken, SC. Oversaw the day-to-day activities of hiring and supervising employees, maintaining business and inventory records, ordering supplies, and advertising. Sold salon to relocate to FL.

JcPenney Styling Salon     Aiken, SC        Sept. 1990-Feb. 1995
Salon Manager/Master Hair Designer/Barber               
 Performed managerial duties including hiring, supervising, and terminating employees. Kept business and inventory records up to date and ordering of supplies.

Regis Hair Salon     Aiken, SC            Sept. 1986-Aug. 1990
Salon Supervisor/Hair Stylist/Barber                               
 Promoted to supervisor, hired employees and performed all necessary duties prior to conducting
EDUCATION
    Certified Cosmetology Instructor              May 2001
    Avanti Hair Tech
    Hollywood, Florida

    Licensed Cosmetologist     May 1986
    Augusta Beauty College
    Augusta, Georgia

    Business Administration/Teaching Certification              May 1977
    University of Panama


LANGUAGES

Fluent in both English and Spanish.

REFERENCES

Available upon request.