ALISON KINCAID
Winnipeg,Manitoba
Summary
Passionate and driven beauty industry professional with dual expertise as a Red Seal licensed hairstylist/studio owner and a Brand/Product Educator for Amika.. As an experienced stylist and salon owner, I have a deep understanding of providing personalized services to a diverse clientele, managing daily business operations and team leadership. I am skilled in delivering technical demonstrations, engaging classroom instruction, and dynamic public speaking. Proven ability to build strong relationships with clients, students, and industry peers while supporting brand growth.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Brand and Product Educator
Amika
07.2023 - Current
- Deliver in-person and virtual education sessions about product knowledge and technical training for industry professionals, enhancing product understanding and application
- Represent and promote the brand Amika at trade shows and events, fostering brand awareness, customer engagement and increase product sales
- Create and share engaging content on social media to amplify brand presence and connect with target audiences
- Collaborating with outside sales representatives from beauty supply warehouses to cultivate and maintain positive brand and salon relationships, drive sales growth, and identify new salon leads
- Detailing with local sales representatives has led to several new salon accounts that purchased Amika Intro Kits in 2024
Hairstylist and Salon Owner
Ruby and Sage Studio
06.2021 - Current
- Daily Business Operations: Oversee daily salon operations including staff management, client scheduling, inventory control, financial transactions, and ensuring exceptional customer service standards.
- Financial and Business Management: Budgeting, payroll, invoicing and financial reporting maintaining profitability and growth.
- Customer Service: Building strong relationships with clients, providing exceptional service, ensuring customer satisfaction to maintain client retention.
- Inventory & Product Management: Maintaining retail product stock inventory and managing/purchasing salon supplies effectively and cost efficiently.
- Marketing & Promotion: Developing creative strategies for local marketing, social media engagement, and brand promotion to grow my clientele and business.
- Strategic Planning: Setting annual and monthly business goals, identifying opportunities for growth, and adapting to market trends.
Senior Hairstylist
Savile Row Salon
03.2017 - 06.2021
- Highly skilled in client consultations and assessing clients’ hair needs and goals, while offering personal custom recommendations for services and products.
- Strong customer service skills.
- Able to listen attentively to customer needs, communicate effectively and respond appropriately.
- Expert in a wide range of cutting and styling techniques for different hair types and client needs and goals.
- Proficient in coloring, highlighting, balayage, and other hair coloring services.
- Specialist in various extension methods, including tape-in, keratin, and beaded wefts.
Education
Aveda Advanced Level Hair Program - Cosmetology
Aveda Institute
Winnipeg, MB02.2016
College diploma - Cosmetology
Advanced School of Hairstyling
Brandon, MB12.2012
Skills
- Strong Communication
- Customer Service and Support
- Public Speaking and Presentations
- Technical Demonstrations
- Dynamic Sales Personality
- Product and Brand Knowledge
- Small Business Operations and Management
- Tolerant and Flexible
- Organized
- Professional ethics
- Workplace safety
Certification
- Manitoba Red Seal Hairstylist, 2022-03-02, Present
- Manitoba Driver’s License, 2011-01-01, Present
Timeline
Brand and Product Educator
Amika
07.2023 - Current
Hairstylist and Salon Owner
Ruby and Sage Studio
06.2021 - Current
Senior Hairstylist
Savile Row Salon
03.2017 - 06.2021
Aveda Advanced Level Hair Program - Cosmetology
Aveda Institute
College diploma - Cosmetology
Advanced School of Hairstyling
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