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Amanda Correia

KINGSTON

Summary

Experienced hair care professional prepared to excel in this role. Strong focus on delivering high-quality results through advanced cutting, coloring, and styling techniques. Known for effective team collaboration, flexibility with changing client needs, and maintaining welcoming salon environment. Recognized for excellent customer service, creativity, and attention to client satisfaction.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Salon Manager, Permanent Specialist

Symphony Spa & Yoga
10.2024 - Current
  • Controlled inventory by tracking expenses, purchases, and shelf stock.
  • Optimized work shifts, managed staff schedules, and ensured adequate coverage during peak hours to maintain exceptional customer service levels.
  • Managed cash flow, business transactions, banking, and accounting processes.
  • Resolved customer concerns promptly and efficiently to maintain a strong reputation within the local community.
  • Oversaw salon employee performance, facility cleanliness, and sales.
  • Established a positive workplace culture that fostered teamwork, open communication, and professional growth among staff members.
  • Improved team collaboration by initiating regular strategy meetings.

Contractor, Studio Owner

Silver Locks
09.2019 - Current

Providing quality hair services for seniors in long term care facility. Assuring client's are comfortable and feeling their best. We understand the importance of compassion, patience and dignity.

  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Hired and oversaw subcontractors to meet project needs.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.

Sub Contractor, Master Hairstylist

McFarland
03.2016 - 09.2019

I was a floating Lic. hair stylist. Traveled to different facilities with in the Kingston and Napanee areas.


Added training certifications with Alzheimer's & Dementia,

the ability to defuse high conflict situations.

Master Hairstylist

Symphony Spa & Yoga
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized hair consultations and recommending appropriate styling techniques.
  • Utilized social media platforms for promotion of salon services, attracting new clientele through engaging visual content showcasing completed styles.
  • Assessed customer hair texture, treatment history, and desired outcome to determine services required.
  • Colored and treated hair using modern technology.
  • Shampooed, cut, and colored hair using appropriate hair care and styling products to enhance individual scalp conditions and hair textures.

Personal Support Worker

Private Care
10.2012 - 09.2018
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.

Mobile Hairstylist

Self-employeed
09.2014 - 06.2018
  • Educated clients about hair care best practices, product recommendations, and styling tips for long-lasting results.
  • Established a loyal clientele by consistently delivering high-quality services that exceeded expectations in both style execution and professionalism.
  • Mentored aspiring hairstylists by sharing practical insights gained from years of experience in the field of mobile hairstyling.
  • Continuously improved technical skills through ongoing education, workshops, and industry certifications keeping up-to-date with the latest hairstyling techniques.
  • Offered mobile salon services, catering to clients'' convenience and enhancing their overall comfort.
  • Offered professional cuts, color services and extensions to salon customers.

Hairstylist Apprentice /Licensed Hairstylist

First Choice Hair Cutters
03.2009 - 04.2014
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized hair consultations and recommending suitable styles.
  • Offered exceptional service and support to walk-in.
  • Studied advanced techniques to develop proficiency and better serve customers.
  • Completed advanced training courses on cutting-edge techniques to improve skillset and stay current with industry trends.
  • Developed loyal following of clients by providing high-quality services.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Mixed pigments and used proper techniques to achieve desired color.
  • Demonstrated excellent time management skills by efficiently handling multiple appointments while maintaining attention to detail in each service provided.

Stylist Apprentice

Regis Hair Salon
07.2006 - 01.2007
  • Collaborated with senior stylists on complex projects, gaining valuable hands-on experience.
  • Performed various hair treatments such as deep conditioning or smoothing treatments for improved hair health and appearance of clients'' locks.
  • Shadowed experienced stylists during appointments to learn best practices in client interaction and specialty treatments.
  • Shampooed, conditioned, and rinsed guests' hair using salon-exclusive products while educating clients on product benefits to increase product sales.

Education

Licensed Hairstylist

Ontario College of Trades
2014

Hairstylist Apprenticeship

Ministry of Training, Colleges And University
2009

Personal Support Worker

Limestone Community Education
Kingston, ON
08.2008

Hairdressing

St. Lawrence College
Kingston, ON
06.2005

Skills

  • Self-Motivated
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Team building
  • Excellent Communication
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Active Listening
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Upselling services
  • Social media promotion
  • Employee training
  • Color corrections

Timeline

Salon Manager, Permanent Specialist

Symphony Spa & Yoga
10.2024 - Current

Contractor, Studio Owner

Silver Locks
09.2019 - Current

Master Hairstylist

Symphony Spa & Yoga
09.2018 - 08.2019

Sub Contractor, Master Hairstylist

McFarland
03.2016 - 09.2019

Mobile Hairstylist

Self-employeed
09.2014 - 06.2018

Personal Support Worker

Private Care
10.2012 - 09.2018

Hairstylist Apprentice /Licensed Hairstylist

First Choice Hair Cutters
03.2009 - 04.2014

Stylist Apprentice

Regis Hair Salon
07.2006 - 01.2007

Hairstylist Apprenticeship

Ministry of Training, Colleges And University

Personal Support Worker

Limestone Community Education

Licensed Hairstylist

Ontario College of Trades

Hairdressing

St. Lawrence College
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