Ashley Ballantyne
Listowel,ON
Summary
Experienced hairstylist and business leader with demonstrated strategic planning, problem-solving and team-building abilities. Successful at bringing in and training staff to handle customer and business needs.
Thorough knowledge of hair and aesthetics industry. Well-versed in using various hair styling and aesthetics tools. Creative and friendly individual possessing in-depth knowledge of latest trends paired with strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Lavish Salon Inc
Listowel , ON
2014.01 - Current
- Perform all duties of Hairstylist as well as:
- Sponsoring several Hairstylist apprentices in trade code 332-A with the Ministry of labour, immigration, training and skills development.
- Created and implemented employee onboarding and training programs.
- Conducted performance reviews for employees on a regular basis.
- Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees.
- Managed daily operations of business.
- Determined pricing for products or services based on costs and competition.
- Reconciled daily sales, prepared bank deposits and assessed financial transaction reports.
- Create marketing campaigns to attract new customers.
- Maintaing strong inventory of products.
Hairstylist
Stiletto Salon
Listowel , ON
2011.11 - 2012.12
- Recommended hair styles to compliment clients' facial features and coloring.
- Customized styles, services and products to suit client needs and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Performed haircutting services for men. women and children.
- Performed chemical texture services on all lengths of hair.
- Applied highlights, lowlights or other coloring techniques on all lengths of hair.
- Created updos and makeup for special occasions like weddings or proms.
- performed waxing and tinting services.
- keeping appointments on schedule.
- Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety regulations in the workplace.
Education
Certificate - Hairstylist
Ontario College of Trades
2013-11
Certificate - Hairstylist
Ministry of Training, Colleges And Universities
2013-09
Advanced Diploma - Hairstylist
Voila Institute of Hair Design
Kitchener, ON2013-02
Certificate - Makeup
Voila Institue of Hair Design
Kitchener, ON2012-10
Diploma - Administrative Marketing
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON2011-04
Diploma - Business Marketing
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON2010-04
Skills
- Cosmetology Principles Knowledge
- Leadership
- Communication
- Conflict Resolution
- Time management
- Patience
- Technological skills
- Organization
- Teamwork
- Creativity
Volunteer Experience
- Honorary Kinette- Involved in events such as ladies night fundraiser for local charities, Halloween dance for children and St. Patricks day dance for children.
- Municipal Teddy Bear Play Day- Participated by offering a "braid bar", braiding children's hair and putting fun wash out colours in.
- Listowel Hospital Gala-Offered complimentary makeup and hair touch ups near the restroom for the evening.
- Donated children's haircuts to a local organization " It takes a village" who helps those struggling locally.
- Have assisted many co-op students learn the industry.
- Have taken on Special needs co-op students once a week.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Owner
Lavish Salon Inc
2014.01 - Current
Hairstylist
Stiletto Salon
2011.11 - 2012.12
Certificate - Hairstylist
Ontario College of Trades
Certificate - Hairstylist
Ministry of Training, Colleges And Universities
Advanced Diploma - Hairstylist
Voila Institute of Hair Design
Certificate - Makeup
Voila Institue of Hair Design
Diploma - Administrative Marketing
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
Diploma - Business Marketing
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
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