Breanna Gifford
McKinleyville
Summary
Dynamic salon owner with a proven track record in quality control and budget management. At Snack Shack Restaurant, I excelled in customer service and regulatory compliance, ensuring exceptional experiences. Passionate about health and safety, I consistently implemented effective inventory management strategies, fostering strong client relationships and driving repeat business.
Innovative Salon Owner/Operator known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in hair styling techniques, customer relationship management, and business operations. Excel in communication, creativity, and leadership, ensuring successful salon management and client satisfaction.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Handmade Crafts Artist
Self Employed Services
McKinleyville
03.2021 - Current
- Processed invoices from suppliers upon receipt of goods or services rendered on board the ship.
- Checked finished products for defects or discrepancies in stitching patterns, seams, fabrics.
- Threaded sewing machines and changed needles while maintaining optimal safety procedures to prevent accidents and delays.
- Customized standardized pieces to meet individual customer demands.
- Repaired or replaced pockets, zippers, snaps, buttons, and lining with sewing machines and hand stitching.
- Used industrial machinery, tools and templates to complete high-quality sewing work.
Salon Owner/Operator
Self Employed
McKinleyville
09.2014 - Current
- Implemented quality control measures throughout the salon to maintain high standards of service.
- Improved productivity initiatives, managing budgets and accounts, coordinating itinerary and scheduling appointments.
- Adhered to state laws and regulations regarding licensure, sanitation standards.
- Assessed inventory needs for hair care products, cosmetics. on an ongoing basis.
- Inspected workstations regularly to ensure they are clean and organized.
- Provided exceptional customer service to ensure repeat business.
- Formed and sustained strategic relationships with clients.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed in the salon at all times.
Cook/Customer Service Cashier
Snack Shack Restaurant
Orick
02.2013 - 07.2013
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Sanitized workstation at end of shift to minimize risk of salmonella and other food-borne illnesses.
- Operated ovens, fryers and mixers safely to prevent kitchen accidents and machinery malfunction.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Enforced proper sanitation practices to prevent spoiling or contamination of foods.
Education
Cosmetology
Frederick And Charles Beauty College
Eureka, CA11-2011
Skills
- Quality control
- Budget management
- Regulatory compliance
- Inventory management
- Customer service
- Appointment scheduling
- Safety protocols
- Time management
- Health and safety
- Hair styling techniques
Affiliations
- Home baker
- Sewing
Timeline
Handmade Crafts Artist
Self Employed Services
03.2021 - Current
Salon Owner/Operator
Self Employed
09.2014 - Current
Cook/Customer Service Cashier
Snack Shack Restaurant
02.2013 - 07.2013
Cosmetology
Frederick And Charles Beauty College