Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Pin of Excellence
Timeline
Manager

Christy Lewis

St. Catharines

Summary

Dynamic operations manager with a proven track record at Hypnotyc Hair Lounge, excelling in customer service and team leadership. Enhanced customer satisfaction through effective conflict resolution and strategic marketing initiatives. Skilled in relationship building and inventory management, fostering a productive environment that drives profitability and employee engagement.

Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Manager

Hypnotyc Hair Lounge
03.2017 - 07.2025
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Improved safety procedures to create safe working conditions for workers.
  • Improved marketing to attract new customers and promote business.
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
  • Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels, and reducing waste.
  • Conducted market research to identify customer needs and adjusted product offerings accordingly, increasing customer satisfaction.
  • Fostered partnerships with industry leaders, enhancing company's reputation and creating new business opportunities.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.

Operations Manager

Bliss Aveda Concept Salon
05.2013 - 03.2017
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to maximize customer satisfaction.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
  • Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
  • Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
  • Managed Frontline operations providing leadership in Sales.

Developmental Social Worker

Karis Disability Services (Formerly Christian Horizons)
04.2003 - 01.2009

Provided Personal Services and Support for the Developmentally Challenged

  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times.
  • De-escalated stressful situations through individual and family crisis interventions.
  • Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
  • Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
  • Provided Music Therapy for multiple Group Homes
  • Administered Pharmaceuticals on a daily basis, including behavioural events
  • Managed a Day Program (SPEL) where 13 homes were able to attend
  • Managed Government provided funds for our clients

Education

Developmental Support Worker - Health And Wellness

Fleming College
Peterborough
04-2006

Cosmetology Degree - Hair And Cosmetology

Cappa College
St. Catharines, ON
10-1999

Associate of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Briercrest College And Seminary
Caronport, SK
04-1999

No Degree - Music - Grade 10 Piano Studies/ Music Composition

The Royal Conservatory of Music
Toronto, ON
05-1996

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Team leadership
  • Time management
  • Decision-making
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Goal setting
  • Task delegation
  • Relationship building
  • Operations management
  • Schedule preparation
  • Marketing
  • Emergency response

Languages

English

Pin of Excellence

5 Year Award from Christian Horizons for exemplary service

Timeline

Manager

Hypnotyc Hair Lounge
03.2017 - 07.2025

Operations Manager

Bliss Aveda Concept Salon
05.2013 - 03.2017

Developmental Social Worker

Karis Disability Services (Formerly Christian Horizons)
04.2003 - 01.2009

Developmental Support Worker - Health And Wellness

Fleming College

Cosmetology Degree - Hair And Cosmetology

Cappa College

Associate of Arts - Counseling Psychology

Briercrest College And Seminary

No Degree - Music - Grade 10 Piano Studies/ Music Composition

The Royal Conservatory of Music
Christy Lewis