Kelly Aitken
Saint John,NB
Summary
Creative and skilled Hairdresser with experience in providing modern, stylish, and classic haircuts and color services. Possess strong ability to understand client needs and deliver results that enhance natural beauty. Known for maintaining salon cleanliness and contributing positively to workplace atmosphere. Successfully increased client retention through excellent service and effective communication skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Liscenced Practical Nurse
Horizon Health
Saint John, New Brunswick
07.2002 - 02.2025
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and preferences.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Applied highlights, lowlights or other coloring techniques.
- Supervised front-end of salon, booked appointments, inventoried sales area and coordinated employee schedules to maximize operations.
- Used curlers, rollers and curling irons to press and curl hair.
- Maintained cleanliness of work station by sanitizing tools and equipment between uses.
- Provided consultations to clients about their desired hairstyle and hair care needs.
- Trimmed and styled hair for weddings and special occasions to help clients look and feel best on big day.
Hairstylist
Regis salons
Saint John , New Brunswick
01.2000 - 06.2008
- Used curlers, rollers and curling irons to press and curl hair.
- Applied highlights, lowlights or other coloring techniques.
- Supervised front-end of salon, booked appointments, inventoried sales area and coordinated employee schedules to maximize operations.
- Maintained cleanliness of work station by sanitizing tools and equipment between uses.
- Provided consultations to clients about their desired hairstyle and hair care needs.
Hairstylist
Regis Hair Salon
Edmonton, Alberta
05.2001 - 05.2002
- Developed loyal following of clients by providing high-quality services.
- Maintained regular client list and successfully handled walk-in customers.
- Stayed updated on current hair trends and techniques to make customers look fashionable and increase satisfaction.
Education
Nursing
NBCC
Saint John, NB 09.2002 - 01.2005
Cosmetology
Majestany Institute
Saint John, NB 01.2000 - 01.2001
Footcare
Diabetic Footcare Course
Saint John NB 09.2022 - 11.2022
Intense Pulse Light (IPL)- Quantum
Coherent-AMT Canada's Leader in Aesthetic Solution
Saint John NB 06.2007 - 06.2009
Skills
- Hair coloring
- Hair cutting
- Hair styling
- Client consultations
- Inventory management
- Equipment sanitation
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Appointment scheduling
- Trend awareness
- Retail sales strategies
- Highlights and lowlights
Timeline
Footcare
Diabetic Footcare Course
09.2022 - 11.2022
Intense Pulse Light (IPL)- Quantum
Coherent-AMT Canada's Leader in Aesthetic Solution
06.2007 - 06.2009
Nursing
NBCC
09.2002 - 01.2005
Liscenced Practical Nurse
Horizon Health
07.2002 - 02.2025
Hairstylist
Regis Hair Salon
05.2001 - 05.2002
Cosmetology
Majestany Institute
01.2000 - 01.2001
Hairstylist
Regis salons
01.2000 - 06.2008
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