Loveday Bennett
Regina,Saskatchewan
Summary
Detailed Barber/ Stylist with over 15 years experience in hair cutting, styling and braiding. Have in-depth understanding of hair care industry and business operations. Worked with " Skoden Entertainment " braiding the main characters braids in the film "Calling". Have had opportunities to do braided styles an cuts for some of the Saskatchewan Roughriders hair. Dedicated to best-in-class customer service and satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Barber /Stylist
Lucky Hair And Beauty
Regina, SK
01.2021 - Current
- Monitored inventory and availability of supplies, tools and products to minimize delays.
- Managed shop administration with attention to detail, including scheduling, ordering and customer service.
- Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
- Answered phone calls daily to assess customer needs, schedule appointments, and give advice about hairstyle and color options.
- Styled hair according to customer preferences.
- Consistently received positive performance reviews from guests.
- Consulted with customers to understand hair cut, color and styling desires.
- Installed extensions and worked with various hair pieces to give clients desired looks.
- Educated clients about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
- Maintained high number of return customers through precise cutting, coloring and styling of clients' hair.
- Able to do 4-12 clients in-day.
Owner/Operator
Fades 'N Braids Hair Salon
Regina, SK
01.2018 - Current
- Spoke professionally with customers regarding complaints, gathering all necessary information to make educated decisions and address issues.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
- Put up booths for Grey cup, Cathedral arts festival and riders tailgate parties to do colourful festival braids.
Manager
Saskbarbers
Regina, SK
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Education
Red Seal Journeyperson Hairstylist
SaskTrades And Apprenticeship
Regina, SK2019
Academic Upgrading (Adult Basic Education)
Saskatchewan Polytechic
Regina, SK2017
Carpentry And Scaffolding Program
Regina Trades And Skills Program
Regina, SK2012
Cosmetology Diploma
Marvel Beauty School
Regina, SK2007
High School Diploma -
Martin Collegiate
Regina, SK2006
Skills
- Texturizing Service
- Product Knowledge
- Verbal Communication Strength
- Hair Product Recommend
- Braiding and Weaving extensions
- Clippers Usage
- Cleaning and Sanitation
- Hair Conditioning and Styling
IG Fades.n.braids
If you would like to see some of my work you can check out Instagram page where I work with curly hair and specialize with natural stylize, braids,dreads and cuts. I can work with all hair type as I've learned to not stay in a bubble.
Timeline
Barber /Stylist
Lucky Hair And Beauty
01.2021 - Current
Manager
Saskbarbers
10.2019 - 03.2020
Owner/Operator
Fades 'N Braids Hair Salon
01.2018 - Current
Red Seal Journeyperson Hairstylist
SaskTrades And Apprenticeship
Academic Upgrading (Adult Basic Education)
Saskatchewan Polytechic
Carpentry And Scaffolding Program
Regina Trades And Skills Program
Cosmetology Diploma
Marvel Beauty School
High School Diploma -
Martin Collegiate
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