Maria Soto
Chula Vista
Summary
to obtain a position as a cosmetology instructor Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead
Haircut Zone
San Diego
01.1999 - 01.2025
- Performed precision haircuts catering to men, women, and children.
- Build customer relations.
- Responsible for opening hair salons.
- Developed and maintained strong customer relationships, fostering repeat business.
- Managed daily operations, ensuring a smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.
Bilingual Cosmetology Instructor
Avance Beauty College
San Diego
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Conducted bilingual cosmetology classes, fostering an inclusive learning environment for aspiring professionals.
- Mentored students, fostering their confidence and professional growth in the beauty industry.
- Applied variety of instructional resources to meet needs of students with varying backgrounds and learning styles.
- Built life-long learning skills and strong study habits in students to help each prepare for higher-level education.
Manager
Laila's Hair Salon
San Diego
01.1996 - 01.2002
- Opened multiple hair salons, enhancing brand presence in local markets.
- Scheduled appointments and managed phone inquiries to optimize customer service.
- Processed transactions as cashier and completed bank deposits accurately.
- Cultivated strong customer relationships to drive repeat business.
- Managed daily salon operations, including staff scheduling and inventory control.
- Maintained compliance with health and safety regulations to ensure salon standards.
- Fostered strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable terms and product availability.
Education
Medical Secretary - Medical Assistant
Chula Vista Adult School
Chula Vista, CA01.1999
Cosmetology School -
01.1973
Skills
- Precision hairstyling
- Salon management
- Customer relationship management
- Inventory control
- Appointment scheduling
- Staff training
- Bilingual instruction
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Customer relations
- FLUENT IN [LANGUAGE]
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
Chula Vista Adult School, 1998-1999
Medical Secretary, Medical Assistant Cosmetology School 1973
Medical Secretary, Medical Assistant Cosmetology School 1973
Timeline
Bilingual Cosmetology Instructor
Avance Beauty College
01.2008 - 01.2009
Lead
Haircut Zone
01.1999 - 01.2025
Manager
Laila's Hair Salon
01.1996 - 01.2002
Medical Secretary - Medical Assistant
Chula Vista Adult School