Pamela Galvez Barreto
Fremont
Summary
Dynamic cosmetologist and educator with extensive experience in beauty and teaching, demonstrated at Paul Mitchell The School. Excelled in cosmetology skill building, achieving a 90% success rate in preparing students for exams. Skilled in fostering engaging learning environments. Proven track record in enhancing customer service and student learning outcomes.
Industrious educator with solid history of successfully stepping into diverse classroom environments and supporting students with solid lectures, discussions and activities. Implement intervention strategies and discipline management techniques to enhance student success.
Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Studio Artist
Self-employeed
01.2015 - Current
- Contributed to creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
- Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, computer software, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for customers.
- Consulted with clients to discuss commission ideas and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Participated in creative brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas or improve existing ones.
- Used oil and acrylic paints, watercolors and digital media to create art pieces.
- Experimented with variety of styles and techniques to produce unique works of art.
- Participated in art exhibitions and shows to showcase work.
Cosmetologist
Self-employeed
02.2014 - Current
- Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
- Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments, and collecting payments for services rendered.
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
- Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
- Attended regular trainings and workshops to maintain cosmetology license and stay current on technique and skills.
- Trained new cosmetologists on makeup and skincare products and techniques.
- Attended hair shows, classes and seminars to stay up-to-date on latest trends.
- Trained salon staff in traditional and innovative haircutting techniques and salon management.
After-school Education
Mad Science
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Tutored and assisted children in small groups of individuals to help master assignments and reinforce learning concepts.
- Performed general housekeeping duties by washing tables and chairs, putting away chairs and properly placing toys in cubbies.
- Observed and monitored children's play activities to promote healthy, safe environment.
- Prepared after-school enrichment activities for children to encourage student participation.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students, and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Helped students explore concepts with engaging, learning-focused activities.
- Created and developed lesson plans to meet students' academic needs.
- Increased educational expertise and knowledge by participating in instructor-oriented workshops.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Fostered student curiosity and interest through creative hands-on activities.
- Adapted teaching methods and materials to meet students' varying needs.
- Modified lessons and curriculum to accommodate diverse learners by using strategies such as peer-assisted learning and group work.
Clinic Floor Lead
Paul Mitchell The School
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with other departments to drive successful completion of assigned tasks.
- Fostered high-quality customer service across team by modeling standards and providing employees with direction and coaching.
- Upheld proper visual merchandising standards on retail floor and windows.
- Assisted supervisor with feedback for employee performance evaluations.
- Prepared and submitted daily, weekly and monthly performance reports to inform upper management.
- Monitored sales floor and provided customer service to foster retention and loyalty.
- Defined and enforced store procedures in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve customer service and increase sales.
- Delegated tasks to employees to enhance productivity and workflow.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Conducted product demonstrations to highlight features and redirect objections to positive aspects.
- Recruited clients for students to get practical experience.
- Planned both theory and practical lessons for students.
- Prepared students for California cosmetology exam with 90% success.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback, and make suggestions for improvement.
- Engaged students in academic and practical conversations that elicited critical thinking, creativity, collaboration and communication.
- Collaborated with colleagues and improved teaching practices through professional learning communities and student retention meetings.
- Connected instruction to real-world experiences and to students' post-secondary goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA01-2025
No Degree - Post Graduate Program
Vidal Sassoon Academy
London, England12-2014
No Degree - Cosmetology
San Francisco Institute Of Esthetics & Cosmetology
San Francisco, CA01-2014
Skills
- Product expertise
- Hairstyling
- Teaching strategies
- Standards compliance
- Activity planning
- Course planning
- Marketing techniques
- Cosmetology skill building
- Student tutoring
- Program recordkeeping
- Traditional fine art skills
Certification
- Cosmetology License - California Board of Cosmetology.
- Texture Certification – Paul Mitchell the School.
- Color Certification – Paul Mitchell the School.
- Cutting Certification – Paul Mitchell the School.
Timeline
After-school Education
Mad Science
08.2022 - 09.2023
Clinic Floor Lead
Paul Mitchell The School
02.2019 - 03.2020
Studio Artist
Self-employeed
01.2015 - Current
Cosmetologist
Self-employeed
02.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Art History
San Francisco State University
No Degree - Post Graduate Program
Vidal Sassoon Academy
No Degree - Cosmetology
San Francisco Institute Of Esthetics & Cosmetology
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