Shantel Taylor
London,ON
Summary
Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.
Overview
2018
2018
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Hairstylist
Highview Residences
London/ Kitchener
2017 - 2020
- As a stylist for Highview, I scheduled appointment times for the residents living with Dememtia/Alzheimer's. I provided them with haircare services on site in a salon, where I created a calm and enjoyable atmosphere.
- Bringing them weekly visits with laughter and music, I established a secure and consistent atmosphere they could look forward to and feel like they still had an independence within their controlled environment.
Salon Owner
Self employed
London, ON
05.1994 - 01.2018
- As a salon owner, I scheduled my client's appointments, managed an in home business around a busy family
- As a hairstylist, I maintained long standing relationships with my clients while providing them with cuts, colours, highlighting, barbering and many other services
- Time management, accounting, purchasing of products, and building strong, trusting and intimate relationships with my clients are the main proponents of my business
- Family support and "at home visits" were often added as my client's lives grew and altered
Standardized Patient
Schulich School of Medicine
London, ON
2013 - 2016
- As a part time Standardized Patient for Schulich, I recreated scenarios that were presented to me while acting as a patient for the Nursing Department, both for UWO and Fanshawe programs.
- I was also involved in many exams for the student Physicians in a variety of specialized programs.
- Acting as a patient for the MRI program at Fanshawe during their exam process, allowed the SP's input to the students, as we were being given instructions during the exams that the student would be given on the spot.
Education
Hairstyling/Barbering
Image Group Hairstyling Academy
London, ON06-1989
High School Diploma -
Northern Collegiate
Sarnia, ON01-1986
Skills
- Strong and concise communication skills, and leadership skills
- Emotionally in tuned with others, committed to developing healthy and supportive relationships with clients
- Balanced time management skills and critical thinking skills
- Highly effective customer service skills
- Ethical and integral I work well within a team environment or in an individual situation
- Confident in any scenario, I am easily adaptable, and able to pivot quickly
Affiliations
- I am a community driven individual and have volunteered in many capacities including primary and high schools and non-profit organizations in London.
- The Sunshine Foundation, The Shoebox Project, Be Bold (campaign to dedicate support to The Women's Abuse Centre) I also helped to create the Cranbrook Community Association of Westmount with the City of London
Timeline
Salon Owner
Self employed
05.1994 - 01.2018
Contract Hairstylist
Highview Residences
2017 - 2020
Standardized Patient
Schulich School of Medicine
2013 - 2016
Hairstyling/Barbering
Image Group Hairstyling Academy
High School Diploma -
Northern Collegiate