Wendy Chamberlain
COQUITLAM,BC
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong creative skills eager to secure a position that leads to full potential in staging.
Organized, educated, and dependable candidate adept at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, while developing creative solutions. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best help team achieve company goals.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Interior Designer and Project Coordinator
Northland Properties
Vancouver, BC
03.2004 - 04.2022
- Developed key client relationships, providing design solutions that met needs and budgets without compromising quality or design intent.
- Developed space planning concepts, color palette selections and textile presentations.
- Communicated product information, installation methods and product upgrade options with in house contractors and managers.
- Assisted owner/client with budget considerations and made recommendations for furniture, wall hangings and accessories.
- Designed floor plans, elevations, 3D perspective views and material boards for review and presentation.
- Defined space requirements from schematic design to construction phase and installation.
Hairstylist
Heads Up Salon and Spa
Coquitlam , BC
07.2018 - 03.2020
- Trimmed, cut and shaped hair and hairpieces based on customer preference.
- Designed individualized plans to assist customers in healing damaged or dry hair.
- Recorded notes for future reference about customer preferences and services delivered.
- Created memorable customer experiences, adding bonus services such as head and neck massages during appointments.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
Senior Hairstylist
Volume Studio
Vancouver , BC
07.2013 - 06.2015
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Initiated and engaged clients in conversations as part of personalized service.
- Developed and led Styling workshops for clients
- Promoted and sold service treatments, enhancements and upgrades to maximize revenue.
- Produced creative and technically accurate visual presentations using most current styling trends.
- Maintained regular client list of up to 250 repeat customers while handling 1-4 walk-in clients daily.
- Participated in Shine!, a major salon led fundraiser production for St. Paul’s Hospital for mental health.
Hair Department
IATSE
Vancouver , BC
02.2014 - 01.2015
- First and Second Hairstylist in the Hair Department
- Worked on call via dispatch for two separate departments in film industry [Hair and Set Dec].
- Suggested and styled hair to suit actors role and appearance in accordance for set and continuity.
- Installation of wigs and hairpieces on actors, background actors
- Maintained consistency of hair on film, script, and through out episodes with photography and documentation.
- Maintaining personal hair kit to produce looks for requirements of script and set.
Set Decorator
IATSE
Vancouver, BC
06.2013 - 01.2015
- Worked with transport teams to effectively package, pickup, and return props used on set.
Senior Hairstylist
Enchante Salon and Spa
Vancouver , BC
05.2007 - 06.2013
- Produced creative and technically accurate hairstyles using most current styling trends.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Evaluated client needs and recommended treatments and strategy to achieve desired results while maintaining hair health.
- Promoted and sold service treatments, enhancements and upgrades to maximize revenue.
- Offered advanced services in hair extensions, with different applications.
- Participated actively in product education and hair shows
- Offered input into renovation of salon including furniture, and paint colors.
ESL Teacher
Kids Club English School
Gwuang-ju, S. Korea
11.2005 - 11.2006
- Developed activities and integrated curriculum to diversify instruction.
- Increased ESL students' reading levels by integrating online word games and altering lesson plans for students needing extra guidance.
- Emphasized critical thinking through small group activities.
- Collaborated with teachers and department heads to meet quarterly and yearly educational goals.
- Teaching English as a Second Language to children from 3 to 15 years old.
- Engaging the students to speak a second language by exposure
Assistant Stager
Dekora Staging
Vancouver, BC
06.2005 - 11.2005
- Assisting lead stagers and designers and training on the job
- Participated in art selection for projects
- Utilizing design principles on staging projects
- Assisting in packing up and tear-down for transport
- Comments were “you have the eye for style and what it takes to do this work well”
Assistant Interior Designer
Creative Design Works
Vancouver, BC
03.2005 - 06.2005
- In office assistant with receptionist duties, including quotes and invoices
- Prepared presentation boards
- Assisted with material and color palattes for upcoming housing templates.
- Hand drafted details for specific furniture
Education
Real Estate
04.2013
CELTA English Teaching As A Second Language
07.2005
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
05.2003
Cosmetology Studies
11.1994
Skills
- Visual design
- Knowledge of color space theory
- Interior design process
- Project and program management
- Project plans and technical drawings
- Digital drafting and 3D rendering software
- Space planning methodology
- Excellent attention to detail and trends
- Sketching and Rendering
- Digital Photography
- Teambuilding
- Relationship building and management
- Marketing familiarity
- Sales
- Cosmetology
- Advanced Communication Skills
- Customer consultation
Accomplishments
- Coaching groups in the Self Expression and Leadership Program and Assisting the Landmark Education Forum
- Won Cut and Color Competition in Cosmetology School of Hairdressing
- Consistently highest product sales over hairdressing career
Coaching groups in the Self Expression and Leadership Program and Assisting the Landmark Forum
- Led three different groups inside the programs to achieve goals
- Personally coached inside the SELP programs
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Hairstylist - Heads Up Salon and Spa
07.2018 - 03.2020
Hair Department - IATSE
02.2014 - 01.2015
Senior Hairstylist - Volume Studio
07.2013 - 06.2015
Set Decorator - IATSE
06.2013 - 01.2015
Senior Hairstylist - Enchante Salon and Spa
05.2007 - 06.2013
ESL Teacher - Kids Club English School
11.2005 - 11.2006
Assistant Stager - Dekora Staging
06.2005 - 11.2005
Assistant Interior Designer - Creative Design Works
03.2005 - 06.2005
Interior Designer and Project Coordinator - Northland Properties
03.2004 - 04.2022
Sauder School of Business - , Real Estate
Kwantlen Polytechnic University - , CELTA English Teaching As A Second Language
Kwantlen Polytechnic University - Bachelor of Arts, Interior Design
Advanced School of Hairdressing - , Cosmetology Studies
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