Vlie Artistry Salon | 2004 - Present Freelance Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist / Salon Owner - Provide technical hair services including cutting, coloring, highlights, balayage, straightening, hair extensions, and special occasion hair styling. - Analyse hair and scalp conditions while providing treatment or advice on beauty care solutions for scalp and hair. - Cross-sell products with multiple brands and categories such as makeup, hair treatments, and hair styling tools, resulting in a 10% monthly sales increase. - Create unique makeup looks for bridal parties and other special events such as TV commercials, TV shows, billboards, and magazines/photo shoots. - Develop and maintain strong client relationships, establishing a reputation for exceptional services. Aura Salon | 1998 - 2004 Head Senior Hairstylist - Trained a Junior stylist in various hair techniques including color application, cutting, treatments, and styling, while also cross-selling to increase salon revenue by 6% and delivering outstanding customer service. - Offered a range of services such as cutting, coloring, perming, treatments, makeup, and successfully cross-sold products leading to a 10% rise in retail sales. - Acquired specialized certifications and training to introduce innovative hair techniques, resulting in a 20% increase in client satisfaction and retention. - Cultivated and managed strong client relationships, establishing a reputation for delivering exceptional services. Piandre Salon | 1998 (3 Months) Senior Hairstylist - Offered a variety of services including hair cutting, coloring, perming, smoothing treatments, and makeup as a senior stylist trainee. - Designed distinctive makeup styles for bridal parties and special occasions. - Successfully promoted products leading to a 7% boost in retail sales. - Cultivated and sustained loyal client connections, earning a reputation for delivering outstanding services. Jesi Mendez | 1990 - 1998 Junior to Senior Hairstylist - Offered services like hair cutting, coloring, perming, smoothing treatments, hair and makeup, and boosted product sales by 15%. - Managed salon operations, built and sustained client connections, and earned a reputation for delivering outstanding services.