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Deirdre Loughlin

Andover

Summary

Experienced beauty professional prepared for this role with comprehensive skills in delivering tailored hairstyling services. Known for enhancing client experience through innovative techniques and consistent quality. Reliable team player who adapts to changing needs and fosters collaborative environment. Proficient in color treatments, cutting, and client consultation.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Hairstylist

Self-employeed
06.2023 - 12.2024
  • Consistently maintained cleanliness of the workspace, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for clients.
  • Built a loyal clientele through exceptional customer service and attention to detail in styling techniques.
  • Conducted thorough consultations with each client before beginning any service, ensuring clear communication regarding desired outcomes.
  • Educated customers on products to maximize benefits.
  • Stayed updated on current hair trends and techniques to make customers look fashionable and increase satisfaction.
  • Mixed pigments and used proper techniques to achieve desired color.
  • Provided consultation services for special occasions such as weddings or proms, creating memorable looks that exceeded clients'' expectations.
  • Stayed up-to-date with industry trends and techniques through continuous education and workshops.
  • Managed inventory of hair care products and tools, ensuring availability of necessary items.
  • Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.

Hairstylist

Salon Metta
06.2021 - 05.2023
  • Consistently maintained cleanliness of the workspace, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for clients.
  • Built a loyal clientele through exceptional customer service and attention to detail in styling techniques.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized haircuts, styling, and color services.
  • Conducted thorough consultations with each client before beginning any service, ensuring clear communication regarding desired outcomes.
  • Successfully managed a high volume of clients during peak hours while maintaining a calm and efficient demeanor.
  • Achieved consistent positive feedback from clients regarding their experience at the salon due in part to attentive listening skills during consultations.
  • Increased salon revenue by upselling products and additional treatments during appointments.
  • Mixed pigments and used proper techniques to achieve desired color.
  • Mentored apprentice hairstylists throughout their training period, offering guidance on technical skills as well as professional etiquette within the workplace setting.
  • Stayed up-to-date with industry trends and techniques through continuous education and workshops.
  • Managed inventory of hair care products and tools, ensuring availability of necessary items.

Salon Assistant

Robert Jason Salon
11.2019 - 05.2021
  • Helped prepare clients for hair service.
  • Prepared workstations for incoming stylists each morning, ensuring all necessary tools were clean, sanitized, and readily available.
  • Assisted hair stylists with colorwork by applying base colors and toners.
  • Shampooed and conditioned patron's hair and scalp to clean and remove excess oil.
  • Inventoried products and supplies and kept products within optimal levels to meet shampooing, retail corner and hairdresser needs.

Salon Assistant

Hair Matters Salon
03.2018 - 06.2019
  • Helped prepare clients for hair service.
  • Prepared workstations for incoming stylists each morning, ensuring all necessary tools were clean, sanitized, and readily available.
  • Offered exceptional service and support to walk-in and scheduled customers.
  • Improved efficiency of salon operations by promptly greeting clients, managing their appointments, and addressing any concerns or inquiries.
  • Assisted stylists in achieving desired results for clients through precise shampooing, conditioning, and blow-drying techniques.

Sales Associate

Pier 1 Imports
10.2016 - 04.2018
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
  • Resolved customer complaints with patience and understanding, restoring customer confidence.

Wait Staff Member

Carleen's Coffee Shoppe
07.2013 - 09.2016
  • Maintained cleanliness in the dining area, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere for customers.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Printed dining checks with total due, collected payment and offered receipts to complete transactions.
  • Displayed extensive knowledge of menu offerings and ingredients, allowing for informed recommendations to diners with dietary restrictions or preferences.
  • Established rapport with regular customers through personalized service and genuine interest in their dining experiences.
  • Demonstrated excellent multitasking abilities by managing multiple tables simultaneously without sacrificing quality of service.

Education

High School Diploma -

Andover High School
Andover
06-2016

Skills

  • Detail-orientated
  • Highly motivated self-starter
  • MA Licensed cosmetologist
  • Outstanding client retention

Timeline

Hairstylist

Self-employeed
06.2023 - 12.2024

Hairstylist

Salon Metta
06.2021 - 05.2023

Salon Assistant

Robert Jason Salon
11.2019 - 05.2021

Salon Assistant

Hair Matters Salon
03.2018 - 06.2019

Sales Associate

Pier 1 Imports
10.2016 - 04.2018

Wait Staff Member

Carleen's Coffee Shoppe
07.2013 - 09.2016

High School Diploma -

Andover High School
Deirdre Loughlin