New Image LLC, Dorchester MA 02122, 617-905-2969 ( REAL SALON TALKS)

SHAUN NELSON
35 rainbow circle, Brockton, MA 02301
617-904-8077/617-905-2969

Summary of Skills
Licensed cosmetologist with 17 years barbering and styling, experience in training and management. Ability to successfully develop and implement special sales promotions. Strong customer service knowledge, purchasing and inventory background.
Product Experience
Shampoos-Redken, Nexxus, Matrix, Paul Mitchell, Sebastian, Image, Malibu 2000, Clairol, Wella, Regis design linePerms-Redken, Matrix, Nexxus, Helen Curtis, Revlon, Affirm, Dudley, MizaniColor-Redken, Matrix, Sebastian, Framesi, Sunglitz, Goldwell wella, Paul MitchellNails-OPI
Education
Kingston senior high school, Kingston Jamaica (1984-1989).The University of the West Indies school of continuing studies, small business management certificate of merit (30th August,1996). The National Council on Technical and Vocational Education and Training and National Tool & Engineering Institute, Certificate Basic Computer Maintenance August 2003
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office, Power Point, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, WordPerfect, Internet
Training Experience
Blaine’s School Of Cosmetology, Redken color technique certification (2006-2007)William’s Barbers Trainer (1986-91)
Work Experience
Manager, New Image LLC, Bowdoin Street, MA (2007-current)
Barber, Rainbow Unisex salon, Bowdoin Street, MA (2004-2007)
Operate salon under corporate policies, hire and train employees, handle payroll and manage purchasing and inventory
Handle and address customer service problems
Initiated (Wednesday madness) half price for student and senior citizen, which increased monthly sales income
Senior Stylist/Owner/Manger, New Image Beauty centre, 119 Old Hope Road, Liguanea P.O., St Andrew Jamaica (1996-2004)
Handled purchasing, inventory, cutting, coloring, perming and styling Managing a staff of 8 Berbers and 4 Stylists
Served as team training leader and trained all new stylists
Recommended and implemented special services and equipment for handicapped customers at local store; program won local acclaim, increased sales and was implemented in other company salons throughout the state
Stylist/Barber/ Manager, Curler’s Beauty Salon, 19 Barbican Road Kingston 6, Jamaica (1991-1996)
Began as stylist; promoted to assistant manager after one year
Handled product orders, customer service, inventory and all cosmetology services
Created special Mother's Day gift certificate promotion, which resulted in 14 new permanent customers for private salon
Licensing
Barber/ Cosmetology, Massachusetts, U.S.A (2007, Licensed Cosmetologist)

Dorchester