Edwin B. Alexander
*** ****** **, ********** ****, IL 60408
708-***-**** *****************@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
Independent Stylist
Just Relax, Richton Park, IL
April 2017-Current
Cut and trim hair according to client’s instructions using clippers, combs, blow driers, and scissors
Curl, color, or straighten hair using special chemicals solutions and equipment
Suggest treatments to alleviate hair problems
Clean and sterilize styling equipment
Record services provided and process payments from customers
Owner/Stylist
Salon by Design, Matteson, IL
January 2006-March 2017
Collected and deposited funds into accounts, disbursed funds to pay bills or invoices, kept records of collections and disbursements and ensured that accounts were balanced
Developed and maintained company websites
Ordered and inventoried supplies
Utilized new office technology to enhance business practices
Created maintained, and inputted information into databases
Established work procedures and arranged staff schedules
Maintained event schedules
Trained and supervised stylists, hairdressers, and assistants
Created training videos on product knowledge and haircolor
Cut, trimmed, curled, colored, and straightened hair according to client specifications
Recommended and explained the use of cosmetics, lotions, and creams to soften and lubricate skin and enhance and restore natural appearance
Greeted visitors or callers and handled their inquiries or directed them to the appropriate persons
Stylist
Pama Hair Studio, Matteson, IL
December 1990-July 2005
Cut and trimmed hair according to client’s instructions using clippers, combs, hand held driers, and scissors
Curled, colored, and straightened hair using special chemical solutions and equipment
Suggested treatments to alleviate hair problems
Shaped and trimmed bears and moustaches
Cleaned and sterilized scissors, combs, clippers, and other instruments
Recorded services and received and processed customer payments
Maintained client files including record of services provided products, utilized, and fees charged
Performed administrative and clerical duties such as record keeping, inventory, bill payment, hiring, and supervising personnel
EDUCATION
John Amico School of Hair Design, Oak Forest, IL
Educator-Cosmetology, 2014
Debbie’s School of Beauty Culture, Harvey, IL
Illinois Cosmetology License, 1979