Claude Beckford
Owner/Manager - Culture Trendz Barbershop
New York, NY
***************@*****.*** - 718-***-****
WORK EXPERIENCE
Owner/Manager
Culture Trendz Barbershop - New York, NY - June 2005 to Present
Train workers in proper operational procedures and functions and explain company policies.
Meet with managers or other supervisors to stay informed of changes affecting operations.
Analyze and record personnel or operational data and write related activity reports.
Collaborate with staff members to plan or develop programs of events, schedules of activities, or menus.
Observe and evaluate workers' appearance and performance to ensure quality service and compliance with
specifications.
Inspect work areas or operating equipment to ensure conformance to established standards in areas such
as cleanliness or maintenance.
Apply customer/guest feedback to service improvement efforts.
Requisition necessary supplies, equipment, or services.
Assign work schedules, following work requirements, to ensure quality and timely delivery of service.
Resolve customer complaints regarding worker performance or services rendered.
Store Manager/Hairstylist/Master Barber
Jerry's Den - New York, NY - June 1994 to October 2004
Trained staff in traditional/innovative haircutting techniques and store management.
Ensured management integrity and highest standard of client services and Department of Health
regulations.
Established excellent relationship with our clients and accumulated over 200 solid customer database.
Applied specialized techniques to create styles for all ages and gender, from natural to theatrical.
Performed customer verification and cash procedures with accuracy and efficiency.
Assisted the owners in the administration of all cash, paperwork, and daily deposits.
Ensured consistency in presentation and client satisfaction.
Assisted owners to spot trends and forecast future needs for the Salon; interacted weekly with vendors.
Maintained appropriate stock of supplies for daily usage, magazine subscriptions and arcade machines.
Communicated daily with customers providing service relative to the sale and utilization of products/
services..
Apprentice Barber
West African Hair Groomers - New York, NY - December 1992 to May 1994
Served as a Apprentice Barber.
Doubled based clientele within 4 months.
EDUCATION
Business Administration
Interboro Institute - New York, NY
1997
Atlas Barber School - New York, NY
1993
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Licensed professional (Master Barber/Stylist)
Consistently meet or exceed client's expectations.
Creative; artistic; highly skilled; knowledgeable; well informed.
Team player with cooperative, participatory and supportive attitude.
Ambitious, hardworking, self-motivated, fast and accurate, team-spirited and people-oriented.
Able to recognize and rectify problems and administer decisions.
Effective communicator with customers, clients, vendors and colleagues.
Strong leadership qualities: experienced in motivating employees and leading by example.
Strive for continual self-improvement: willing to embrace new ideas and methods by building on existing
knowledge base to expand personal and professional horizons.
Maintenance
Responded to and completed tenants complaints, insuring quality of service to maximum resident
satisfaction.
Performed general maintenance projects as needed, including installations and repairs involving plumbing
and minor electrical related repairs, carpentry work, painting, equipment, snow removal and outside
landscaping maintenance.
Knowledgeable of all property emergency, safety/disaster plans and procedures.
Strives to maintain a safe working environment through the prevention of accidents, the preservation of
equipment, and the achievement of safe working practices.