CURRICULUM VITAE
Kim Davis
Personal Details
Full Name: Kim Nicola Jayne Davis Tel (home): 012**-******
Address: ** ************ ****, *** (mobile): 078**-******
Cheltenham, Email: kimi-
acn2yl@r.postjobfree.com
Glos GL51 0HR
Personal Profile
Given clear guidelines, I am a conscientious worker and like my work to be done
to the best of my abilities. An astute learner, I possess excellent listening skills
and am open to criticism where it is justified and will take on board any
o bservations/remarks as a way to better myself in that area. Given any
responsibility, I will take a professional approach to ensure fairness for all. I am
resourceful, open and honest, like to laugh lots and am loyal to the cause. I work
well within a team and individually.
Education
May 2014 – present date UKTD Distance Learning
• NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing
• GCSE in Mathematics and English (equiv. Grade B)
Sep 2002 – Jan 2004 Gloscat, Princess Elizabeth Way, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
• NVQ Level 2 Hairdressing
• GCSE in Mathematics and English (equiv. Grade C)
• Trained in Wella Products
Sep1981 – Jun 1986 St Peters RC High School, Stroud Road, Tuffley, Gloucester
• 7 CSEs including Mathematics and English (Grades 2-4)
• RSA I, II, III typing exams (distinctions)
Work Experience
Apr 2013 – present date
Strandz Hairdressing / Va Va Voom Hairdressing
82 High Street, Cheltenham / 30 Hewlett Road, Cheltenham, Gloucs
Apr 2012 – Apr 2013 Hairdresser
Waves Hair Salon, 25 Pittville Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Oct 2010 – Dec 2010 Hair Stylist
Revolve Photographic Studios, 1 Regent Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Oct 2008 – Dec 2008 Hairdresser
Akita’s Hair & Beauty Salon, Bath Road, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Jun 2004 – Jan 2008 Hairdresser
Guy Macdonald Hairdressing, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Mar 2004 – Jun 2004 Salon Assistant
Blushes Hairdressing, 14 Montpellier Walk, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Feb 1987 – May 1993 Audio Typist/Receptionist/Secretary
C & G Building Society, Head Office, Barnwood, Gloucester
Skills and Experience
Constulations with clients
Shampoo, conditioning and rinsing hair with additional scalp massage
Cut hair using scissors, clippers and razor
Providing services such as bleaching, conditioning, permanent waving, straightening, tinting
(using foils or easimeche), hair put-ups, extensions, children’s haircuts
Barbering and beard/moustache shaping and trimming
Drying and styling hair using brushes, combs and other equipment eg. velcro rollers
Advising clients on hair care and aftercare
Performing reception duties eg. answering telephone calls and coordinating appointments
Maintaining stock levels
Sale of retail products
Tally of individual weekly sales figures (gross/net income, VAT) and end of week banking
To undertake the training of apprentices and less experienced staff
Ensuring cleanliness and hygiene of the salon and all work implements
Salon management
Computer literate
Courses
L’Oreal Colour Keys at their Head Office in London
Guy Sutherland Razor Cutting Techniques
Colour Techniques with Lisa Sheppard.
NXT – Introduction to Colour
NXT – Advanced Colour Techniques
Wahl Barbering Seminar with Simon Shaw
Aston & Fincher Classic Hair Up
Core Foundation into Teaching
Teach English as a Foreign Language (TEFL)
Level 2 VRQ in Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
Hobbies and Interests
Teambuilding activities at Guy Macdonald’s included climbing, abseiling, kayaking, mountain
biking, coasteering, surfing, caving and hiking, most of which I enjoy and still partake in. Other
interests are yoga, vehicle repair and restoration, horse-riding, photography.
Future Goals
To be able to pass on my knowledge and experience which I have obtained over the years so that
I may help aspiring and passionate young hairdressers not only in hairdressing but in life and to
acquire new skills myself because one never stops learning!
References
Ms Kerry Martin Ms Lucy Bullen
Proprietor Manager
Harvey & Martin (formerly Guy Macdonald) VaVa Voom Hairdressing
47 Winchcombe Street 30 Hewlett Road
Cheltenham Cheltenham
Gloucestershire GL52 2NE Gloucestershire GL52 6AA
Tel: 012**-****** Tel: 012**-******