Hairdresser
Resume:
Vikal Mukund Hirani
Address: P.O.BOX 45709 (00100)
Mobile: +254*********
Email: ******@*******.***
HAIR STYLIST
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SUMMARY
A well-presented, hardworking hair stylist with a pleasant personality and
a passion for hairdressing. Having eleven years of broad experience in
haircutting, hairdressing, coloring and styling, well-versed with all the
latest techniques and procedures. Having a proven ability to give an
outstanding client experience and to build a loyal, quality client base by
creating, developing and enhancing a client's personal appearance. Open to
learning new skills and techniques whilst at the same time advising clients
on hair care, recommending products and providing technical assistance to
colleagues.
Looking for a suitable hair stylist position with an exciting and ambitious
salon that offers room for progression and career development.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENcies
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. All round stylists that can cut, color, permanent straightening and
styling for both men and women
. Aware of the latest trends and techniques.
. Knowledge of the day to day running of a hair salon.
. Personable, enthusiastic and customer focused.
. Having a broad range of hair stylising and colouring experience.
. Ability to work to the highest standards and in a fast paced busy
salon.
relevant work experience
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Salon Chrysalis: June2003 - till present
Salon Attachment at Salon Chrysalis: April 2003 -June 2003
Responsibilities:
V Offered hair services ranging from trimming, cutting, coloring to
heat styling, scalp treatments and permanent straightening -
Maintained health standards in every technique while employing
creativity.
V Welcoming customers & talking to them about their requirements.
V Watching and learning from the senior stylists
V Advised clients on latest trends prevailing in the market - Contacted
customers regularly to obtain feedback and provide information on
latest hair-care products.
V Giving homecare & also hair care advice to customers.
V Conditioning, bleaching, tinting and permanent straightening.
V Communicating with all types of customers, listening to their needs.
V Supporting other salon members with their duties.
V Analyze clients hair and other physical features to determine and
recommend suggested hair styles.
V Keeping the salon and equipment safe and clean. Also sanitize tools
such as scissors and combs.
V Up selling salon products and services to meet and exceed sales
targets.
V Educating clients on products which could lead to sales and also
client satisfaction.
V Flyering & promotional work where necessary to increase clientele.
V Promoting re-booking and loyalty in clients.
V Excellent cutting and coloring skills - regularly attend refresher
classes/ seminars to keep up to date with the latest trends.
V Proven client following, steady client base in and around the local
area
V Excellent ability to work in a team environment
V Professional presentation with a willingness and open mindedness to
learn new skills and techniques
V Extensive knowledge of permanent straightening and smoothing
treatments like relaxers and Brazilian Blow out
V Individually maintained loyal clientele base of a vast number of
customers
V Supervised a team of 3 new apprentices.
V Hair styling services (chemical texturing, color, cutting edge styles)
as well as deep conditioning treatment
V Maintained records of customers as per the treatments conducted, for
future reference - Maintained cordial relationship with all customers,
old and new, to expand business.
V Schedule client appointments over the phone and in person.
V Operate cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
V Creating new hair designs whilst using an already existing design
resulting in creation of a unique design/ hair style
V Attend seminars and trainings
Worked at Sky Pharmacy: Dec 2001 - Dec 2002
Responsibilities:
V Worked at the reception and achieved promotion to a store manager
within a short period of time
V There after headed a two person team, handled the receiving and
dispatching of stocks to ensure prompt delivery
V Ensuring all stocks were up to date
V Providing medications to customers based on their prescriptions
Handled Family Business Lal's Fast Food: Dec 1999 - Nov 2001
Responsibilities:
V Ensuring the highest standards of food and beverage service.
V Keeping control of food and labor costs.
V Ensuring Health & Safety and also hygiene procedures & standards are
maintained.
V Dealing with and resolving customer complaints.
V Maximizing all business opportunities to drive sales.
V Communicating with the kitchen staff to ensure efficient food service.
V Purchasing stock, supplies and negotiating best prices with trade
suppliers
V Ability to create a great atmosphere & be an inspirational host.
V Monitoring sales.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Jan 2003 - June 2003: Cosmetology at Pivot point Kenya (an approved member
school of Pivot Point International Chicago)
Feb 2000 - Jan 2002: Creative Art Center in graphic design, Nairobi
Jan 1992 - 1999: Wonderland Integrated School (kcpe)
Feb 2003 - Nov 2006: Wonderland Secondary School (kcse)
Community Service
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September 2007: ORC, Nairobi
Achievements
V Appreciation award 2008 and 2011 in recognition of outstanding and
dedicated service to community policing
October 2009: Visa Oshwal Charity Walk, Nairobi
Achievements
V Raised funds for needy members of our society
October 2011: Lions Unicef Walk, Nairobi
Achievements
V Provided security and to man the CSD walkers
April 2014: Kenya Red Cross Society
Achievements
V Life member
V Part of the disaster department
V Basic 1st aid training and on going advance trainings
V Assistance during a fire within parklands area
V Assistance in a fund raising activity
V Selected as a board member for Kenya red cross parklands branch in
August 2014
Personal Skills
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. Patience
. Hard Working
. Self-starter
. Talented
. Creative flair
References
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salon chrysalis
parviz mohamed
P.O.BOX: 10077 (00400)
tell: +254-*********
sky pharmacy
praful c.ruparelia
p.o.box: 45563 (00100)
tell: +254-*********
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