PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Marketing skills include creative thinking, identifying unique methods for brand development/awareness, social media, communication skills, layout/design

Experience in all aspects of coordination for event planning/budgeting/venue selection/vendor negotiations/marketing

Skilled in event planning for special events/corporate events/art shows/Open Houses/weddings/receptions/and all events designed to enhance and increase business.

Experience in Trade Show displays from display design to staffing/implementation/contact tracking methods and follow up.

Proficient in Employee/Client scheduling software/Able to manage heavy daily client volumes including telephone answering, appointment, and reservations scheduling.

Proficient in documentation/record maintenance/accuracy/financial efficiency in a variety of business environment.

Skilled in “start-up” and daily management responsibilities for new restaurant and bar, ordering, stocking, display, inventory, supplies for operation and POS systems. Pricing points initiation process. Vendor communications, inventory start up and monitoring. Social Media creative skills with postings and ad creations.

Over 20 years practical experience as a Board-Certified Cosmetologist/Salon Owner/Manager/

Skilled in all aspects of cosmetology including hair design, styling, coloring, perming, as well as skincare, makeup/natural nail services. Proficient in salon marketing and growth

Skilled in business/people management. Managed actively staffed salons, full complement of hair styling/massage therapy services/Product-line sales for hair and skin.

CREDENTIALS:

Cosmetology License, State of Virginia, # 120*******, effective 6/29/93, expires 9/30/2023

Cosmetology License, State of South Carolina, # 92163 expires 3/10/2023

Licensed Medication Aide, State of Virginia, # 003*******, expires 11/30/2023

Certified Nursing Assistant, State of Virginia, # 140*******, expires 05/31/2023

EDUCATION:

Mary Baldwin University – 12/2022-BA-Marketing (w/concentration in Communication)

Hollins University – Full-time Horizon Student/ Fall 2017–2018

SCHOLARSHIPS/ AWARDS:

August 2018 – Hazelgrove Merit Scholarship for Adult Horizon Students

January 2018 – Sarabeth Hammond Memorial Award from the Regional Writers Conference

Fall 2018 & Spring 2019 – Recognized for Dean’s List

April 2019 – Awarded the “Amazing Grace Scholarship”

February 2020- “National Society Leadership and Success”

INTERSHIP:

January 2018- “J” Term - Center in the Square, Roanoke, VA, Non-Profit, Corporate Event Planning

EXPERIENCE:

June 2022-November 2022 / Charleston Yacht Club

May 2021 – June 2022 / Carolina Yacht Club

May 2021 – Current/PRN-Events/Delaware North, Squeeze,

July 2021 - October 2021 – Front of House Manager, Cantina 76, Freshfields Village, Kiawah Island, SC

October 2020 - Jan 3, 2021, (New opening) Acting Manager, Marketing, Front of House/Bar, Saveurs Du Monde Café & Bistro, 22 WestEdge, Charleston, SC (Assist in startup)

April 2017 – Current/Self-employed Hair Stylist/Event Coordinating/Photography

June 2019 – March 2020-Bartender/Front House Manager/Event Manager, 202 Social House, Roanoke, VA

March 2016 – April 2017/P.ZAZ Salon and Spa, 1853 Roanoke Road, Daleville, VA

June 2015 – March 2016/Manager, SUPERCUTS, Store # 26, Daleville Town Center, VA

May 2013 – September 2013/Salon Vivace/The Greenbrier Resort, White Sulfur Springs, WVA

October 2009 – June2015/ PRN/Med Tech/CNA/Richfield Retirement Community, Salem, VA

October 2003 – April 2015/ Owner/Stylist/Salon at Studio E, 3424 Peters Creek Road, Roanoke, VA

COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEER:

American Cancer Society-Relay for Life (Roanoke and Staunton) 10+ years

2016 Election – GOTV Volunteer-Presidential Campaign Volunteer, Staunton Democratic Committee, & Roanoke Democratic Committee, (door to door canvassing & phone bank)

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