Dean Hodges
Oldham,Lancashire
Summary
I am a skilled worker that learns new processes quickly hands on and adapts to customer and company needs. Hardworking, focused with problem-solving abilities. I am always up for a challenge with a dependable and reliable nature, strong history of showing up and being ready to work. I use great communication and active listening skills to understand and accurately follow instructions. When I have a task I have to do I get straight to the job until it is finished.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Lumberyard worker
J R Services
Mossley, Tameside
11.2022 - Current
- Followed company policies, safety procedures and performance standards.
- Offered fine customer service to all guests.
- Restocked items in an efficient and accurate manner.
- Maintained clean, safe working environments in line with site regulations, eliminating risks and accidents.
- Maintained work areas in a clean and neat fashion for maximum productivity.
- Operated chainsaw, mini digger and forklift equipment( the land is private- owned by my uncle so he has taught me how to properly use the equipment to eventually get a licence)
- Used proper PPE when using any equipment in the yard.
- Move around 2.5 tonnes of logs per day with the forklift and some of them need to be personally handled to be kept maintained.
Mobile Barber
Self-employed
Shaw, Oldham
05.2021 - Current
- I always clean my equipment and tools before and after appointments.
- Kept detailed records of customer information to repeat business.
- I talk with my clients to assess personal style preferences and unique needs.
- Style hair exactly to the individual customer's needs.
- I travel to customer's houses and sometimes they travel to my house, I have to adjust to different lightings and setups as every place is different but every haircut is always perfect.
- I clean the areas after I have finished the hair cut.
Barber
Urban Fades
Newhey, Milnrow, Rochdale
04.2018 - 05.2021
- Discussed with clients to assess personal style preferences and unique needs.
- Cleaned and maintained areas, and waiting area to maintain quality standards.
- Used scissors, trimmers, razors and brushes to achieve perfect hair finishes.
- Designed individualised plans to assist customers with healing damaged hair.
- Sanitised equipment and tools to comply with hygiene protocols.
- Completed full and partial shaves with clippers, standard and straight razors.
- Kept detailed records of customer information and services provided to facilitate repeat business.
- Washed and conditioned hair to acquire smooth finish.
- Styled hair exactly to individual customer preferences.
- Educated clients on self-maintenance for healthy hair, recommending and selling suitable products.
- Used clippers and shears to complete various fades, shaves and cuts.
- Maintained regular client lists alongside walk-in clients, consistently meeting demands.
- Stayed aware of current hair trends, cutting techniques and styles.
- Accumulated 30+ clients through attentive, personal service.
Hairdresser Trainee
Short & Curlys
Shaw, Oldham
06.2016 - 06.2017
- Created positive, warm salon environment when greeting clients and supplying refreshments.
- Managed complex schedules for multiple stylists, coordinating and confirming client appointments.
- Replenished salon retail products and identified items to be reordered.
- Gowned clients in preparation for salon services.
- Prepared and mixed colour formulas for clients' hair.
- Informed customers of new beauty trends and products.
- Performed basic cuts and special-event styling services under hairdresser supervision.
- Cleaned and maintained stylist tools and equipment to highest sanitary standards.
- Shampooed and conditioned clients' hair to prepare for scheduled services.
- Processed payments and provided receipts and appointment reminder cards for upcoming bookings.
- Carried out simple hair treatments under supervision of qualified stylists.
- Kept current with past and current hairstyles and trends to maintain high levels of hairdressing quality.
- Maintained professional knowledge and continuous development through periodic training courses.
- Identified scalp problems and applied appropriate treatments.
- Shadowed and assisted hairdressers with lightening techniques and colour corrections.
Education
NVQ Level 2 - Hairdressing
08.2018 - 02.2019
NVQ Level 2 - Barbering
08.2018 - 02.2019
Functional Skills at Level 1 - Maths
08.2018 - 02.2019
Certificate of Higher Education - Plastering/Bricklaying/Painting and decorating/Joinery
03.2012 - 06.2016
When I was in school I got placed on a course at Groundwork on Shaw Road and learned how to plaster, paint and wallpaper, bricklaying and joinery throughout all the rest of my time at school from Year 8.
Skills
- Manual lifting
- Tireless work ethic
- Equipment/ machinery maintenance
- Cleaning abilities
- Restocking skills
- Production support
- Deadline driven
- Attention to detail
- Labouring
- Equipment operation
- Time management technique
- Accurate money handling
- Customer Safety
- Payment processing
- Cut throat shaving
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Customer Service
- Professional manner
Timeline
Lumberyard worker - J R Services
11.2022 - Current
Mobile Barber - Self-employed
05.2021 - Current
MichaelJohn Training - NVQ Level 2, Hairdressing
08.2018 - 02.2019
MichaelJohn Training School - NVQ Level 2, Barbering
08.2018 - 02.2019
Michaeljohn Training School - Functional Skills at Level 1, Maths
08.2018 - 02.2019
Barber - Urban Fades
04.2018 - 05.2021
Hairdresser Trainee - Short & Curlys
06.2016 - 06.2017
Groundwork - Certificate of Higher Education, Plastering/Bricklaying/Painting and decorating/Joinery
03.2012 - 06.2016
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