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Gabriella Tait-Edwards

Beauty Therapist

Summary

Driven and detail-oriented salon assistant working towards a VTCT Level 3 beauty therapy qualification with adeptness in massage techniques, facial treatments and anatomy. Maintained an organised, thriving salon environment through managing stylists schedules, business emails, customer enquiries, upholding health and safety standards, and preparing work stations for client bookings.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Salon Assistant

SANO
02.2024 - Current

● Performs relaxing hair washing, massages, and blow-drying services

● Maintains the health and safety of the salon environment by following a daily cleaning schedule

● Manages all booking system appointments, telephone and email enquiries

● Conducts regular stock takes to ensure good product availability for customers and stylists

Salon Assistant

Aveda Lifestyle Salon & Spa
11.2023 - 02.2024

● Attended in-salon training to improve haircare knowledge and styling techniques

● Performed neck, head, and shoulder massages for clients before the service

● Prepared colour mixtures for colourists during busy periods

● Maintained outstanding hygiene standards by regularly disinfecting workstations and tools

Customer Advisor

Boots
01.2017 - 11.2023

● Handled cash and till operations such as refunds, purchases, and item scanning

● Managed and trained new team members in retail operations

● Resolved customer enquiries and complaints

● Helped Boots branch to meet excellent monthly targets in premium beauty against other stores

Education

VTCT Level 3 Beauty Therapy -

London School of Beauty & Makeup
04.2001 -

VTCT Level 2 Beauty Therapy -

London School of Beauty & Makeup
04.2001 -

A-Levels -

Langley Park School For Girls
04.2001 -

GCSE's -

Harris Academy Battersea
04.2001 -

Skills

● Manual massage techniques (effleurage, petrissage, and tapotement)

● Facial treatments

● Client engagement

● Product proficiency

● Face and body anatomy knowledge

● Team-building

● Upselling expertise

● Attention to detail

Objective

Now seeking a challenging position at The Skin Sculptor by Guendalina Gennari as a beauty therapist where existing skills in customer care, team-building, facial treatments and organisation could be an asset to the team in providing a serene and bespoke experience for clients.

Timeline

Salon Assistant

SANO
02.2024 - Current

Salon Assistant

Aveda Lifestyle Salon & Spa
11.2023 - 02.2024

Customer Advisor

Boots
01.2017 - 11.2023

VTCT Level 3 Beauty Therapy -

London School of Beauty & Makeup
04.2001 -

VTCT Level 2 Beauty Therapy -

London School of Beauty & Makeup
04.2001 -

A-Levels -

Langley Park School For Girls
04.2001 -

GCSE's -

Harris Academy Battersea
04.2001 -
Gabriella Tait-EdwardsBeauty Therapist