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Katie Knights Temple

Skegness,Lincolnshire

Summary

Innovative professional with keen eye for trends and exceptional customer service. Demonstrates strong leadership and business management skills, coupled with deep understanding of client needs. Poised to transform hair salon into thriving, customer-centric enterprise that sets new standards in industry.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Hair salon owner

Myself Katie Knights Temple
Skegness, Lincolnshire
03.2009 - Current
  • Kept up-to-date with latest hair trends to offer contemporary styling options to clients.
  • Trained junior stylists on advanced cutting techniques leading to increased skill levels across the team.
  • Kept client records regularly updated with detailed information on previous treatments.
  • Maintained clean, tidy and sanitised workstations for minimised staff and customer risk
  • Designed attractive window displays drawing more footfall into the salon.
  • Created welcoming and nurturing environment for employees and customers to promote sales and services.
  • Established and upheld extremely high levels of customer service to achieve guest satisfaction.
  • Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, protecting both staff and clients.
  • Led a team of hairstylists, promoting teamwork and high-quality service provision.
  • Created personalised hair styling recommendations for clients based on their preferences and facial features.
  • Handled financial management tasks like payroll, budgeting, sales tracking-contributing towards business stability.
  • Organised training workshops for staff to enhance skills and service quality.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing overall client experience in the salon.

Co/partner Hairdresser/Marbella Bells

Self employed
Skegness, Lincolnshire
01.2008 - 01.2009

Day to day running of salon

ordering stock

Maintaining a clean salon,working environment

Staff rotas,managing clients appointments

Addressing customer inquiries

Health and safety guidelines in the salon

Hiring and training of new staff


Senior stylist

Just Styles
Skegness, Lincolnshire
02.2007 - 01.2008

All aspects of hairdressing

Booking clients

Consulting with clients

Promote products and new services


Senior stylist

The salon
Skegness, Lincolnshire
05.2005 - 12.2006

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Hairdressing

Grimsby College
Grimsby
09/1991 - 07/1994

Skills

  • Updo styling expertise
  • Colouring proficiency
  • Effective demonstrator
  • Hair colouring techniques
  • Extension application
  • Patience and empathy
  • Client consultation
  • Precision cutting
  • Cultural awareness
  • Public speaking
  • Resourcefulness
  • Positive attitude
  • Chemical mixing
  • Trend awareness
  • Men's barbering
  • Hair extension application
  • Hair trend awareness
  • Salon management
  • Perms and relaxers knowledge
  • Styling for special occasion
  • Know-How of scalp treatments
  • Continuous education commitment
  • Blow drying expertise
  • Adaptability in learning styles
  • Salon hygiene maintenance

Timeline

Hair salon owner

Myself Katie Knights Temple
03.2009 - Current

Co/partner Hairdresser/Marbella Bells

Self employed
01.2008 - 01.2009

Senior stylist

Just Styles
02.2007 - 01.2008

Senior stylist

The salon
05.2005 - 12.2006

NVQ Level 2 - Hairdressing

Grimsby College
09/1991 - 07/1994
Katie Knights Temple