- Walking in the country with my dog Reggie
- Cooking
- Working on my allotment growing veg
- Taking trips in my campervan
- Socialising with freinds
Kirstie Shapcott
Weymouth
Summary
Dedicated Hair Stylist delivering exceptional cutting, colouring, and styling services tailored to individual client needs. Cultivates strong client relationships through personalised consultations and follow-up care, fostering loyalty and repeat business. Adheres to health regulations and salon standards, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for clients.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Hair Stylist
Self Employed
Weymouth
01.1998 - Current
- Worked with straighteners, curlers and hair dryers to style hair.
- Maintained a hygienic work environment by adhering to salon standards and health regulations, ensuring client safety.
- Recommended styles and treatments according to client wishes, making suggestions tailored to face structure and hairstyle.
- Adapted hairdressing services for special occasions, such as weddings and formals, creating memorable experiences for clients.
- Delivered exceptional hairdressing services, including cutting, colouring, and styling, to meet diverse client needs.
- Operated cash register, card machines and POS systems to process customer payments.
- Developed strong client relationships through exceptional service and follow-up care advice, fostering loyalty and repeat business.
- Conducted client consultations to determine vision and requirements.
- Executed administrative duties, including cash handling and appointment booking, to support salon efficiency.
- Managed appointments efficiently, maximising salon productivity and minimising client wait times.
- Sold and promoted hair care products meeting clients' individual needs.
- Restocked shelves with products, purchased new inventory and controlled loss.
- Kept salon clean and pristine by cleaning work areas, sweeping floors and sanitising chairs between client bookings.
- Attended training to enhance expertise in working with artificial hair, extensions and wigs.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create a positive and supportive salon environment, contributing to team success.
- Trained and assisted junior stylists to maintain high standards and provide seamless salon operations.
Bar Staff Member
The Green Shutters
Portland
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Served customers promptly, ensuring positive experience through friendly service and efficient order delivery.
- Maintained well-stocked and organised bar for quick service and easy access to beverages.
- Collaborated with team to foster enjoyable atmosphere that enhanced customer satisfaction.
Hair Stylist
Bulloughs
Carlisle, Cumbria
11.1992 - 01.1996
- Delivered styling services in a busy salon within a department store in the city centre, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
- Performed various salon tasks to enhance customer experience.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Hair Styling
Weymouth Technical College
Weymouth, DOR1988
CSE's - Various
Wey Valley Comprehensive School
Weymouth1986
Skills
- Client relationship management
- Haircutting techniques
- Colouring techniques
- Style consultation
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Product promotion
- Health regulation compliance
- Quality control
- Time management
- Self motivated
- Customer service excellence
- Positive attitude
Interests
Timeline
Hair Stylist
Self Employed
01.1998 - Current
Bar Staff Member
The Green Shutters
01.1996 - 01.1998
Hair Stylist
Bulloughs
11.1992 - 01.1996
Certificate of Higher Education - Hair Styling
Weymouth Technical College
CSE's - Various
Wey Valley Comprehensive School