Lauren Bulger
Manchester,Greater Manchester
Summary
Hardworking teaching professional organised in running successful vocational classes. Mixes instruction, demonstration and hands-on opportunities to build student knowledge and confidence. Student-focused lecturer. Knowledgeable about real-world practices and employer requirements. Successfully prepares students for industry careers. Adaptable to changing employer requirements and flexible in teaching students. Clear communicator and dedicated educator with background hairdressing and barbering. Relates easily to students to teach, encourage and mentor future professionals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Hairdressing & Barbering Lecturer
Bolton College
Bolton, Lancashire
2023.08 - Current
- Engaged, motivated and inspired students to develop thirst for knowledge.
- Organised educational activities and events to drive learning objectives and promote engagement.
- Varied teaching strategies, catering to educational needs of young adults and mature students.
- Lectured classes using exceptional communication techniques to enhance engagement.
- Monitored students' progress against educational targets, implementing positive interventions.
- Graded periodic exams, inputting marks and feedback onto computer system.
- Collaborated with lecturers to enhance teaching procedures.
- Offered academic and pastoral support to students requiring additional help.
Hairstylist
Colour Hair Studio
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2009.05 - Current
- Examined hair texture and condition to determine appropriate treatment.
- Delivered hair styling for model photoshoots.
- Cleaned, maintained and sterilised styling tools, increasing product lifetimes.
- Promoted products and services on social media platforms, increasing potential client engagement.
- Offered highly skilled cut, colour and extension services to [Number]+ daily customers.
- Assessed customer hair texture, treatment history and desired outcome to identify appropriate services.
- Updated customer files with colour notes, preferences and services delivered.
- Set up workstations and treatment rooms with necessary products, equipment and supplies.
- Created memorable customer experiences with services such as head and neck massages.
- Shampooed, conditioned and treated hair using salon-exclusive products, promoting increased retail sales.
- Trained junior stylists to create high-performing salon teams.
- Answered phone calls and social media daily to schedule appointments and advise on service options.
- Maintained clean and safe salon environments, ensuring consistent compliance with COSSH regulations.
- Maintained knowledge of latest hair trends to deliver fresh styles aligned with clients needs and preferences.
- Provided detailed instructions and treatment procedures to clients.
- Registered new clients and updated information of existing clients on logbook.
- Pre-booked returning client appointments to foster continued loyalty.
- Purchased supplies to maintain full stock and inventory.
- Sanitised tools and equipment to maintain hygiene and safety protocols.
Progress Tutor
Hopwood Hall College
Manchester, Lancashire
2022.08 - 2023.07
- Customised tutoring to suit individual competencies, enabling paced academic progression.
- Planned lessons to target subject weaknesses and build skills within strengths.
- Tracked student progress through regular assessments, promptly addressing knowledge and skills gaps.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with students, caregivers and school faculty to drive awareness of services and encourage referrals.
- Assessed student needs to determine skill levels and inform curriculum development.
- Provided constructive feedback for each tutoring session to evaluate student performance and determine future needs.
- Completed periodic training to gain knowledge of emerging trends in education.
- Aided students in experimenting and discovering best-suited learning methods to foster academic achievements.
Apprentice hairdresser
Romanda's Hair Salon
Manchester, Greater Manchester
2004.07 - 2007.02
- Set up stylist work stations with client-specific formulas and tools in preparation for services.
- Gowned clients in preparation for salon services.
- Assessed client preferences and collaborated to uncover potential colour and style goals.
- Shampooed and conditioned clients' hair to prepare for scheduled services.
- Cleaned and maintained stylist tools and equipment to highest sanitary standards.
- 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.
- Verified compliance with safety and sanitation standards for all salon services.
- Performed basic cuts and special-event styling services under hairdresser supervision.
- 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.
- Identified scalp problems and applied appropriate treatments.
- Maintained professional knowledge and continuous development through periodic training courses, workshops and webinars.
- Shadowed and assisted hairdressers with lightening techniques and colour corrections.
- Informed customers of new beauty trends and products.
- Processed payments and provided receipts and appointment reminder cards for upcoming bookings.
Education
GCSEs -
Castlebrook High School
Manchester 1999.09 - 2004.07
Hairdressing NVQ Level 2 - Hairdressing Apprenticeship
Bury College
Bury 2004.09 - 2006.01
Hairdressing NVQ Level 3 - Hairdressing Apprenticeship
Bury College
Bury 2018.09 - 2020.01
Bachelor of Arts - Hairdressing Management
Bury College
Bury 2020.09 - 2021.06
Timeline
Hairdressing & Barbering Lecturer
Bolton College
2023.08 - Current
Progress Tutor
Hopwood Hall College
2022.08 - 2023.07
Bachelor of Arts - Hairdressing Management
Bury College
2020.09 - 2021.06
Hairdressing NVQ Level 3 - Hairdressing Apprenticeship
Bury College
2018.09 - 2020.01
Hairstylist
Colour Hair Studio
2009.05 - Current
Hairdressing NVQ Level 2 - Hairdressing Apprenticeship
Bury College
2004.09 - 2006.01
Apprentice hairdresser
Romanda's Hair Salon
2004.07 - 2007.02
GCSEs -
Castlebrook High School
1999.09 - 2004.07