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Lawrence Fo

Lawrence Fo

Freshwater

Summary

A hardworking, reliable individual that works very well alone and also thrives in a team environment. Obtained transferable skills from over twenty three years in the barbering industry. Focused and can stay calm in stressful or pressured environments. Able to judge a situation well and talk to others in an appropriate manner. Have developed great interpersonal skills over the years and feel confident when talking to others. Find it easy to stay organised and believe time management skills are important

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work history

Co-owner

Onelove Barbershop
Freshwater
02.2020 - Current
  • Opened Onelove Barbershop in February 2020 and have made real positive impressions in Freshwater
  • Built great rapport with potential and regular clients and have been fully booked up to months in advance
  • Advertising of business
  • Making bookings and dealing with correspondence via telephone, email and social media
  • Cleaning and sanitising shop
  • Admin such as paying invoices, dealing with expenses and tax
  • Building strong customer relationships
  • Cutting and shaving of gents hair and facial hair
  • Styling gents hair

Charity ambassador

The Lions Barber Collective
Torquay, Torbay
06.2015 - Current
  • Represent the charity in professional settings/meetings & on stage aswell as media coverage on tv, magazines and radio.
  • Built relationships and rapport quickly for positive public and staff communications.
  • Inspired people through personal success stories to increase motivation.
  • Educated other barbers on how to spot signs of mental illnesses in clients such as depression and suicidal tendencies.
  • Sign posting clients to different services depending on what support is required and available.
  • I have attended events abroad delivering classes and workshops surrounding the charities campaign

Barber

Pall Mall Barbers events team
London
08.2016 - 05.2019
  • Had opportunities to represent PMB at a number of different conventions including Money 20:20 @ O2 Arena, London, 2017 and Champions League Final in Cardiff, 2017
  • Duties -
  • Cutting and styling gents hair and facial hair
  • Presenting Pall Mall Barber brand in a positive professional manner
  • Cleaning and sanitising barbering area
  • Building rapport with customers

Barber/manager

Gregory Max Barbers
Milton Keynes
09.2014 - 05.2019
  • During my time at Gregory Max barbers I was lucky enough to get the opportunity to take time away to travel abroad to teach barbering, take part in shows and talk on stage for a mental health charity which is based around barbering called The Lions Barber Collective - these were totally unrelated to my position at Gregory Max
  • Duties -
  • Performing face to face consultations
  • Giving advice based around suitability of styles depending on client lifestyle and hair type
  • Cutting and styling of gents hair and facial hair
  • Cleaning and sanitising shop
  • Handling cash
  • Cashing up
  • Using a till
  • Using social media for advertising
  • Building and maintaining rapport with customers
  • Building a vast client base

Barber

Ed's Mens Grooming
Watford
07.2010 - 09.2014
  • Used clippers and shears to complete various fades, shaves and cuts.
  • Consulted with clients to assess personal style preferences and unique needs.
  • Sold and promoted hair care products and cosmetics to increase salon revenue.
  • Educated clients on self-maintenance for healthy hair, recommending and selling suitable products.
  • Cleaned and maintained salon, cut and wash stations and waiting area to maintain quality standards.
  • Stayed aware of current hair trends, cutting techniques and styles.
  • Resolved customer complaints to establish strong customer return rate.
  • Sanitised equipment and tools to comply with hygiene protocols.
  • Used scissors, trimmers, razors and brushes to achieve perfect hair finishes.
  • Completed full and partial shaves with clippers, standard and straight razors.
  • Maintained regular client lists alongside walk-in clients, consistently meeting salon demand.
  • Processed payments and provided receipts and appointment reminder cards for upcoming bookings.
  • Trimmed, cut and shaped hair based on exact customer preferences.

Owner/barber

Old Time Barbers
Cheadle, Staffordshire
06.2006 - 06.2010
  • Cleaned and maintained salon, cut and wash stations and waiting area to maintain quality standards.
  • Sanitised equipment and tools to comply with hygiene protocols.
  • Sold and promoted hair care products and cosmetics to increase salon revenue.
  • Stayed aware of current hair trends, cutting techniques and styles.
  • Educated clients on self-maintenance for healthy hair, recommending and selling suitable products.
  • Kept detailed records of customer information and services provided to facilitate repeat business.
  • Used clippers and shears to complete various fades, shaves and cuts.
  • Consulted with clients to assess personal style preferences and unique needs.
  • Completed full and partial shaves with clippers, standard and straight razors.
  • Resolved customer complaints to establish strong customer return rate.
  • Used scissors, trimmers, razors and brushes to achieve perfect hair finishes.
  • Maintained regular client lists alongside walk-in clients, consistently meeting salon demand.
  • Processed payments and provided receipts and appointment reminder cards for upcoming bookings.

Barber

Macs Barbers
Alsager, Cheshire East
06.2003 - 06.2006
  • Resolved customer complaints to establish strong customer return rate.
  • Sold and promoted hair care products and cosmetics to increase salon revenue.
  • Maintained regular client lists alongside walk-in clients, consistently meeting salon demand.
  • Completed full and partial shaves with clippers, standard and straight razors.
  • Used clippers and shears to complete various fades, shaves and cuts.
  • Sanitised equipment and tools to comply with hygiene protocols.
  • Stayed aware of current hair trends, cutting techniques and styles.
  • Educated clients on self-maintenance for healthy hair, recommending and selling suitable products.
  • Styled hair exactly to individual customer preferences.
  • Trimmed, cut and shaped hair based on exact customer preferences.
  • Washed and conditioned hair to acquire smooth finish.

Education

GCSE -

Lord Grey School, Bletchley, Milton Keynes
09/1991 - 06/1996

Maths - C

English - B

German - C

P.E - A

Humanities - B

Science

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and can communicate well written and verbally
  • Can work well under pressure
  • Works well in team or individually
  • Has good telephone manner
  • Customer-focused
  • Communication skills
  • Impeccable time management
  • Organisation

Work availability

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Co-owner - Onelove Barbershop
02.2020 - Current
Barber - Pall Mall Barbers events team
08.2016 - 05.2019
Charity ambassador - The Lions Barber Collective
06.2015 - Current
Barber/manager - Gregory Max Barbers
09.2014 - 05.2019
Barber - Ed's Mens Grooming
07.2010 - 09.2014
Owner/barber - Old Time Barbers
06.2006 - 06.2010
Barber - Macs Barbers
06.2003 - 06.2006
Lord Grey School - GCSE,
09/1991 - 06/1996

Interests

I have a keen interest in all sports and have spent the majority of my life playing table tennis up to national standard. I also enjoy participating in team games such as cricket, football and rugby. I am also interested in sea fishing.

References

  • Jamie McNair Macs Barbers- 07921714261
  • Erman Nedjip Ed’s Mens Grooming - 07912688014
  • Tom Chapman The Lions Barber Collective - 07834599118
  • Dan Davies Pall Mall Barbers - 07802891212

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