Madison Gainard
Bristol,North Somerset
Summary
A motivated and enthusiastic Junior Hair Stylist with a strong foundation built through experience at college and as an apprentice. Confident in delivering core salon services including colouring, styling and client preparation. Focused on providing a positive and welcoming client experience, building on relationships and commitment to continuous professional development. Actively seeking new opportunities in the industry to learn new trends and techniques.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
38
38
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Junior stylist
Limelight Hairdressing
Filton, South Gloucestershire
04.2026 - Current
- Delivered a range of hairdressing services including washing, blow-drying, basic cutting and styling.
- Performed a range of colouring services on clients (application, mixing and toning)
- Built strong relationships with regular clients through a friendly and high level of customer service.
- Advised clients on suitable styles, treatments and retail products.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness and organisation across all workstations and with equipment.
- Supported senior stylists during complex services and busy periods.
- Followed all health, safety and hygiene regulations.
Apprentice hairdresser
Limelight Hairdressing
Filton, South Gloucestershire
08.2024 - 04.2026
- Assisted senior stylists with daily salon operations, supporting a high standard of client service.
- Engaged clients with a positive attitude, managed appointments and helped to ensure a friendly and professional working environment.
- Shampooed, conditioned and prepared clients for cutting, colouring and styling.
- Maintained cleanliness and organisation of work stations and equipment.
- Observed and learned a range of hairdressing techniques.
- Supported stock management by organising products and notifying more senior colleagues of low inventory levels.
- Ensured compliance with health, safety and hygiene regulations at all times.
- Handled jobs such as answering calls and processing payments.
FOH supervisor
The Inn at Yanleigh
Bristol, North Somerset
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Supervised daily front of house operations, ensuring a smoothly run service during busy periods.
- Led and trained a small team of servers to maintain a high standard of customer service.
- Delivered a high level of customer service, engaged with guests, resolving customer complaints and ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Supported stock control for bar and FOH supplies, including ordering and inventory checks.
- Ensured compliance with health & safety and food hygiene regulations.
Waitress
The Inn at Yanleigh
Bristol, North Somerset
03.2022 - 06.2023
- Delivered professional and friendly customer service on shift at all times.
- Took accurate food and drink orders,
- Served food and drink orders promptly, ensuring a high level of food hygiene standards.
- Handled cash and card payments, including processing bills and giving change.
- Maintained cleanliness of tables, dining areas and service stations.
- Managed multiple check-backs with tables efficiently during busy periods.
- Worked well as part of a team and built a positive relationship with regular customers.
Pot washer
Carpenters Tavern
Dundry, North Somerset
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.
- Ensured strict adherence to hygiene, sanitation and food safety standards.
- Kept the pot-wash area clean at all times.
Education
City & Guilds Qualification - Hairdressing Level 2
Reflections Training Academy
Bristol 09.2023 - 09.2024
City & Guilds Qualification - Hairdressing Level 2
City of Bristol College
Bristol 09.2022 - 09.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Hair & Media Make up
City of Bristol College
Bristol 09.2021 - 09.2022
GCSEs - English Language
Bedminster Down
Bristol 09.2016 - 09.2021
GCSEs - English Literature
Bedminster Down
Bristol 09.2016 - 09.2021
GCSEs - Mathematics
Bedminster Down
Bristol 09.2016 - 09.2021
GCSEs - History
Bedminster Down
Bristol 09.2016 - 09.2021
GCSEs - Triple science
Bedminster Down
Bristol 09.2016 - 09.2021
GCSEs - Health & Social Care Level 1
Bedminster Down
Bristol 09.2016 - 09.2021
GCSEs - ICT Level 2
Bedminster Down
Bristol 09.2016 - 09.2021
Skills
- Communication
- Organisation
- Time-keeping
- Creativity
- Confidence
- Attention to detail
- Teamwork
- Relationship building
Certification
- Certificate of Achievement for South Bristol youth future quest cohort programme
- Certificate for life-saving (CPR)
- Level 1 Food allergy awareness training
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Junior stylist
Limelight Hairdressing
04.2026 - Current
Apprentice hairdresser
Limelight Hairdressing
08.2024 - 04.2026
City & Guilds Qualification - Hairdressing Level 2
Reflections Training Academy
09.2023 - 09.2024
FOH supervisor
The Inn at Yanleigh
06.2023 - 08.2024
City & Guilds Qualification - Hairdressing Level 2
City of Bristol College
09.2022 - 09.2023
Waitress
The Inn at Yanleigh
03.2022 - 06.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Hair & Media Make up
City of Bristol College
09.2021 - 09.2022
Pot washer
Carpenters Tavern
08.2021 - 01.2022
GCSEs - English Language
Bedminster Down
09.2016 - 09.2021
GCSEs - English Literature
Bedminster Down
09.2016 - 09.2021
GCSEs - Mathematics
Bedminster Down
09.2016 - 09.2021
GCSEs - History
Bedminster Down
09.2016 - 09.2021
GCSEs - Triple science
Bedminster Down
09.2016 - 09.2021
GCSEs - Health & Social Care Level 1
Bedminster Down
09.2016 - 09.2021
GCSEs - ICT Level 2
Bedminster Down
09.2016 - 09.2021