Naeema Nassuirio
London
Summary
Responsible Salon Owner and qualified hairstylist with 15 years working in the service industry, in particular beauty, of which 12 years working independently, delivering high quality hair care and educational services to clients and staff.
Motivated Educator offering a strong work ethic and positive attitude. Highly effective in fast-paced work environments.
Detail-oriented professional with strong people skills. Engaging, energetic, thoughtful and passionate about empowering people to achievement their fullest potential.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Stay at Home Mum
Raising 3 Children
08.2019 - Current
Salon Owner / Hairstylist
Le Bijou Hairdressing - Sandton
04.2015 - 07.2019
- Opened Le Bijou - Sandton after the success of Le Bijou- Melrose, Le Bijou - Parktown and client demand.
- Trained and mentored junior stylists, fostering professional growth and skill development.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for staff members, setting clear expectations for professional growth opportunities within the salon.
- Reviewed financial statements regularly to identify areas for improvement in profitability and efficiency.
- Oversaw payroll processing, budgeting, tax preparation tasks as part of managing financial aspects of the salon business.
- Boosted employee morale by implementing incentives programs and team-building activities.
- Worked on creating visually appealing store displays that attracted customers and showcased merchandise effectively.
Salon Owner / Hairstylist
Le Bijou Hairdressing - Melrose
05.2013 - 07.2019
- Opened Le Bijou - Melrose after the success of Le Bijou- Park town and client demand.
- As a Hair Salon Owner my duties include human resource management, marketing, accounting, management, and communication services.
- I handle all operations of the salon from book keeping to balancing budgets and conflict resolutions.
- Cultivated positive relationships with suppliers, negotiating favorable terms for product purchasing and delivery schedules.
- Maintained detailed client records to track preferences, providing personalized experiences during each visit.
- Established a positive work environment through open communication channels, fostering strong teamwork among staff members.
Salon Owner / Hairstylist
Le Bijou Hairdressing - Parktown
01.2007 - 07.2019
- My entrepreneurial spirit and passion for business demanded that I launched my own business, Le Bijou - Parktown, Johannesburg.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Created customized treatment plans for clients based on their individual needs and preferences, resulting in high levels of satisfaction.
- Mentored salon staff through regular training sessions and performance evaluations, fostering professional growth.
- Increased client retention by delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere.
- Recruited top talent for the salon team by conducting thorough interviews and assessing applicants' skills against job requirements accurately.
- Conducted market research to stay abreast of industry trends, incorporating popular styles into salon offerings.
- Maintained staff records and work schedules and oversaw daily salon operations
Hairstylist
Terenzo Hairdressing
12.2004 - 11.2006
- Achieved high customer satisfaction for hair care services.
- Achieved a substantial client base.
- Collaborated with co-workers and tradeshows to ensure the delivery of efficient, high-quality service.
- Reviewed weekly inventory charts and recorded facility needs.
- Consistently received positive feedback from guests on performance reviews.
Education
BBA - Marketing
IMM Graduate School of Marketing
Johannesburg, South Africa12.2012
NQF Level 4 Hairdressing Certification - Caucasian Hair Styling
Terenzo Hairdressing - The School
Johannesburg01.2003
Skills
- Communication skills
- Commitment to quality and service
- Inventory control
- Employee hiring and retention
- Advanced interpersonal skills
- Relationship/team building
- Staff motivator
- Quality control
Volunteer Experience
- Trained 6 part time apprentices and who went on to getting the NQF level 4 hairdressing qualifications and then offered them a stylist position at Le Bijou - Melrose and Le Bijou - Sandton | Jan 2016 - Dec 2018.
- Volunteer at Local Food Bank – Braamfontein, South Africa | Jan 2017 - Jun 2017. Provided assistance with organizing and distributing food and participated in community outreach activities.
- Parent volunteer for Acton Gardens Primary School | Mar 2023 - Dec 2023. Assisted on school trips, food hall, reading clubs and school fundraising.
Timeline
Stay at Home Mum
Raising 3 Children
08.2019 - Current
Salon Owner / Hairstylist
Le Bijou Hairdressing - Sandton
04.2015 - 07.2019
Salon Owner / Hairstylist
Le Bijou Hairdressing - Melrose
05.2013 - 07.2019
Salon Owner / Hairstylist
Le Bijou Hairdressing - Parktown
01.2007 - 07.2019
Hairstylist
Terenzo Hairdressing
12.2004 - 11.2006
BBA - Marketing
IMM Graduate School of Marketing
NQF Level 4 Hairdressing Certification - Caucasian Hair Styling
Terenzo Hairdressing - The School
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