Sara Seekings

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• Created personalised hair styling recommendations for clients based on their preferences and facial features.
• Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, protecting both staff and clients.
• Conducted regular stock checks to ensure adequate supply of hair products and equipment.
• Coordinated with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of salon supplies.
• Regularly reviewed pricing strategy, ensuring competitiveness whilst maintaining profitability.
• Maintained cleanliness standards throughout salon to provide comfortable experience for clients.
• Kept up-to-date with latest hair trends to offer contemporary styling options to clients.
• Managed daily operations, resulting in smooth running of salon.
• Offered consultation services to clients seeking advice on hairstyle changes or treatments.
• Resolved customer complaints promptly, enhancing overall client experience in salon.

• Directed VRQ Level 2, VRQ Level 3, and NVQ Level 3 Hairdressing courses.
• Collaborated with team to deliver quality teaching and assessment across hairdressing programmes.
• Developed course content and structured programme of study to ensure learner success.
• Tracked and monitored additional courses across diverse student cohorts.
• Tutored and supported students to achieve academic and vocational qualifications.
• Conducted interviews and provided guidance to prospective students.
• Proactively marketed programmes to local schools and employers, enhancing recruitment efforts.
• Managed administrative tasks, including preparation, marking, and record maintenance.
• Fostered stimulating learning environment through open discussions.
• Mentored students during their final year project, ensured successful completion.
• Developed comprehensive course curriculum by aligning with university standards.
• Contributed to departmental meetings and committees for strategic decision-making.
• Ensured up-to-date subject knowledge with continuous professional development.
• Provided feedback on student work, improved academic performance.
• Served as personal tutor for struggling students, increased pass rates.
• Participated actively in faculty training programmes to enhance teaching skills.
• Managed administrative tasks related to coursework, streamlined evaluation process.
• Advised students on academic progress to ensure positive results.
• Reviewed and revised curriculum regularly, maintained course relevance in evolving society.
• Enhanced learning outcomes with engaging lesson plans.
• Implemented innovative teaching methods, improved student engagement rates.
• Engaged, motivated and inspired students to develop thirst for knowledge.
• Encouraged students to develop skills in reflection, critical thinking and analysis.

• Delivered hairdressing and barbering services to clients, ensuring high satisfaction levels.
• Directed and led salon workers to enhance operational efficiency.
• Generated new business through targeted marketing strategies.
• Managed finances, maintaining profitability while adhering to budgets.
• Reviewed service standards regularly to uphold quality expectations.
• Updated CPD to remain current with industry trends and techniques.
• Resolved customer complaints promptly to foster loyalty.
• Priced retail products strategically to maximise sales opportunities.
• Demonstrated excellent leadership skills by managing team of hairdressing professionals effectively.
• Sourced high-quality hairdressing products for use in various treatments, improving service delivery quality.
• Managed daily operations efficiently ensuring smooth functioning of salon services.
• Streamlined appointment booking system for more efficient operation and better time management.
• Handled financial transactions accurately, ensuring transparency in business operations.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by maintaining clean, comfortable salon environment.
• Oversaw hiring, training and development of salon staff members.
• Conducted regular stock counts and ordered replacements to maintain optimal inventory.