STEFANIE WALTERS
Glamis,forfar
Summary
A highly skilled professional with expertise in lesson planning, superior aquatic skills, and behaviour management. Demonstrates exceptional health and safety compliance, physical and endurance training, and stretching expertise. Proficient in sales techniques with an eye for detail, specialising in beauty transformations including hair curling and straightening, eyelash extensions, massage techniques, eyebrow shaping, balayage, braiding and weaving. Known for innovative hairstyling techniques and creative solutions. Strong client communication skills combined with a quick learning ability. Career goal: to leverage marketing and colour analysis skills to drive client satisfaction and business growth.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of post-secondary education
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Swimming Teacher
AJ Swimming
Carnoustie, Angus
06.2018 - 01.2026
- Delivered engaging swimming lessons through games and activities, encouraging learning through play.
- Designed programme and lessons to follow teaching structure, providing positive reinforcement.
- Utilised varied teaching methods for enhanced comprehension and skill acquisition.
- Enforced water safety rules to avoid accidents and injuries, preserving safety measures.
- Observed and identified actions of students to provide correction and improvement.
- Maintained daily records of achievements, communicating results to parents and guardians following lesson.
- Administered first aid as needed, prioritising student welfare at all times.
Hairdresser
Self employed
Forfar, Angus
09.2020 - 07.2023
- Demonstrated mastery of colouring techniques, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Delivered exceptional quality blow-drying and curling services, promoting client loyalty.
- Boosted client retention by delivering consistently high-quality haircuts.
- Utilised specialised tools for precision cutting, resulting in detailed hairstyles.
- Strengthened salon reputation through exceptional customer service.
- Implemented creative styling ideas, increasing customer satisfaction levels.
- Adapted quickly to new styling trends, ensuring relevance in the competitive market.
- Conducted comprehensive client consultations to tailor services to individual needs.
- Offered advice on hair care products to boost sales.
- Maintained a clean and hygienic work area for optimal health and safety compliance.
- Conducted thorough sanitisation of tools and equipment to ensure hygiene compliance.
- Ensured adherence to industry standards and regulations; promoted safe working environment.
- Performed precise hair trimming and shaping to meet individual customer preferences.
- Maintained clean and safe salon environments, ensuring consistent compliance with COSSH regulations.
Beautician
Self-Employed
Carnoustie, Angus
08.2019 - 01.2020
- Consulted with clients to identify desired results and advise treatment plans to achieve them.
- Analyzed clients' skin to provide tailored treatment recommendations.
- Produced top-quality manicures and pedicures.
- Manicured nails and provided gel polishes to exact client requests.
- Applied professional make-up for special occasions, enhancing clients' natural beauty.
- Completed lash lifts, tints and extensions, performing patch tests ahead of appointments to safeguard clients.
- Waxed and applied hair while minimising client discomfort.
- Upsold key product lines during facial treatments, increasing client satisfaction and product utilisation.
- Encouraged future bookings by delivering exceptional customer service, contributing to repeat business.
- Built positive relationships with guests, fostering loyalty and enhancing client retention.
- Continually updated knowledge on the latest beauty trends, improved service delivery.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - beauty therapy
Dundee and Angus college Arbroath Campus
Arbroath, Angus 01.2017 - 07.2019
NVQ Level 3 - woman's hairdressing
Dundee and Angus college Kingsway Campus
Dundee, Dundee City 09.2020 - 07.2023
Skills
- Superior aquatic skills
- Swim stroke analysis
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Safety assessment
- Endurance training
- Stretching expertise
- Behaviour management
- Lesson planning
- Customer engagement
- Client communication
- Community outreach
- Creative
- Quick learner
- Innovative hairstyling techniques
- Hair curling and straightening
- Eyelash extensions
- Eyebrow shaping
- Balayage
- Braiding and weaving
- Massage techniques
- Colour analysis
Certification
- Level 1 Teaching Aquatics
- National Pool Lifeguard Qualification
- Level 1 Coaching Swimming
- VTCT Level 3 Beauty Therapy
- VTCT Level 3 Woman's Hairdressing
Timeline
Hairdresser
Self employed
09.2020 - 07.2023
NVQ Level 3 - woman's hairdressing
Dundee and Angus college Kingsway Campus
09.2020 - 07.2023
Beautician
Self-Employed
08.2019 - 01.2020
Swimming Teacher
AJ Swimming
06.2018 - 01.2026
NVQ Level 3 - beauty therapy
Dundee and Angus college Arbroath Campus
01.2017 - 07.2019