Accomplishments
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Salon Leadership Team
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Mentor to apprentices and newer stylists
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Curly hair educator and advocate
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Highest salon-wide client retention
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Retail sales goals achievement
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Stylist for photo shoots and fashion shows
Certifications
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DevaCurl Cutting & Styling (2010)
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K18 Treatment (2023)
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Wellaplex
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Olaplex
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Barbicide (2020)
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Education
Cosmetology : Haskana Institute, IL
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Bachelor of Arts - Spanish : University of Colorado - Boulder
Licensed
California 2023​
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Colorado 2009
Continuing Education
Unite
Wella
Mr. Smith
Deva Curl
Masters of Balayage
Other Classes
In-Salon Training (2011-2021) - Advanced cutting, styling techniques and product knowledge (1-2 classes/year)
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Academy Classes:
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2011: Three-day Hands-on Advanced Cutting Techniques (Carlsbad)
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2013: Three-day Hands-on Advanced Cut, Color & Updo (Downtown San Diego)
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2018: Two-day Hands-on Creative Cut & Color (Carlsbad)
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Global Sessions Conference, San Diego (2016)
In-Salon Training (2009-present)- Blonding, dimensional coloring, color corrections and seasonal trends. (2-4 classes/year)
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Advanced Techniques & Curl Craft: Coily hair cutting, coloring & styling
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Full-Day Classes: Led by industry leaders Aubrey Loots and Michael Hasse, covering advanced styling, cutting, and coloring techniques alongside an editorial photoshoot
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Wella Conference & Hands-On Training: Led by The Dove's in Minneapolis (2011)
In-Salon Training: Advanced cutting, styling techniques, and product knowledge
Training and Certification (2010-2012): Three different full-day, hands-on classes in Deva cutting, coloring, and styling/products
In-Salon Hands-on Course (2019): Advanced blonding techniques including balayage, foilyage, and teasy-lights
Private Razor Cut/Shag Class: Led by Lo Shabino (2020)
American Crew: Hands-on Men's Grooming (2011)
Aquage: Cutting & Styling Workshop (2011)
In-Salon Education by Colleagues: Advanced cutting, men's grooming/barbering, styling/updo's, straight razor techniques
Teacher/Educator:
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In-Salon Training: Advanced curly hair cutting, styling techniques, consultation skills, and product knowledge for fellow stylists and apprentices
