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Malia Puleo

Surprise

Summary

Creative and attentive hair stylist who is new to the industry. I am looking for an opportunity at a salon and develop my expertise and gain experience. Confident in my skills and commitment to the craft

Offering positive attitude and strong desire to learn and grow within hospitality industry. Brings ability to quickly adapt and understand importance of maintaining clean and organized dining area. Ready to use and develop multitasking and time management skills in [Desired Position] role.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Busser

Ninos Mexican Restaurant
05.2022 - 11.2023

Played a key role in cleaning, efficient dining practices, and keeping a welcoming environment for guests. Worked closely in a tight knit team where we treated eachother as a family. Retained a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and customer focused attitude.

Student Stylist

Aveda Institute Avondale
01.2024 - 01.2025
  • Recommended hair products, styling techniques, and tools to customers. Performed various hair services including blow outs, haircuts, highlights, balayage, scalp treatments, hair treatments, glosses, root touch ups, and pin curls. Folded and stored towels and capes.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work station, promoting a professional salon environment.
  • Upheld strict sanitation standards in compliance with local health regulations to ensure client safety during services provided.
  • Consistently received positive feedback from clients for exceptional hairstyling skills and attention to detail.

Shadow/ Stylist's Assistant

Hair Affair AZ
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Observed different techniques. Learned directly from an experienced stylist. Assist applying color, hold sections, and wash clients. Organized inventory, swept hair, pulled foils, folded laundry, cleansed extensions. Shadowed extension installs and removal.

Assistant

Sarah Crawford
06.2025 - Current
  • Gained hands on experience by observing haircutting, foiling, and extensions. Supported daily tasks such as sweeping, folding laundry, pulling foils, and ect. Styled clients, shampooed clients, swept hair, organized inventory, assisted applying color. Observed different techniques and learned why they were used.

Education

High School Diploma -

Shadow Ridge High School
Surprise, AZ
05-2024

Cosmetology

Aveda Institute
Avondale, AZ
08-2025

Skills

  • Upselling
  • Retail
  • Blow outs
  • Hair cutting
  • Highlights
  • Resourcefulness
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail

Certification

Wand Styling Certification - Enzo Milan Styling Tools

Timeline

Assistant

Sarah Crawford
06.2025 - Current

Shadow/ Stylist's Assistant

Hair Affair AZ
01.2025 - 05.2025

Student Stylist

Aveda Institute Avondale
01.2024 - 01.2025

Busser

Ninos Mexican Restaurant
05.2022 - 11.2023

High School Diploma -

Shadow Ridge High School

Cosmetology

Aveda Institute
Malia Puleo