Samantha Catuna
Litchfield Park
Summary
Outgoing and creative, seasoned hairstylist with experience in both salon and freelance settings. Possesses proficiency in various techniques, color applications, and foiling styles to achieve the desired look. Known for the ability to establish trust with clients by understanding the needs of each individual client and executing a personalized solution. Consistently looking to grow and learn new ways to better serve my clients, and interested in learning new skills. Interested in working with new product lines and specialization roles.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Hairstylis
Self Employed, Home Based
Litchfield Park
10.2020 - Current
- Organized scheduling of appointments throughout the day.
- Created updos for special occasions like weddings or proms.
- Advised clients on how to maintain their haircuts between visits.
- Maintained cleanliness of work station by sanitizing tools and equipment between uses.
- Tracked inventory of supplies used for styling services.
- Pursued continuing education and training to stay up to date with new trends and techniques.
- Followed updated techniques to color and treat hair and produce consistent results.
- Cultivated strong value-added relationships with customers by delivering accurate service and product knowledge to drive earnings.
- Successfully managed a household while scheduling clients.
- Adapted time management skills between pick-up and drop-off times during school hours.
- I learned new gray blending techniques from keeping up with social media trends.
- Successfully able to fix application issues with the products on hand.
- Interested in learning about all the different types of hair extension services.
- Provided men's hairstyling and beard trimming services.
Hairstylist
Arizona Hair Co.
Surprise
11.2018 - 07.2019
- Greeted customers, answered phones and booked appointments.
- Assisted other stylists with busy periods in the salon.
- Developed relationships with new clients through referrals from existing customers.
- Advised clients on how to maintain their haircuts between visits.
- Created updos for special occasions like weddings or proms.
- Pursued continuing education and training to stay up to date with new trends and techniques.
- Styled and designed traditional and contemporary hairstyles for men and women daily.
- Employed styling techniques and hair product routines specifically tailored to Afro-textured hair.
- Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business.
- Kept work stations clean and sanitized scissors, combs and other styling tools.
- Developed new styles and techniques.
- Trained or supervised other hairstylists, hairdressers and assistants.
- Shaved, trimmed and shaped beards and mustaches.
Hairstylist
JCPenney Salon
Goodyear
11.2015 - 07.2017
- Upsold additional services when appropriate to increase sales volume.
- Maintained cleanliness of work station by sanitizing tools and equipment between uses.
- Managed cash register transactions during checkout process.
- Greeted customers, answered phones and booked appointments.
- Participated in team discussions regarding marketing strategies for the salon.
- Styled and designed traditional and contemporary hairstyles for men and women daily.
- Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business.
- Followed trends in hairstyling techniques to increase customer satisfaction and attract new demographics.
- Operated cash registers to receive payments from patrons.
- Developed new styles and techniques.
- Shaved, trimmed and shaped beards and mustaches.
Hairstylist
Arizona Hair Company
Surprise
08.2014 - 11.2015
- Performed chemical treatments such as perms and relaxers.
- Upsold additional services when appropriate to increase sales volume.
- Greeted customers, answered phones and booked appointments.
- Applied highlights, lowlights or other coloring techniques.
- Participated in team discussions regarding marketing strategies for the salon.
- Assisted other stylists with busy periods in the salon.
- Recommended products to clients based on their individual needs.
- Created updos for special occasions like weddings or proms.
- Recommended hair styles to compliment clients' facial features and coloring.
- Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business.
- Sanitized workstations and salon equipment to reduce risk of infection.
- Responded to customer inquiries by phone, email, and in person.
- Used curlers, rollers and curling irons to press and curl hair.
- Shaved, trimmed and shaped beards and mustaches.
Stock Team and Sales Associate
Victoria Secret
Glendale
11.2012 - 06.2013
- Organized stockroom shelves according to size, color or style.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Provided accurate information about products, prices and services.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Conducted inventories on a regular basis to track stock levels.
- Processed returns, exchanges, and refunds in accordance with company policies.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Restocked shelves as needed to ensure sufficient inventory levels.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
Hairstylist
Perfect Look Salon
Glendale
08.2012 - 10.2012
- Managed cash register transactions during checkout process.
- Maintained cleanliness of work station by sanitizing tools and equipment between uses.
- Greeted customers, answered phones and booked appointments.
- Shampooed, conditioned, cut, colored and styled hair according to client's instructions.
- Recommended products to clients based on their individual needs.
- Used thinning shears to remove bulk from the hair or create layers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ironwood Highschool
Glendale, AZ05-2012
Cosmetology Iicense - Cosmetology
Cutting Styling Academy
Glendale, AZ05-2012
Skills
- Executing realistic expectations
- Active listening and communication for building client relationships
- Attention to detail and symmetry
- Hair cutting and styling (men, women, and children)
- Conflict resolution
- Product knowledge and safety
- Consistent blowout and thermal styling results
- Knowledge of thinning techniques for different hair types
Timeline
Freelance Hairstylis
Self Employed, Home Based
10.2020 - Current
Hairstylist
Arizona Hair Co.
11.2018 - 07.2019
Hairstylist
JCPenney Salon
11.2015 - 07.2017
Hairstylist
Arizona Hair Company
08.2014 - 11.2015
Stock Team and Sales Associate
Victoria Secret
11.2012 - 06.2013
Hairstylist
Perfect Look Salon
08.2012 - 10.2012
High School Diploma -
Ironwood Highschool
Cosmetology Iicense - Cosmetology
Cutting Styling Academy
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