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Eden Aitken

Ivanhoe East,VIC

Summary

Experienced master stylist and manager with 24 years in the boutique hairdressing industry.


I have a strong capability managing and leading a team of 10 stylists and apprentices through effective communication, support, coaching and mentoring.


My extensive interactions with clients over the years have developed a strong ability to provide exceptional customer service. I collaborate with a diverse clientele, accommodating their unique needs and ensuring exceptional customer service experiences.


I have excellent conflict resolution skills and effectively manage and resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. I do this by applying active listening, showing empathy, problem solving and maintaining strong relationships with clients.


Key skills include cutting, styling, colouring hair, providing consultations, offering solutions, accounting, product knowledge, sales, management of client bookings, auditing, and stocktaking.


I have an extensive customer service background. Successful at exceeding salon product sales goals through persuasive client consultations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Master Stylist

Elliott Steele Hairdressers
03.2010 - Current

Experienced master stylist and manager with 24 years in the boutique hairdressing industry.


I have a strong capability managing and leading a team of 10 stylists and apprentices through effective communication and training.


My extensive interactions with clients over the years have developed a strong ability to provide exceptional customer service.


Key skills include cutting, styling, colouring hair, providing consultations, offering solutions, accounting, product knowledge, sales, management of client bookings, auditing, and stocktaking

Manager and Senior Hair Stylist

Wicked Hairdressing
03.2006 - 03.2010

Mange boutique hairdressing salon. Provide hairdressing services to clients, sales and training of staff.

Senior Hair Stylist

Four Chairs No Waiting Hairdressers
01.2004 - 03.2006

Provide hairdressing services and sales to clients.

Apprentice Hairdresser

Courtney Hairdressing
01.2001 - 01.2004

Completed national vocational qualification in hairdressing. Provide clients with hairdressing services, sales and conducted reception duties for boutique salon.

Education

National Vocational Qualification - Hairdressing

Kendal College
Lake District, England, United Kingdom
11.2004

High School Diploma -

Menai High School
Menai, NSW
12.1999

Skills

Professional Skills

  • Hairdressing
  • Sales
  • Socioeconomic and cultural diversity
  • Customer Service
  • Coaching and mentoring staff
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Leadership
  • Conflict resolution

Personal Skills

  • Effective communication
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Strong work ethic
  • Teamwork
  • Ability to build rapport
  • Organised
  • Time Management

Interests

Team sport - Soccer, Basketball

Travelling

Snow boarding

Fitness

My dog

Timeline

Master Stylist

Elliott Steele Hairdressers
03.2010 - Current

Manager and Senior Hair Stylist

Wicked Hairdressing
03.2006 - 03.2010

Senior Hair Stylist

Four Chairs No Waiting Hairdressers
01.2004 - 03.2006

Apprentice Hairdresser

Courtney Hairdressing
01.2001 - 01.2004

National Vocational Qualification - Hairdressing

Kendal College

High School Diploma -

Menai High School
Eden Aitken