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Hannah Gerritsen

Towradgi,NSW

Summary

Accomplished Salon Manager and Senior Hairdresser at Belinda's Hair Creations, recognised for exceptional customer service and employee development. Represented Australia at the 2024 Worldskills Internationals and mentored competitors, enhancing their skills and confidence. Passionate ambassador for the Hairdressing Industry, demonstrated through mentoring apprentices and creating networks and opportunity withing the industry.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Salon Manager /Senior Hairdresser

Belinda's Hair Creations
10.2019 - Current
  • Maintaining a growing clientele including all styles & techniques
  • Creating relevant content to showcase hair & to grow clientele
  • Managing cash flow, business transactions and accounting processes.
  • Resolving customer concerns promptly, efficiently and professionally
  • Overseeing salon employee performance, sale cleanliness, and client experience
  • Providing staff mentoring, overseeing apprentice progress, training and growth
  • Staying current with industry trends by attending courses, hair festival & networking
  • Developing a current salon handbook & updating service structure and processes


National Judge (Volunteer)

Worldskills Aus
01.2025 - 06.2025
  • Followed a marking guide to asses competitors performance
  • Encouraged & prepared competitors for 6 modules
  • Worked as a team to problem solve, liaise & ensure the efficient and professional running of competition days
  • Assisted in training and preparing a Hairdressing (medallion for excellence) and Barbering (Gold Medallist) for competition

National Competitor (Volunteer)

Worldskills
07.2022 - 09.2024
  • Competing & progressing through the Regional, National & International Worldskills competitions
  • Opportunities leading to networking & training with Australia's leading Hair Industry icons and international connections
  • Working in a fast paced & high pressure environment
  • Learning techniques to achieve highly technical & current styles
  • Media & Ambassador opportunities to represent our industry, promote new generations & instill pride
  • Achieving a Gold medal Nationally and in Chongqing, China, a Silver Medal in Global Skills, a Bronze Medal in Wales & a Medallion of Excellence in the 2025 Worldskills International in France 2025

Education

Certificate III Barbering

TAFE NSW
West Wollongong
02-2024

Cert III Hairdressing

TAFE NSW
West Wollongong
11-2022

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Employee development
  • Decision-making skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Client satisfaction
  • Business development

Timeline

National Judge (Volunteer)

Worldskills Aus
01.2025 - 06.2025

National Competitor (Volunteer)

Worldskills
07.2022 - 09.2024

Salon Manager /Senior Hairdresser

Belinda's Hair Creations
10.2019 - Current

Certificate III Barbering

TAFE NSW

Cert III Hairdressing

TAFE NSW
Hannah Gerritsen