Kavi Jayawardena
Dandenong,Australia
Summary
Experienced Senior Hairdresser on a current 482 visa, seeking new sponsorship with a salon in Australia. Skilled in precision cutting, creative colouring, and delivering exceptional client service. Passionate about enhancing client confidence through personalised styling in a dynamic team environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Qualified Senior Hairdresser
Smooth N Silky
04.2024 - Current
Qualified Senior Hairdresser with 12+ years of experience delivering high-end hair services in fast-paced salon environments. Skilled in precision cutting, advanced colouring techniques (including balayage, foiling, and colour correction), special occasion styling, and personalised client consultations. Committed to upholding hygiene and WHS standards, building strong client relationships, and contributing to salon promotions and product sales. Proven ability to advise on at-home care, retain clients, and stay current with trends and techniques.
Qualified Senior Hairdresser
Salon Kavi
05.2014 - 02.2024
A passionate and experienced Senior Hairdresser with a strong track record of delivering tailored hairstyling solutions to a diverse, style-conscious clientele. With over a decade of hands-on experience, I provided advanced cutting, colouring, and extension services, while also playing a key role in daily salon operations. Known for my ability to understand client needs, I consistently delivered high-quality results and fostered lasting client relationships. I also took initiative in mentoring junior staff, managing stock and supplies, and ensuring the salon maintained high standards of hygiene, safety, and customer care.
Trainee Hairdresser
Salon Bernie & Academy
04.2013 - 04.2014
Assisted senior stylists and supported day-to-day salon operations while gaining hands-on experience in hairdressing services. Developed foundational skills in cutting, colouring, styling, and client care within a busy salon environment.
Education
GCE Advanced Level In Commerce Stream -
Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya
Colombo 07, Sri Lanka08.2012
National Diploma in Cosmetology NVQ Level 5 -
Roots Salon & Academy
Colombo, Sri Lanka03.2024
National Certificate in Hair Dresser NVQ Level 4 -
National Youth Services Council
Colombo, Sri Lanka02.2018
National Certificate in Beautician NVQ Level 4 -
National Youth Services Council
Colombo, Sri Lanka02.2018
National Certificate in Bridal Dresser NVQ Level 4 -
National Apprentice & Industrial Training Authority
12.2020
Fundamentals Foiling -
DE LORENZO Education
Melbourne, VIC08.2024
Novacolor Core -
DE LORENZO Education
Melbourne, VIC08.2024
Rookies Cutting Bootcamp -
DE LORENZO Education
Melbourne, VIC07.2024
Diploma In Hair Cutting -
Roots Hair And Beauty Salon & Academy
Colombo, Sri Lanka01.2024
Training Course In Hair Extensions -
Australian Education Hair & Beauty Academy
Melbourne, VIC11.2023
Hair Extension Course -
CIHE Campus
Colombo, Sri Lanka11.2023
Eyelash Extension Course -
CIHE Campus
Colombo, Sri Lanka11.2023
Training Course In Eyelash Extensions -
Australian Education Hair & Beauty Academy
Melbourne, VIC11.2023
Certificate Course In Color Theory & Practical -
SOL Hair & Beauty Australia International Academy
Colombo, Sri Lanka10.2023
Certificate Course In Lip Blushing -
Queens Beauticians Salon & Academy
Colombo, Sri Lanka07.2023
Certificate Course In Microblading -
Queens Beauticians Salon & Academy
Colombo, Sri Lanka07.2023
Training Of Trainers Programme -
University of Vocational Technology
Ratmalana, Sri Lanka08.2022
Certificate Course In Acrylic Nails & Gel Nails -
Queens Beauticians Salon & Academy
Colombo, Sri Lanka11.2021
Cosmo Science Course -
Alfaparf IInternational
Colombo, Sri Lanka03.2020
Certificate Of Beautician -
National Youth Services Council
Colombo, Sri Lanka11.2015
Certificate Course of Hair Stylist -
National Youth Services Council
Colombo, Sri Lanka11.2015
Certificate Course In Hair Color -
Dreamron Beauty College
Colombo, Sri Lanka03.2015
Diploma in Hair Dressing & Beauty Therapy -
Salon Bernie & Academy
Colombo, Sri Lanka10.2013
Skills
- Goal setting and achievement
- Client relationship building
- Professionalism and ethics
- Customized hair solutions
- Effective problem solving
- Relationship building
- Workspace organization
- Social skills
- Customer consultation
- Time management
- Digital recordkeeping
Professional Development
- NVL Hair | Addmino18 Keratin Look & Learn Master Class, Nouvelle Hair & Beauty Supplies, Melbourne VIC 2024
- Certificate of Completion Speciality Services of De Lorenzo dLearning, Melbourne, VIC 2024
- Certificate of Completion Home Hair Care Range of De Lorenzo dLearning, De Lorenzo Australia, 2024
- Certificate of Completion Nova360' Professional Colour and Accessories of De Lorenzo dLearning, Melbourne, VIC 2024
- Icex Waxing Products Range Training, BCCS FERN INTERNATIONAL PVT LTD, 2023
- Prime Experience Sri Lanka Training, Prime Professional, 2023
- Platinum Awards, Professional Hair Dressers & Beauticians Association of Lanka, 2015
- Color Vintage Hair & Beauty Workshop, British Cosmetics (Pvt) Ltd., 2015
- KRYOLAN Makeup Seminar, Saweena (Pvt) Ltd., 2015
- National Awards, SLAHAB, 2015
- Certificate of Accidental Emergency Risk Management & Occupational First Aid, Sri Lanka Red Cross Society, 2015
- Skin, Hair Treatments & Bridal Dressing Workshop, Swini Ayurvedic, 2014
- OMC Competition Training, IHB & OMC INTERNATIONAL, 2014
- AAT, Association of Accounting Technicians of Sri Lanka, 2010
Personal Information
Visa Status: 482 Nomination Visa
Timeline
Qualified Senior Hairdresser
Smooth N Silky
04.2024 - Current
Qualified Senior Hairdresser
Salon Kavi
05.2014 - 02.2024
Trainee Hairdresser
Salon Bernie & Academy
04.2013 - 04.2014
GCE Advanced Level In Commerce Stream -
Sirimavo Bandaranaike Vidyalaya
National Diploma in Cosmetology NVQ Level 5 -
Roots Salon & Academy
National Certificate in Hair Dresser NVQ Level 4 -
National Youth Services Council
National Certificate in Beautician NVQ Level 4 -
National Youth Services Council
National Certificate in Bridal Dresser NVQ Level 4 -
National Apprentice & Industrial Training Authority
Fundamentals Foiling -
DE LORENZO Education
Novacolor Core -
DE LORENZO Education
Rookies Cutting Bootcamp -
DE LORENZO Education
Diploma In Hair Cutting -
Roots Hair And Beauty Salon & Academy
Training Course In Hair Extensions -
Australian Education Hair & Beauty Academy
Hair Extension Course -
CIHE Campus
Eyelash Extension Course -
CIHE Campus
Training Course In Eyelash Extensions -
Australian Education Hair & Beauty Academy
Certificate Course In Color Theory & Practical -
SOL Hair & Beauty Australia International Academy
Certificate Course In Lip Blushing -
Queens Beauticians Salon & Academy
Certificate Course In Microblading -
Queens Beauticians Salon & Academy
Training Of Trainers Programme -
University of Vocational Technology
Certificate Course In Acrylic Nails & Gel Nails -
Queens Beauticians Salon & Academy
Cosmo Science Course -
Alfaparf IInternational
Certificate Of Beautician -
National Youth Services Council
Certificate Course of Hair Stylist -
National Youth Services Council
Certificate Course In Hair Color -
Dreamron Beauty College
Diploma in Hair Dressing & Beauty Therapy -
Salon Bernie & Academy
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