Valtimay Gamasi
Brisbane,QLD
Summary
Passionate professional with many years of experience and expertise in braiding. Bringing exceptional customer service skills and gift for style selection and application. Skilled professional leveraging specialized skill in braiding. Works effectively with clients to identify styling needs and expectations and deliver relaxing and satisfying braiding experience. Creative Hair Braider known for high productivity and efficient completion of tasks. Specialize in intricate braiding styles, speed braiding techniques, and maintaining hair health during styling processes. Excel in time management, adaptability to client needs, and clear communication, ensuring satisfaction and repeat appointments. Highly skilled Hair Braider with comprehensive experience in various braiding techniques including cornrows, box braids, and micro-braids. Possess adeptness at understanding clients' needs and providing customized solutions to meet them. Known for creativity, precision, and strong interpersonal skills. Have consistently delivered satisfying results while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. Talented Hairstylist with thorough knowledge of hair care products and chemical compositions. Well-versed in using various hair styling tools. Creative and friendly individual possessing in-depth knowledge of latest trends paired with strong interpersonal skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Hair Braider
Braids By Sahrah
Brisbane/ Bowen Hills , Queensland
01.2023 - Current
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed during services.
- Applied extensions using various techniques such as weaving, box braiding, French twists, cornrows.
- Cleaned and sanitized styling tools, equipment, and workstation between each client.
- Evaluated customer satisfaction following completion of service in order to improve future experiences.
- Assisted other stylists when needed by providing guidance or assistance with complex braid designs.
- Analyzed customer's hair type prior to beginning a service in order to ensure best results.
- Incorporated natural elements into braid designs such as beads, shells, flowers, feathers.
- Ordered necessary supplies from vendors when stock ran low.
- Prepared and braided hair for clients according to their individual needs and preferences.
- Educated customers about different types of braids available including microbraids, fishtail braids.
- Managed bookings by scheduling appointments via telephone or online platforms.
- Performed scalp treatments such as steaming, oiling, shampooing, conditioning.
- Recommended additional services or products that may benefit the customer's hair health or appearance.
- Maintained a clean and orderly work area at all times.
- Advised customers on proper aftercare maintenance of their braids.
- Created unique hairstyles based on customer requests or special occasions.
- Developed creative new styles while incorporating traditional techniques.
- Kept detailed records of services rendered and products used for each client.
- Evaluated clients' hair type and quality to determine feasibility of requested braiding services.
- Suggested different braid styles to suit clients' face shape and stature.
- Washed and blow-dried clients' hair.
- Produced requested hairstyles by braiding hair using pain-free technique.
- Recommended salon and retail products to clients.
- Welcomed clients to salon and posed questions to determine hair styling and braiding needs.
- Studied clients' facial features to plan braids and achieve desired effect.
- Fixed embellishments to braids using pins, stick-ons and hairspray.
- Created braids such as embellished chignons, crown braids, waterfall twists and milkmaid braids.
- Arrived punctually for appointments and adhered to given schedules.
- Educated clients on techniques to maintain and style braids.
- Maintained safe and healthy salon conditions through adherence to organizational and regulatory requirements.
- Trained new stylists in application of different braid types.
- Colored, cut and installed extensions according to style photos and client specifications.
- Recommended hair styles to compliment clients' facial features and coloring.
- Sold conditioner, shampoo, hair treatment, and styling products to educate clients on proper hair care.
- Cultivated strong value-added relationships with customers by delivering accurate service and product knowledge to drive earnings.
Hairstylist
Sisters VIP
Brisbane/ Mooroka, Queensland
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Collaborated with other beauty professionals on projects related to hairstyling.
- Worked collaboratively with colleagues to achieve common goals.
- Created updos for special occasions like weddings or proms.
- Maintained cleanliness of work station by sanitizing tools and equipment between uses.
- Upsold additional services when appropriate to increase sales volume.
- Participated in team discussions regarding marketing strategies for the salon.
- Tracked inventory of supplies used for styling services.
- Used thinning shears to remove bulk from the hair or create layers.
- Performed chemical treatments such as perms and relaxers.
- Advised clients on how to maintain their haircuts between visits.
- Managed cash register transactions during checkout process.
- Shampooed, conditioned, cut, colored and styled hair according to client's instructions.
- Developed relationships with new clients through referrals from existing customers.
- Provided consultations to clients about their desired hairstyle and hair care needs.
- Recommended products to clients based on their individual needs.
- Greeted customers, answered phones and booked appointments.
- Organized scheduling of appointments throughout the day.
- Assisted other stylists with busy periods in the salon.
- Applied highlights, lowlights or other coloring techniques.
- Educated clients on proper home hair care maintenance techniques.
- Demonstrated knowledge of health and safety regulations in the workplace.
- Attended trade shows and educational seminars to stay up-to-date on current trends in hairstyling.
- Recommended hair styles to compliment clients' facial features and coloring.
- Colored, cut and installed extensions according to style photos and client specifications.
- Styled and designed traditional and contemporary hairstyles for men and women daily.
- Designed and recommended home hair care regimens and treatments to meet individual customer needs.
- Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business.
Retail Sales Associate
Rapid electrics
Vanuatu, N/a
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Organized displays to attract customers and promote sales.
- Inspected purchased items for defects before handing them over to customers.
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance.
- Tracked inventory levels throughout the day and restocked items as needed.
- Completed transactions in an efficient manner while providing excellent customer service.
- Operated point-of-sale systems accurately to process payments from customers.
- Assisted with unloading delivery trucks and stocking shelves with new merchandise.
- Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping, dusting, vacuuming and mopping floors.
- Provided product information and answered customer questions.
- Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge of store products and services.
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions.
- Assisted in training new employees on proper use of equipment and safety protocols.
- Performed cashier duties such as ringing up sales, processing payments, and issuing receipts.
- Offered suggestions for additional items that may be of interest to customers.
- Kept informed about new products arriving at the store on a regular basis.
- Promoted special offers and discounts to encourage additional purchases.
- Processed returned merchandise according to company policies.
- Demonstrated product features to customers.
- Restocked shelves, racks and bins with latest merchandise and changed signage to promote special items.
- Handled price checks, merchandise transfers and fitting room returns to keep store orderly and efficient.
- Helped customers by answering questions and locating merchandise.
- Greeted each customer and offered assistance in finding requested items, helping boost customer satisfaction and retention.
- Followed company policies, rules and procedures to promote company goals and maintain safety.
Electrician Technician
Pacific Vocational Training Center
Vanuatu, N/a
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided training on safety procedures related to working with electricity.
- Calibrated electronic test instruments used in troubleshooting operations.
- Replaced defective switches, relays and motors.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes when performing repairs or installations.
- Identified and resolved problems with electrical circuits, equipment, or components using testing instruments such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Disassembled machines during repair process in order to access internal parts for replacement or repair.
- Assembled and wired control panels for industrial machinery.
- Constructed control boxes using lugs, terminals, splices and connectors.
- Programmed programmable logic controllers to operate automated production equipment.
- Repaired faulty circuit breakers, transformers and other electrical components.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while performing tasks related to electricity.
Electrical Apprentice
Pacific Vocational Training Center
Vanuatu, N/a
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Worked with a variety of materials including PVC conduits, copper wiring, aluminum wiring and MC cables.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all work performed.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and technical documents for installation of new systems.
- Inspected transformers and circuit breakers to identify any potential issues before they become major problems.
- Repaired faulty or damaged components on existing electrical systems.
- Identified problems with circuits or equipment using testing devices such as multimeters or oscilloscopes.
- Tested electrical systems to ensure proper functioning and safety.
- Replaced defective circuit breakers, fuses, switches, outlets, lighting fixtures and other components as needed.
- Cut openings in walls or floors to accommodate the passage of pipes or electrical conduit using power saws or cutting torches.
- Used hand tools such as wire strippers, cutters to prepare wires for connections to boxes, terminals.
- Connected cables from service entrance to meters and main distribution panel boards.
- Installed ground fault circuit interrupter outlets per code requirements.
Education
Diploma Beauty Therapy And Salon Management
The French Beauty Academy
Brisbane 01-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Human Recourse And Personal Managemen Diploma
Cambridge
United Kingted KingdomSome College (No Degree) - Highschool
Saint Nicholas Anglican College
Solomon IslandSome College (No Degree) - Apprenticeship
Pacific Vocational Training Center
VanuatuSkills
- Customer service
- Creative styling
- Product knowledge
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Health regulations
- Inventory management
- Sales techniques
- Client consultations
- Hairwrapping
- Hair analysis
- Appointment scheduling
- Sanitation practices
- Color matching
- Hair styling
- Updo styling
- Weaves
- Flat twists
- Wedding styles
- Styling tools proficiency
- Protective styles
- Continuing education
- Sectioning hair
- Creative vision
- Maintenance education
- Social media promotion
- Hair extensions
- Textures
- Natural twists
- Braiding techniques
- Client consultation
- Hair smoothing skills
- Children's styles
- Ethnic hair styles
- Finger dexterity
- Scalp health
- Industry trend analysis
- Endurance
- Highly motivated self-starter
- Team leadership
- Lash and eyebrow maintenance
- Braiding and weaving
- Eyebrow shaping
- Business management
- Hair straightening
- Salon treatments
- Hair removal
- Outstanding client retention
- Outstanding customer service
- Customer consultation
Timeline
Hairstylist
Sisters VIP
06.2024 - 10.2024
Hair Braider
Braids By Sahrah
01.2023 - Current
Retail Sales Associate
Rapid electrics
01.2023 - 03.2024
Electrician Technician
Pacific Vocational Training Center
01.2021 - 01.2022
Electrical Apprentice
Pacific Vocational Training Center
01.2020 - 01.2021
Diploma Beauty Therapy And Salon Management
The French Beauty Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Human Recourse And Personal Managemen Diploma
Cambridge
Some College (No Degree) - Highschool
Saint Nicholas Anglican College
Some College (No Degree) - Apprenticeship
Pacific Vocational Training Center
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