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Lourdes Adames

Las Piedras

Summary

Driven spa and hair salon owner with a track record of enhancing client satisfaction and driving business growth through personalized treatments and effective marketing strategies. Skilled in Hair & Spa operations and upselling services, with exceptional communication skills, and financial acumen. Successfully launched referral programs, while increasing revenue and developing a loyal clientele. More than 30 years experience with hair and 2 years with all phases of spa treatments and laser hair removal. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.

Overview

35
35

Cosmetology license

2
2

Esthetics License

Work History

Spa Owner

Self-employeed
78 Marc drive , Ridge NY
2023.08 - 2024.05
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized spa treatments and exceptional customer service.
  • Certified with Dermalogica and PCA products and peels.
  • Microdermabrasion, and Dermaplaning
  • Maintained accurate financial records, tracking expenses, and inventory management.
  • Launched successful referral programs that encouraged satisfied clients to recommend the spa to friends and family members, driving additional business growth.

Hair Salon Owner

Self-employeed
05.2004 - 05.2024
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and welcoming salon environment for clients and staff members.
  • Specialized in Haircuts, Color, Balayage, Blowouts, Conditioning treatments, Straightening Treatments
  • Developed a loyal clientele with exceptional communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Oversaw payroll processing, budgeting, tax preparation tasks as part of managing financial aspects of the salon business.
  • Increased salon revenue through effective marketing strategies and promotional campaigns.

Bartender

Private Parties/ Part Time
02.2006 - 02.2020
  • Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
  • Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
  • Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.

Education

Advance Esthetics

New York Institute Of Beauty
06.2022

High School Diploma -

Bellport High School
181 Buffalo Avenue Medford NY 11763
06.1986

No Degree - Cosmetology

Wilfred Academy
Patchogue NY 11772
09.1985

Skills

  • Haircuts, color, balayage, highlights, blowouts, conditioning treatments, chemical straighteners
  • Facial treatments, microdermabrasion, dermaplaning
  • Consulting
  • Customer Service
  • Relationship Building
  • Staff hiring
  • Team Oversight
  • Business Planning
  • Cost Reduction
  • Talent Development
  • Upselling Services

Certification

Esthetics License

Cosmetology License

Bartender

Languages

English
Native language
Spanish
Upper intermediate
B2
Italian
Elementary
A2
Portuguese
Intermediate
B1

Timeline

Spa Owner

Self-employeed
2023.08 - 2024.05

Bartender

Private Parties/ Part Time
02.2006 - 02.2020

Hair Salon Owner

Self-employeed
05.2004 - 05.2024

Advance Esthetics

New York Institute Of Beauty

High School Diploma -

Bellport High School

No Degree - Cosmetology

Wilfred Academy
Lourdes Adames