Professional Mission: To provide leadership to the cosmetology industry by educating beginning professionals and entry level professionals in communication, marketing, retailing and career development.
Education
Completion Northwestern Michigan College, Ferris State University.
1998 Bachelor of Science in Technical Education.
1997 IBS. International Beauty Show. Toronto, Canada. Technical
update and management classes.
1997 Aveda. Traverse City, Michigan. Introductory seminar for their new color line, Shades of Enlightenment.
1997-1991 Michigan Schools Association. Lansing, Michigan. Bi-annual cosmetology conference for educators giving political updates and educational techniques. This years emphasis was the separation of the esthetician's licensure opening opportunity for Spa Schools of Cosmetology.
1997 Michigan Department of Education. Frankenmuth, Michigan. Cosmetology Spring Update joining Cosmetology Vocational Educators. Emphasis in learning techniques.
1997 The Career Institute. Lansing, Michigan. Milady's/Salon Ovation's Team Building and basic Teaching Methods for All Learner types.
1997 Math and Science Technology Center. Traverse City, Michigan. A Scientific Calculator Workshop integrating academics into the classroom.
1997 MOIS. Michigan Occupational Information System. Traverse City, Michigan . An Internet workshop providing training in occupational placement.
1997 Improving Self-Esteem. Traverse City, Michigan. A workshop in improving self-esteem in the school setting.
1996 C.E.A. Cosmetology Educators of America. St. Louis, Missouri. National conference focusing on communication skills, personal interaction and sales.
1996 N.C.A. National Cosmetology Association. Atlanta, Georgia. Three day conference in trend releases, management programs, and salon software management to which I presented to the board of directors.
1996-1994 Midwest International Beauty Show. Chicago, Illinois. Technically focused for trend updates. Also presented demonstrations for salon software.
1996 Manufacturers Workshops; include, Creative Nail- The Creative Academy Series. Redken- One-2-One, Color Gels, Product Knowledge Classes, Perming and Shades EQ. Italy Haircolor, and Aveda- Aromatherapy manicures, Purescriptions and Stress Relieving Treatments.
1996 Bloodborne Pathogens. Traverse City, Michigan. Attended an information and training inservice regarding bloodborne pathogen exposure and control.
1996 VICA. Vocational Industrial Clubs of America. Lansing, Michigan. An informational conference regarding the importance and parameter's of vocational clubs in the United States.
1995 Haircutting Systems One. Traverse City, Michigan. Hands-on workshop with Sharyn and Philip Anthony.
1995 Guerrilla Tactics Management and Marketing. Traverse City, Michigan. Workshop on marketing and business management.
1995 Career Smarts. Traverse City, Michigan. A four part class covering client communication, retailing, client retention, and industry knowledge.
1994 Aveda on Tour. Traverse City, Michigan. Technical updates.
1993 Site-Base Management. Traverse City, Michigan. Based on Steven Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.
1993 Beaute Craft State Show. Detroit, Michigan. Matrix manufacturer seminar. Irvine Rusk haircutting class.
1992 ITIP Training. Traverse City, Michigan. A one-week training course on effective instructional skills using the philosophies of Madaline Hunter, Berliner, Coleman and Rosenshine.
1992 Dr. Betty Young's Inservice. Traverse City, Michigan. A one-day seminar on building students self-esteem.
1992 MOSNA. Grayling, Michigan. Special needs conference.
1991 Meyer-Brigges Inservice. Traverse City, Michigan. One-day training using personality assessments in the classroom.
1991 Dr. Rita Dunn's Inservice. Traverse City, Michigan. Training on identifying and using learning styles, assessing and testing in the classroom.
1991 Boot Camp. Traverse City, Michigan. A class series in the training of communication, retailing and marketing with facilitator Joyce Newton.
1989 New Image. Detroit, Michigan. Computerized image consulting.
1988 BBSI International Show. New York, New York.
Multiple seminars; Client Retention, Customer Service, Retailing in the 90's, How to Deal with Difficult People, and Stress Management.
1987 Sebastain International. Woodland Hills, California. Advanced technical school focusing on haircolor and hair design.
Sebastain International. Woodland Hills, California. Turning Point, a three-day management program including telecommunications, employee control systems, and organizational control systems.
1986 Sebastain International. Chicago, Illinois. About Face, a three-day seminar on retailing and marketing studying advertising plans, retail expectations and growth, profitability, and goal planning.
1986 Sebastain International. Detroit, Michigan. SST Computer Program; automated business management including payroll, accounting, client data base, and direct marketing.
1977-1987 Many shows and seminars in both technical and management training for small business along with motivational training from lecturers like Zig Ziglar.
Numerous sales training and communication courses including Boot Camp with Michael Cole and management training with Donald Scoleri.
1984 Northwestern Beauty Academy. Traverse City, Michigan. Received certification for Instructor of Cosmetology.
1977 Traverse Bay Area Intermediate School District. Kalkaska, Michigan. Received certification for cosmetology
Work Experience
Present Epiphany Salon & Environmental Retail Center, Owner, Cosmetologist. Traverse City, Michigan. Servicing client needs in hair and skin care with a 100% retention rate.
1985-1987 Justin Parrish Salon, Traverse City, Michigan, Cosmetologist
1990-1997 Career-Tech Center, Instructor. Traverse City, Michigan.
Second year department director. Vocational instructor heading advanced classes in cosmetology and salon operations. Duties included; Curriculum development in communications, retailing and employability skills. Development of nail program and instructors program. Training of students studying for certification of instructors license. Grading and evaluation of daily production, citizenship and testing. Training for State Board Examination. Training and implementation of salon software management. Developed retail department adding retail sales to curriculum. Development of salon financial records. Compiled OSHA Data updating safety material and instruction to meet OSHA standards. Instilled incentive programs in service and retail through contests and client retention systems. Taught and designed lessons in cutting, perming, coloring, product knowledge, chemistry, electricity, make-up and employability skills. Updated equipment in salon. Brought in professional products ,such as, Flora Spa, RedKen, Creative Nail and Sebastain's make-up line. Developed Marketing material and service menu for front desk. Modeled customer service and salon philosophy, "Clients come first."
Supported site-based management representing the Professional Service Division on the Operations Counsel. This was an elected position. Also participated with the School Improvement Committee and the North Central Accreditation. (NCA) Committee. Other committee involvement's included; the marketing committee and VICA.
1995-1997 National Educator. Publicly speaking and training of automation in salon management, goal setting and leadership. As well as, publicly addressing student recruitment and retention in the school and salon setting.
1994-1996 Great Northwest Tours, Tour Guide. Northwestern Michigan. Summer tour guide escorting groups to Northern Michigan attractions. Speaking of history, agriculture and environmental concerns. Being paid to talk, shop and eat is the best!
1992 Impres` Salon, Consultant and Stylist. Traverse City, Michigan.
Consultant in business and marketing. Also worked as a stylist on summer clientele.
1989-1990 Dante` Designs, Entrepreneur. Traverse City, Michigan.
Boutique and New Image Computer Systems. Automated image consulting specializing in color, fashion and public image. Developed business operations and marketing service.
1986-1989 The Styles Inn, Co-Owner/Operator. Traverse City, Michigan.
Developed salon image, organizational structure, job specifications, work procedures, employee evaluations, training and employee development, compensation systems, long and short range goals, advertising plans, salon marketing, retail expectations and growth, profitability, recruiting plans and procedures, interviewing and orienting procedures. Managed public relations and provided leadership for staff.
1987 Venture Modeling, Stylist and Trainer. Traverse City, Michigan.
Developed modeling courses and instructed aspiring models. Stylist and make-up artist on location and in studio for film, camera, and runway modeling. Focusing on portfolio work.
1983-1986 Scissor Wizards, Stylist. Traverse City, Michigan.
Focusing on hair and skin care. Built a clientele of 400 people through community involvement with beauty pageants, fashion shows and women's groups.
1980-1982 Shoe Fly Boutique, Manager. Key West, Florida.
Sales and service in fashion retail. Designed displays, advertising campaigns and daily accounting.
1979-1980 Scissor Wizards, Stylist. Traverse City, Michigan.
Focused on mastering skill. Scissor Wizards was Traverse City's alternative salon.
1977-1979 Milliken's Salon, Stylist. Traverse City, Michigan.
Recruited while in high school and the vocational college, this Seligman and Latz salon structured my training providing classes with masters such as, Arnold Zegarelli, John and Suzanne Chadwick, and Adrien Arpel.
Professional Affiliations
Michigan Education Association
American Vocational Association
Cosmetology Education Association
National Cosmetology Association
Michigan Schools Association
Past Professional Affiliations
Small Business Association
Traverse City Chamber of Commerce
Traverse Bay Area ISD, Cosmetology Advisory Board
Downtown Association
National Federation of Independent Business
Public Schools Partners in Education
Awards
Outstanding Educator Award in 1995 presented by The Traverse City Chamber of Commerce.
