Experience

East Coast Salon Services

• United States
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Kaaral Education Manager

  • Oct 2016 - Present

• Education Brand Specialist

  • Jan 2014 - Present

  I had started as an independent educator for East Coast starting the summer 2013. I had such wonderful successes, I was asked to join full time! Also a PHD CORE TEAM member. We are a select group of advanced and talented artists who design the advanced classes in every area, Hair cutting Foundations, Color and Cutting Trends, Red carpet styling for the calendar events programs. As an Education Brand Specialist I represent a few manufacturers, I love my industry, and have so much to share in my passion and experience, it is awesome to be able to educate on many areas of my field. I am a color educator for an amazing Italian color line called Kaaral. I am also privileged to be on the International/USA Kaaral Artistic Team. Also featured as the on stage talent and international color expert, Keratin expert, red carpet looks in various hairs shows. I was recently asked to design the styles to be taught nationally this year on stage and in workshops. Keratherapy is a wonderful Keratin/Smoothing Line I have had great success in this reaching out to salons educating what sets us apart from other lines. We have moved to the number one selling brand. Also with East Coast I have been in charge managing the Educators for Keratherapy, now leading the team in Kaaral, managing and training the Kaaraliere's at East Coast, managing the planning and implementation of Hair shows, managing the yearly education and coordinating select educators for the number one salon in the country, as well as being in demand for the styling/updoo segment at this salon. This position combines my love of people, my life's work, and my business background. I had in 2015 the fantastic experience of going to corporate advanced training for Keratherapy in Florida, and for Kaaral to Italy!! Show less



Verde Salon Inc

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Hairstylist

  • 2013 - Present

  An amazing salon owned by Kevin Gatto, who brings his vision of being green in a stylish way, outstanding customer services, fashion savvy top stylists in our field...yet so down to earth. Encompassing all of my skills that I have mastered I felt ready to take my experience to the next level. What a fantastic setting to expand my experience to a top level salon with fantastic and talented crew! I feel very free to bring my artistic vision to every client and feel very supported in expressing that vision by Kevin and this salon. Very proud to be here! Show less



True Insight

• Greater Philadelphia Area

• Owner

  • Apr 2011 - Present

  I am an Energy Teacher, Reiki Master, Empowerment Coach. My goal is to inspire you to make positive changes to put in alignment with your happiest life. How do we create a life we love versus the idea of life happening to us. The key is it begins with you! trueinsightwithdonna.com Wish Facilitation ~ The Wish is an excitng new energy designed to help turn your personal or professional wishes into reality. It is actually a very fun and easy game to play, played just like an ordinary board game. Players choose one wish they would like in their life now. (representing their happiest state.) The game is designed to shift a persons blocks in the form of negative thoughts or beliefs that stops them from living their most empowering life. Habitual patterns of behavior and thinking limits a person's perception of their reality. The game works to break the nexus between a persons default brain patterning response and their emotional memory so they can quickly and easily develop new neural pathways. In effect they will learn how to turn on new parts of the brain accessing greater innovative thinking and learning, providing them with more positive emotional responses to situations. Awesome as a coaching tool for your organization, one on one, in a group or executive strategy meetings. Show less



Bailiwick Hair Center

• Hair Designer

  • 2005 - Jun 2013

  I am fortunate to work in a fast paced and creative field which I am passionate about. I have been involved in the beauty field for over 25 years. Starting as a hairdresser at an early age, I also have a bachelor of science degree in Management from Bloomsburg University. That degree served me well as I fulfilled my dream of owning my own hair salon for 10 years. I presently work at an AVEDA concept salon which reflects my belief that we must treat the whole person. The concept is based off of Ayurvedic medicine, treating the body, mind and spirit. A plant based, aromatherapy product line that is 99% natural, and our chemicals are 97% natural. My strength is my communication with my clients to understand their desires and challenges, mapping out a plan and implementing and designing the changes communicated. My area of specialization is as a hair colorist. What a fabulous way to instantly brighten and change a look resulting in greater confidence for my clients. I am certified in the latest technology, Keratin Treatments. It is absolutely revolutionary !! I have studied with the industry's superstars, Martin Parsons, Beth Minardi, Frederick Fekkai to name a few. Advanced education is how we stay on the top in our industry!! In agreement with the Aveda philosophy, I work not only on the outer beauty, but treat the inner beauty and wellness through the Ancient Tibetan Healing Art of Reiki. I am a certified Reiki Master and have been practicing and teaching Reiki for over 10 years. I have said it is like a massage for the soul, incredible relaxing and balancing. I do reiki treatments by appointment at the salon or call me for an appointment. I am able to also provide feedback from your energy field to help you in your wellness goal, mentally, emotionally and physically. You leave feeling more peaceful, with more clarity, relief from pain, and more in alignment in your lifes path. I have a regular reiki clientelle who love the results. Show less



Studio 625 Hair Design

• Owner

  • 1994 - 2005

  As the owner, my primary role was managing the salon while maintaining the creative aspect of working as a hair designer. I generated interest in the salon via marketing in house and outside advertising. Inspired my staff through researching the latest in trends and providing the best possible education. I also did the accounting for the salon, analyzed production efficiency vs. production capacity. Also responsible for payroll and inventory/purchasing decisions to maximize profits, while rewarding employees generously. I consider myself fortunate that I was able to successfully fulfill my dream as a salon owner. Show less



East Coast Salon Services

• Educator/Sebastian Advocate

  • 1993 - 1995

  Provided classes to salon staff as a Sebastian International Educator. Enhancing the staff with understanding of all the variety of products, placement in meeting their clients individual needs, helped owners, managers and stylists to understand chemistry and purpose of key ingredients, all designed to generate enthusiasm and understanding around the Sebastian International product line. Resulting in greater sales for the manufacturer. Provided classes to salon staff as a Sebastian International Educator. Enhancing the staff with understanding of all the variety of products, placement in meeting their clients individual needs, helped owners, managers and stylists to understand chemistry and purpose of key ingredients, all designed to generate enthusiasm and understanding around the Sebastian International product line. Resulting in greater sales for the manufacturer.



Raylon Corporation

• United States
• Cosmetics
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Representative

  • 1988 - 1990

  Responsible for developing new business in my territory, promoting and educating my existing client base as to the latest products, trends, upcoming industry education and promotions for the manufacturer and Raylon Corporation, while meeting company sales goals and objectives. Personally increased sales in my territory by over 30%. Responsible for developing new business in my territory, promoting and educating my existing client base as to the latest products, trends, upcoming industry education and promotions for the manufacturer and Raylon Corporation, while meeting company sales goals and objectives. Personally increased sales in my territory by over 30%.