Experience

Marie-France Group

• Australia
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Nov 2008 - Present

  Founded Marie-France Group in 2008. Awarded Salon Select 5 star status by the Australian Hairdressing Council since September 2010. Nominated for Best Business Award in 2015. Initially built and promoted the business and established a client base. Also completed the responsibilities below: - Business development - Salon management - Training and development for the team - Attending to regular clients and developing new clients - Conflict resolution - handling any differences and complaints in a prompt and professional manner - Developing relationships with our suppliers - purchasing hair products and accessories - merchandising/displaying in salon and handling promotions - Assisting with financial planning and funding matters relating to the business. - Developing the income/expenses budget, capital expenditure, advertising and marketing schemes. Show less



Goldwell

• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sydney Fashion Week

  • 2012 - 2012

  Assisted the Goldwell Team in styling models for designer Camilla. Assisted the Goldwell Team in styling models for designer Camilla.



Marie-France Group Franchisor

• Owner/Manager/Franchisor Mobile Hairdressing

  • Oct 2004 - Oct 2008

  Created the business. Developed the franchise system. Employed two senior hair stylist contractors. Created the business. Developed the franchise system. Employed two senior hair stylist contractors.



Gillian Adams Salon and Spa

• Turramurra

• Senior Stylist

  • Nov 2002 - Sep 2004

  Employed as a Senior Stylist, with duties and responsibilities including the following: - Attending to existing and developing new clients - providing them with individual services (colouring, cutting and styling) to suit their specific requests - Selling varying ranges of hair/beauty products and accessories Employed as a Senior Stylist, with duties and responsibilities including the following: - Attending to existing and developing new clients - providing them with individual services (colouring, cutting and styling) to suit their specific requests - Selling varying ranges of hair/beauty products and accessories



Art of Hair

• Beecroft

• Senior Stylist

  • Apr 1998 - Oct 2002

  Employed as a Senior Stylist in this prestigious hairdressing Salon, with duties and responsibilities including the following: - Attending to existing and developing new clients - providing them with individual services (colouring, cutting and styling) to suit their specific requests - Recommending varying ranges of hair/beauty products and accessories - Teaching and training stylists within the salon and at TAFE Achievements: - Participated each year at 'Hair Expo' shows for sponsors Schwarzkopf, Matrix and Goldwell as well as in a 'photo shoot' for a magazine article (2000) - Awarded 'Senior of the Year' in 2001 - Selected to demonstrate doing on-stage work - Runner-up in bridal hair competition - Selected to participate in promotional photo-shoots for the salon Show less



Art of Education

• Beecroft

• Educator

  • Apr 1998 - Oct 2002

  Teaching hairdressers upstyles and blow-dry skills at other Salons or running seminars in the Sydney metro area and Newcastle on weekends and evenings. Teaching hairdressers upstyles and blow-dry skills at other Salons or running seminars in the Sydney metro area and Newcastle on weekends and evenings.



Western Sydney Institute of TAFE

• Mt Druitt

• Teacher

  • Jan 2002 - Jun 2002

  Taught a class at Mt Druitt College of TAFE on 'Upstyling'. Presented and prepared lecture material, answered questions and demonstrated various skills and techniques from the hairdressing industry. Taught a class at Mt Druitt College of TAFE on 'Upstyling'. Presented and prepared lecture material, answered questions and demonstrated various skills and techniques from the hairdressing industry.



BCBG Coiffure

• Strasbourg Area, France

• Proprietor/Director/Manager

  • 1994 - 1997

  Started this Hairdressing business in 1994, involving setting up the Salon and offering a range of services (cutting, styling, colouring, etc) and products to the public. Managing this prestigious business (a member of Haute Coiffure Francaise) on a day-to-day basis, involving supervising, scheduling and training staff (up to 1 qualified and 2 apprentice hairdressers). Initially involved in promoting the business and establishing a client base, with other Key Responsibilities being as summarised below: - Attending to regular customers and developing new clients - handling any differences and complaints in a prompt and professional manner. - Selecting and purchasing several ranges of hair/beauty products and accessories - merchandising/displaying in salon and handling promotions. - Handling other general office tasks including staff wages, balancing/recording takings, banking and paying creditors accounts. - Assisting with financial planning and funding matters relating to the business. - Assisting with the income/expenses budgeting, capital expenditure, advertising and marketing schemes. Achievements: - Operated the business during this period on a satisfactory profit/income level - only selling (at a profit) prior to emigrating to Australia. Show less



Espace Mode Coiffure

• Strasbourg Area, France

• Manager

  • 1991 - 1994

  Employed full-time for 3 years as the MANAGER in this prestigious hairdressing coiffure (salon). The Key Responsibilities were managing and training a team comprising 10 (hairdressers and apprentices), involving assisting them in their approach to customers, improving their techniques and keeping them up-to-date with current hair styles and trends. Employed full-time for 3 years as the MANAGER in this prestigious hairdressing coiffure (salon). The Key Responsibilities were managing and training a team comprising 10 (hairdressers and apprentices), involving assisting them in their approach to customers, improving their techniques and keeping them up-to-date with current hair styles and trends.



Courreges Coiffure Paris

• Strasbourg Area, France

• Senior Stylist

  • 1989 - 1991

  Employed full-time for over two years as the Senior Stylist in these prestigious hairdressing coiffures (salons), with Brillantine being a member of Haute Coiffure Francaise. The key responsibilities were developing a satisfied customer base, as well as assisting and training other hairdressers/apprentices. Employed full-time for over two years as the Senior Stylist in these prestigious hairdressing coiffures (salons), with Brillantine being a member of Haute Coiffure Francaise. The key responsibilities were developing a satisfied customer base, as well as assisting and training other hairdressers/apprentices.