Experience

Madison Reed

• United States
• Consumer Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• General Manager

  • Sep 2023 - Present



The Pretty Experience

• Personal Stylist

  • Mar 2016 - Present

  Providing personal styling services to clients and potential clients that want to refresh or completley redo their fashion image from head to toe. Services include: ~hair care~closet cleanse~personal shopping~event styling~home decor reset

• Founder/CEO

  • Sep 2008 - Oct 2018

  + Executed a modern, "all-inclusive" salon concept that included hair styling, fashion retail, makeup, nail, and skin care services+ Utilized expertise in hair extensions, thermal retexturing, coloring, cutting, and natural hairstyling for a diverse clientele+ Oversaw all aspects of the operation and growth of the salon+ Hired, trained, and coached a staff of 6 employees+ Responsible for business development, resulting in over $100,000 in annual revenue+ Managed a high-volume database of over 400 clients serviced per year, using industry tools such as Vagaro, Booker, and Style Steat+Leveraged social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook to market the salon and attract new clients+Developed and modeled a leadership standard that included excellent customer service, professional development, and advanced skills training Show less



Pretty by Nicci

• Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

• Mobile Stylist

  • Mar 2021 - Present

  providing in-home service for hair, fashion, and home styling. providing in-home service for hair, fashion, and home styling.



Ulta Beauty

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Elite Hair Stylist

  • Dec 2018 - Mar 2021

  Providing exceptional hair care services for all hair types including thermal straightening, highlights, cuts and so much more. Providing exceptional hair care services for all hair types including thermal straightening, highlights, cuts and so much more.



I Bring the P.R.E.T.T.Y. Program

• Long Beach, CA

• Workshop Facilitator and Speaker

  • Apr 2016 - Jan 2020

  + Designed and implemented a personal development and enrichment program for young girls and women + Teach classes and workshops on a variety of topics ranging from self-esteem, confidence, and image, in Long Beach area schools, faith-based organizations, and women's events + Designed and implemented a personal development and enrichment program for young girls and women + Teach classes and workshops on a variety of topics ranging from self-esteem, confidence, and image, in Long Beach area schools, faith-based organizations, and women's events



The Beauty Box

• Long Beach, CA

• Co-Owner and Lead Stylist

  • Apr 1999 - Mar 2016

  + Assess hair type, condition, growth pattern, cuts, sets and styles hair +Provided excellent customer service to a diverse clientele for a variety of hair, fashion, and beauty needs +Assisted with aspects of business development +Oversaw inventory management +Trained and mentored salon staff to ensure product knowledge and proper application; using demonstrations, presentations, and recommendations + Assess hair type, condition, growth pattern, cuts, sets and styles hair +Provided excellent customer service to a diverse clientele for a variety of hair, fashion, and beauty needs +Assisted with aspects of business development +Oversaw inventory management +Trained and mentored salon staff to ensure product knowledge and proper application; using demonstrations, presentations, and recommendations



Marinello Schools of Beauty

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Cosmetology Instructor

  • Dec 2009 - Oct 2011

  + Provided course information by planning, preparing, and delivering quality classroom instruction at all levels of the hairdressing curriculum; including but not limited to the orientation and fundamentals of cosmetology, advanced cosmetology techniques, artistry of hair design, introductory & advanced hair cutting, the principals of hair coloring, chemical reformation and salon development. Administered graded weekly + Provided leadership and direction by responding to all requests, suggestions, and grievances of students, co-workers, and school patrons. Ensure that students and clients receive excellent customer service and course training. Inspire students to the highest level of achievement in preparation for career launch as well as provide ongoing supplemental training and development of cosmetology students + Complied with all federal, state, accreditation and school recommendations, policies and procedures Show less