Jen Brown
Brookfield
Summary
A genuine people person, who excels at exceptional service. My extensive experience the salon industry has provided me with skills that easily transfer to childcare. Patient and flexible, I thrive in a fast paced, ever changing environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Salon Owner/Stylist
Self employed at Jen Brown Artistry
Lagrange
03.2018 - Current
- Manage daily operations of all salon services and activities.
- Manage and mentor 3 stylists/tenants.
- Provide color and hair cutting services to a high-end clientele.
- Create an exceptional customer service experience in a relaxed environment.
- Oversaw inventory management and ordering of salon supplies.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations in the salon environment.
- Coordinated scheduling and appointments for optimal workflow efficiency.
- Monitored cleaning methods and chemicals used to verify beauticians adhered to hygiene and safety practices.
Senior Hair Stylist and Colorist/Educator
Silvermoon Salon
Lagrange
03.2016 - 03.2018
- Executed cutting, coloring, and styling techniques tailored to diverse hair types, enhancing client satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored apprentices in cutting and color techniques, customer service excellence, and workplace cleanliness, fostering a professional salon environment.
- Maintained a clean and organized work station to ensure a safe environment.
- Developed and maintained strong client relationships, bringing an established clientele to the salon.
Hairstylist/Colorist
Salon Hype
La Grange
05.2010 - 03.2016
- Delivered personalized haircut and color services to diverse clientele.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of salon tools and workstations.
- Collaborated with team members to create new hairstyle trends and techniques.
Hairstylist/Colorist
SalonBlonde
Chicago
08.2001 - 11.2008
- Executed various cutting, coloring, and styling techniques based on client requests.
- Provided personalized hairstyling consultations to clients for tailored looks.
- Featured on “Ambush Makeover” television show as a part of the salon team providing the haircutting for the makeover.
- Bumble and Bumble Educator.
- Published in multiple magazines.
- Team leader on various fashion shows.
- Maintained a clean and organized workstation to ensure a professional environment.
Education
Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Creative Beauty Academy
Highland, IN 09.1996 - 12.1997
Skills
- Customer service minded and trained
- Over 30 years of creating a career built on personal relationships and trust
- Thrive in a fast paced environment
- Natural people person with an upbeat and positive disposition
- Compassionate and patient
- Servants heart
- Strong believer in God’s grace and mercy
- Blessed to be a mom to my 16 year old son and stepmom to my 21 and 24 year old step daughters
Affiliations
- I attend Christ Church weekly.
- Member of Women of Hope, Tuesday morning. Megan Albee’s group
- Gardening at our farm in central Il and at home in Brookfield.
- Dog mom to 3 sweet fur babies.
Timeline
Salon Owner/Stylist
Self employed at Jen Brown Artistry
03.2018 - Current
Senior Hair Stylist and Colorist/Educator
Silvermoon Salon
03.2016 - 03.2018
Hairstylist/Colorist
Salon Hype
05.2010 - 03.2016
Hairstylist/Colorist
SalonBlonde
08.2001 - 11.2008
Cosmetology - Cosmetology
Creative Beauty Academy
09.1996 - 12.1997