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Elvira Lynn Kennedy4127 E. 5th PlaceGary, IN 46403

Cell: 770-310-5720

CAREER OBJECTIVEHighly skilled professional seeking a challenging position as a Field Educator/Sales

Consultant/Training Coordinator

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Well-developed skills in training, sales, negotiation, presentation skills, beauty expert Ability to drive sales and raise revenue thru product knowledge and expertise Over 15 years licensed in the field of Cosmetology as beauty expert and trainer Exceptional sales experience with a proven track record of success, clientele retention Profound ability to describe and demonstrate beauty products thru application of

Skincare products, makeup, hair care and styling techniques, organizational skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEProfessional Experience

Beautiful Hair Salon Cosmetologist 2011-Present Buford, GA Serviced clients with skills of hair cutting, natural hair care, color, hair straightening, and styling Makeup applications and hair styling to clients for proms, weddings and fashion shows Freelance stylist for special occasions providing full beauty transformation

Visual FX Hair Studio Salon Owner/Trainer 2004-2007 Duluth, GA Managed, educated, trained and operated a salon business with team of talented hair stylists Promoted sales and training among stylists of maintenance products Marketed and promoted business to attract new clientele. Provided professional customer service

and educated clientele with style maintenance Hired, trained and oversee fully staffed salon of hair stylists, shampoo assistants, receptionist Provided additional educational services, marketing salon and staff in building additional clientele Promoted attendance of educational classes and training for staff. Participated in the

cosmetology apprenticeship program for shampoo assistant acquiring a cosmetology license

Salon Prefere Cosmetologist/Trainer 2000-2004 Duluth, GA Serviced clients with skills of hair cutting, natural hair care, color, hair straightening, and styling Makeup applications and hair styling to clients for proms, weddings and photo shoots Servicing personal clientele, training salon staff in product sales, promotions, Trained Shampoo Assistants in the art of shampooing, scalp manipulations, preparation work

Chanel Cosmetics Sales Consultant 1998-1999 Alpharetta, GA Specialized in sales and promotion of new skin care lines, cosmetics and makeup applications Drove sales revenue for the counter Retained clientele and converted clientele from other counters to the Chanel counter and sold

Shear Elegance Salon CEO/ Trainer 1994-1998 Hazel Crest, IL

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Marketed and promoted business to attract new clientele. Provided professional customer service and educated clientele with style maintenance

Promoted sales and training among stylists of maintenance products Participated in photo shoots and having hair styles featured in prestigious hair magazines Hired, trained and oversee fully staffed salon of hair stylists, shampoo assistants, receptionist Provided additional educational services, marketing salon and staff in building additional clientele, Promoted attendance of educational classes and training for staff. Participated in the

cosmetology apprenticeship program for shampoo assistant acquiring a cosmetology license

Essations Hair Care and Interface Cosmetics Freelancer and Demonstrator of Product lines Presenter of the products by educating stylists of the product line Technician and educator of Essations Make up artist with Interface Cosmetics Increased sales and knowledge of the product lines, converting stylists and customers to product

line.

Atlanta, GA

Virtual Properties Realty Realtor/Independent Contractor 2014-Present

Metro Brokers Real Estate Realtor/Independent Contractor 2005-2013

Specializing in Residential home sales, including but not limited to elegant homes priced ranging as high as $2.7million, foreclosures and short sales

Expert Negotiator, facilitating and closing real estate transactions Designations and certifications in fields of real estate such as New Homes University, Elegant

Homes, Commercial and Business Brokerage, HUD, REO Specialists Utilized creativity to help clients stage home to attract buyers and promote rapid sales growth

EducationGary Career Center- Cosmetology GAMLS Real Estate SchoolHair Show SeminarsContinued Education Classes

Awards and LicensesAchieved Fast Track and Top Producer Awards for 2006, 2007 and 2009Obtained License in the field of CosmetologyObtained License in the field of Real Estate

Technical ExperienceMicrosoft Word, PowerPoint, Web Browsers (Internet), Social Media Networking and Researching, IPads, Smartphones and Tablets Proficiency

ReferencesAvailable upon request