April Benson

Im 32 years old and have two children. I currently work as a self employed bridal hairstylist. I am an efficient, organised, friendly person that enjoys being around others. 

Current - 4 years

self employed bridal hairstylist / salon owner 

I currently work in the bridal hair industry working alongside brides. This includes styling hair, ensuring excellent customer service, ensuring communication through out the duration of the booking to enable great customer service on the day of a brides wedding. 

I have a salon in Paignton where I hold bridal hair trials, and rent a chair to another hairstylist. 

Previous Employment 

Salon manager 1 years

I ran a salon whilst living in Australia as a salon manager. I had around 9 members of staff and took care of the day to days runnings of a hair salon including the retail section & greeting customers. I held team meetings once a week to keep momentum high and to have good communication with staff members. 
I also had duties of opening/closing the salon, banking, staff rostas, training apprentices in hairdressing. 

NVQ1 & 2 hairdressing