Ava Thomas
Oak Park Heights
Summary
I am a newly graduated, licensed cosmetologist with 13 months of comprehensive education and hands-on training at the Aveda Institute. Throughout my training, I developed a strong foundation in technical skills, client care, and professional salon practices. I'm passionate about expressing creativity through my work and helping clients feel confident and beautiful.
I thrive in collaborative, people-focused environments, and my positive, bubbly personality allows me to build genuine connections with clients. As a focused and dedicated professional, I am eager to continue expanding my education, refining my craft, and growing within the beauty industry.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor, Sales Associate
Patina Home
05.2022 - Current
- Supervised sales team, providing guidance, communication, and leadership.
- Opening and closing a retail location.
- Product knowledge and inventory.
- Cash handling, register experience, and drawer management.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales targets and maintain store performance standards.
- Trained new associates on sales techniques and customer interaction best practices to improve team efficiency.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints promptly, fostering positive relationships and loyalty.
Hair Salon Assistant
SIgnature Salon of Woodbury
08.2025 - 02.2026
- Assisted stylists with client consultations and service preparations.
- Organized salon inventory and maintained cleanliness of workstations and overall salon environment.
- Minimized infection risks by using required solutions and procedures to clean and sanitize tools.
- Promoted the salon''s services through social media platforms by sharing before-and-after photos of clients'' transformations.
- Educated clients on proper hair care techniques, recommending appropriate products for their specific needs.
- Maintained salon equipment, ensuring all tools were in proper working condition for stylists.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Supported appointment scheduling and customer check-in processes.
- Prepared clients for hair cuts and styles with soothing shampoo work.
- Contributed to positive client experiences by offering refreshments and engaging in friendly conversations throughout their appointments.
Host
Luckys 13 Pub
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Greeted and welcomed guests, ensuring positive first impressions and enhancing customer experience.
- Managed reservations and seating arrangements, optimizing table turnover and guest flow.
- Assisted servers with guest needs, collaborative teamwork and maintaining service efficiency.
- Monitored dining area for cleanliness and organization, ensuring a welcoming environment.
Education
Aveda Institute Cosmetology Diploma - Cosmetology
Aveda Institute
Minneapolis, MN02.2026
High School Diploma -
Stillwater Area High School
Oak Park Heights, MN06.2024
State Licensure Hours - Cosmetology
916 Career And Tech Schools
White Bear Lake, MN05.2024
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal oriented
- Customer service
- Trend monitoring
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Haircare
- Eyebrow waxing
- Product knowledge
- Multitasking and organization
- Attention to detail
- Creative thinking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Relationship building
- Product merchandising
Certification
- Cosmetologist Operator License - March 2026 - Present
- Cosmetology Training - January 2025 - February 2026
- Barbicide Certificate - March 2026 - Present
- Infection Control Certificate - March 2026- Present
- 916 Career and Tech Schools Certificate - May 2024
Timeline
Hair Salon Assistant
SIgnature Salon of Woodbury
08.2025 - 02.2026
Host
Luckys 13 Pub
06.2024 - 04.2025
Supervisor, Sales Associate
Patina Home
05.2022 - Current
Aveda Institute Cosmetology Diploma - Cosmetology
Aveda Institute
High School Diploma -
Stillwater Area High School
State Licensure Hours - Cosmetology
916 Career And Tech Schools