San Diego City College 1998-2001 (cosmetology license)
Southwestern College 2003-2004 (undergraduate)
AS Cosmetology 2008
Vidal Sassoon Academy 2007
Bumble and Bumble University 2008

Experience

Artistic Trends the Salon (stylist/manager) 2003-2004

Performed daily responsibilities as salon manager which included: Supervision of 11 stylists, maintaining cleanliness and appearance of salon, stocking of supplies, ordering and purchasing of inventory, interacting and working closely with retail distributors, payroll. I also provided clientele with appropriate stylist coordination, conducted meetings, and coordinated visual displays. Products used: Redken, Paul Mitchell, Matrix, Joico Color, and Clairol; performed thermal styling, chemical relaxing and processing of multi-ethnic clientele Style @ the Meridian (assistant/stylist) 2005. Provided clientele with precision haircutting and assisted head colorist with color applications and foiling techniques. Products used Redken and TIGI.

Richard Joseph Salon (creative director/Stylist) 2005-present

Independent contractor with over 150 steady clientele. In charge of promotions and media with RJSalon. Currently writing an online column for SDPIX.com. Click to view/read one of his blogs. Products used: Bumble and Bumble, Redken, Mizani, Kera Care, Framesi 2001/Futura.

Projects

    2008 Art Institute :Ivy League Fashion Show
    2007 The W Hotel (fashion show/Move it for the Kids)
    2006 Richard Joseph Salon (20 year fashion show)
    2004 “Out of the Box” video/album stylist for Benita Bankhead
    2004 “Stages of the Walk” Evangel and M.O.R. photo cover shoot
    2003 ‘2 for Him’ promotional photo shoot
    2001 “Live at Bourbon Street” Janice Edwards photo album shoot