Joy Jacobson
Sioux Falls
Summary
Dynamic beauty industry professional with over 26 years of success as a self-employed hairstylist and salon business owner. Renowned for driving retail sales, cultivating long-term client relationships, and supporting brand education while maintaining strong connections within the salon professional channel. Equipped with solid business acumen, an associate degree in business, and hands-on expertise in salon operations, complemented by a passion for fostering brand loyalty. Eager to leverage extensive industry experience and strategic insight in a Account Manager role to drive growth and enhance brand presence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Self Employed Hairstylist
The Loft Salon|Spa
01.2015 - Current
- Built an established and highly successful beauty business, owning all facets including marketing, finances, resourcing and execution.
- Built long lasting relationships with 98% retention rate.
- Train and mentor junior stylist to improve their skills and performance.
- Deliver hair and waxing services, including cutting, coloring, styling while educating clients how to recreate the style at home.
- Schedule and manage all appointments for over 200 clients.
- Sanitize tools in accordance with SD Board of Cosmetology.
Self Employed Hairstylist
Signature Salon and Spa
01.2000 - 10.2015
- Acted as a brand ambassador, promoting salon’s products which led to being a top performer on selling salon products and services.
- Achieved 90% retention rate within one year of starting.
- Cut, Styled, and educated clients on their individual hair needs and goals.
- Maintained a client list of 200 customers.
- Accumulated a average of 25 clients weekly through one on one salon services.
Education
Associate of Business -
Colorado Technical University
06.2002
Licensed Cosmetologist - undefined
Stewarts School of Cosmetology
06.1999
Continuing Education -
Trade Shows
Las Vegas, Chicago, Minneapolis, Nashville, OmahaSkills
- Marketing
- Merchandising
- Budget Planning
- Effective communication
- Problem-solving
- Client consultation
- Appointment scheduling
- Hair styling techniques
- Detail-orientated
Certification
AQUA Weft Extensions
Alexandria Sugar Professional
Timeline
Self Employed Hairstylist
The Loft Salon|Spa
01.2015 - Current
Self Employed Hairstylist
Signature Salon and Spa
01.2000 - 10.2015
Licensed Cosmetologist - undefined
Stewarts School of Cosmetology
Associate of Business -
Colorado Technical University
Continuing Education -
Trade Shows