Brittany Hollington
Lloydminster
Summary
Engaging individual with two years working as Account Executive for Vista Radio. Determined and effective in nurturing client relationships, generating revenue with new accounts and making presentations to prospects. Proficient in learning and using new technology to adapt to current markets. Eager to grow in the marketing world through education and experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Journeyman Hairstylist/Administrative Assistant
Luna Nuova/Fiori Group
07.2023 - Current
- Boosted salon reputation by maintaining clean, welcoming environment.
- Enhanced salon efficiency by managing appointment schedules.
- Applied advanced color techniques for achieving desired shades.
- Recommended suitable products for optimal hair care results.
- Improved client satisfaction by addressing specific styling concerns.
- Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
- Resolved guest complaints about service or style.
- Mentored apprentice hairstylists throughout their training period, offering guidance on technical skills as well as professional etiquette within the workplace setting.
- Actively promoted salon specials and discounts through social media channels to increase bookings and attract new clients.
- Collaborated with salon team to organize promotional events, driving increased foot traffic.
- Coordinated inventory
- Managed filing system, entered data and completed other clerical tasks.
- Assisted in preparation of financial reports, gathering data that contributed to budgeting accuracy.
- Created social media campaigns and businesses specials and promotions.
Account Executive
Vista Radio
11.2019 - 07.2024
- Collected information from clients before securing accounts, verifying payments and special needs.
- Presented product concepts and offerings to clients based on established specifications and preferences.
- Drove new business development through qualifying leads, building relationships and executing strategic sales.
- Identified client business needs by gaining understanding of goals, objectives and processes.
- Presented key decision-makers with new and updated account strategies.
- Upsold special packages while preparing quotes for potential clients.
- Prospected new clientele through networking, cold calling and referrals.
- Identified sales growth opportunities by networking and building relationships with potential advertisers.
- Used targeted questioning strategies to discover insight on prospect needs and requirements.
- Contacted customers as issues arose to provide prompt resolutions.
- Built and strengthened relationships with new and existing accounts to drive revenue growth.
- Set annual and monthly booking targets, and exceed budget expections on a regular basis
Various
Joyous Occasions/ Addilyn Apparel
06.2014 - 10.2019
- Prepared decor and plans, and assisted in decorating various venues for events such as weddings, anniversaries and staff social events.
- Set up shopify account for local storefront to begin in online sales.
- Put together outfits for social media posts
Cosmetology Instructor
Lloydminster Catholic School Division
09.2015 - 06.2019
- Followed Saskatchewan curriculum accurately with detailed lesson plans.
- Planned both theory and practical lessons for students.
- Conducted practice exams for students including both theoretical and practical sections.
- Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement.
Hairstyling Instructor
Lakeland College
02.2012 - 06.2015
- Followed Alberta curriculum accurately with detailed lesson plans.
- Planned both theory and practical lessons for students.
- Conducted practice exams for students including both theoretical and practical sections.
- Prepared students for Alberta period one hairstyling exam.
- Provided instructional handouts, texts, audiovisual aids and other materials to facilitate learning.
- Assisted program participants with achieving career and learning goals.
- Maintained documentation on educational services and tracked students' progress to gauge overall success of learning program.
- Presented lectures and conducted discussions to increase students' knowledge and competence using visual aids such as graphs, charts and slides.
- Supervised and monitored students' use of tools and equipment.
- Observed and evaluated students' work to determine progress, provide feedback and make suggestions for improvement.
Administrative Assistant
Novlan Brothers
04.2012 - 12.2012
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
- Received and routed business correspondence to correct departments and staff members.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies as needed.
- Authored clear and professional business documents.
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing and filing documents.
- Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
- Place ads online as necessary
- Balance cash daily and prepare daily deposit, reconcile payments, do bank deposits as necessary
- Print reports and update inventory
Education
No Degree - Education
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SKNo Degree - Practical Nursing (LPN)
Lakeland College
LloydminsterJourneyman - Hairstlying
Marvel College
Edmonton05.2007
High School Diploma -
Lloydminster Comprehensive High School
Lloydminster, AB06.2006
Skills
- Relationship building and management
- Account servicing
- Customer Presentations
- Product and Service Sales
- Strategic Selling
- New business opportunities
- Written and verbal communication
- Sales quota achievement
- Marketing strategy implementation
- Needs assessment
- Systems and software programs
- Customer Relations & strong relationships
- Inventory management
- Balancing daily tills preparing bank deposits
- Preparing month end reports
- Creating promotions and social media campaigns
Community & Volunteer Activites
Lloydminster Agricultural Exhibition Association Lloydminster, SK
- Sell chase the ace tickets for exhibition fundraiser
The Goat's Christmas Wish Lloydminster, AB
- Selling raffle tickets, doing food drives, organizing and participating in various fundraisers
Let's Walk the Talk Lloydminster, AB
- Planning fundraising initiatives, signing participants up for fundraiser walk, Planned podcast sponsorship levels
Furbabies Forever Homes Lloydminster, AB
- Clean kennels, feed rescue dogs, walk rescue dogs, administer medications
Lloydminster Health Region Lloydminster, AB
- Whatever tasks available - baby snuggling, manning obstacles at muck run
Relay for Life Lloydminster, AB
- Setting up luminaries, assisting during event with registration, etc
Lloydminster Minor Hockey Lloydminster, AB
- Managing minor hockey teams and scorekeeping
Ecole St Thomas Lloydminster, AB
- Helping in classroom activities as well as the hot lunch program and track and field events
Dancin’ on the Border Lloydminster, AB
- Different tasks for dance competition (clothing sales, program sales, etc)
City of Lloydminster Lloydminster, AB
- Assisting in seasonal events for families and children - egg decorating, cookie decorating, hot cocoa bar, Canada Day activities, etc
Weddings on the Border Lloydminster, SK
- Performed and supervised hairstyling for wedding fashion show
Regional Skills Competition Vermillion, AB
- Adjudicated Junior and Senior hairstyling competition at the regional level
Lloydminster Women’s Show Lloydminster, SK
- Did hairstyling for the fashion show for women’s health awareness
References
- Available upon request
Timeline
Journeyman Hairstylist/Administrative Assistant
Luna Nuova/Fiori Group
07.2023 - Current
Account Executive
Vista Radio
11.2019 - 07.2024
Cosmetology Instructor
Lloydminster Catholic School Division
09.2015 - 06.2019
Various
Joyous Occasions/ Addilyn Apparel
06.2014 - 10.2019
Administrative Assistant
Novlan Brothers
04.2012 - 12.2012
Hairstyling Instructor
Lakeland College
02.2012 - 06.2015
No Degree - Education
University of Saskatchewan
No Degree - Practical Nursing (LPN)
Lakeland College
Journeyman - Hairstlying
Marvel College
High School Diploma -
Lloydminster Comprehensive High School
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