Bria Ellington
Bloomfield,NJ
Summary
Results-oriented leader with extensive experience in the salon industry. Skilled in employee training, problem solving, and creating value-added customer relationships. Committed to leveraging expertise to foster team collaboration and enhance operational protocols.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
The Prerogative Experience
Hillside, New Jersey
04.2020 - 05.2025
- Established policies, procedures, and protocols to improve operational efficiency.
- Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities and competitive advantages.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth salon operations and workflows.
- Provided personalized consultations to understand client hair care needs.
- Negotiated and approved contracts between company and distributors, suppliers and other external entities.
- Represented the company at conferences, trade shows, networking events.
- Trained junior stylists on best practices in hairstyling techniques.
- Cultivated strong value-added relationships with customers by delivering accurate service and product knowledge to drive earnings.
Salon Assistant
Geah Salon
Bloomfield, NJ
10.2018 - 03.2019
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of salon tools and workstations.
- Created a welcoming atmosphere by maintaining a friendly attitude while interacting with guests.
- Assisted with shampooing and conditioning hair for clients before styling.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth daily operations in the salon.
- Assisted stylists in performing color services such as highlighting, coloring, toning, bleaching.
- Backed up reception desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments, and processing payments.
- Scheduled appointments for customers using internal software system.
Medical Receptionist
Morris Anesthesia Pain Group
Parsippany, New Jersey
07.2015 - 01.2018
- Managed patient scheduling for appointments and follow-ups.
- Checked patients in and out for appointments and collected co-payments.
- Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments and obtain additional details.
- Coordinated insurance verification and pre-authorizations for treatments.
- Maintained organized patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Retrieved faxes and uploaded documents to patient charts to assist clinical staff.
- Trained new reception staff on procedures and office protocols.
- Answered incoming calls, responding to inquiries from patients and other medical offices.
Education
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Parisian Beauty Academy Paul Mitchell
Hackensack, NJ12-2019
High School Diploma -
Bloomfield High School
Bloomfield, NJ06-2015
Skills
- Operational efficiency
- Team collaboration
- Customer relationship management
- Employee training
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Leadership skills
- Brand management
- Content creation
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
The Prerogative Experience
04.2020 - 05.2025
Salon Assistant
Geah Salon
10.2018 - 03.2019
Medical Receptionist
Morris Anesthesia Pain Group
07.2015 - 01.2018
Cosmetology License - Cosmetology
Parisian Beauty Academy Paul Mitchell
High School Diploma -
Bloomfield High School