Amanda Cook

She/HerprofessionalOpen to Opportunity

Port Orchard, WA, USA

Per aspera, ad astra

About me

After taking a near 20 year detour to be a ship captain, I am finally learning to do hair; something I have wanted to do since I was 12 years old.

Because of the nature of my previous career, I am something of a jack-of-all-trades, and I bring management skills, a love of teamwork, and a can-do attitude with me into the next chapter of my professional life.

Willing to Relocate to

Seattle, WATacoma, WAGig Harbor, WASilverdale, WALeavenworth, WAWenatchee, WA

Education

Education Background

Summit Salon Academy (Tacoma) - 3702 S Fife St, Tacoma, WA 98409

Cosmo

Graduation Date: 03/2025

License

Cosmo

My work

Why I'm here

I hope to find a salon close to home to be able to give back to my community and help make people feel like the best version of themselves.

I would love to work in a space that is gratuity-free, has transparent pricing, and is an inclusive space for all genders, and prioritizes continuing education.

Additional Information

Preferred Brands

Redken

Pulp Riot

Mizani

Employment Information

Stay at home Mom Cook Family (05/2022 – 12/2023)In charge of keeping one very small human alive and happy, and household from turning into a dirt and dust factory. Also acted as head chef. Child is now thriving and happily in daycare and enjoys p...

Relief Captain/Deckhand Kitsap Transit Ferries (07/2019 – 05/2022)Oversaw operations of high-speed ferry, crew training, and passenger/vessel safety.

3rd MateKirby Offshore Marine (02/2014 – 06/2019)Navigation officer for a 300’ articulated tug and barge in South Central Alaska. Delivery to remote locations from Juneau to Adak. In charge of emergency preparedness training, navigation watch, shi...

Awards and Achievements

USCG Merchant Mariner License, 1600 ton Mate of Towing NC, 100 ton Master aux sail NC, Able Seaman Unlimited, Tankerman PIC Dangerous Liquid Cargo. Placed into continuity Oct 2023

2018 - United States Coast Guard

Redken Safe Space Educated

2024 - Redken

Scholarship

2024 - Summit Salon Business Center Randy Kunkle Scholarship

Level 2 Stylist

2024 - Summit Salon Academy, Tacoma

Top Retail Sales July 2024

2024 - Summit Salon Academy, Tacoma

Top Prebooks July 2024

2024 - Summit Salon Academy, Tacoma

Top Repeat/Requests July 2024

2024 - Summit Salon Academy

Spotlight Award

2024 - Summit Salon Academy, Tacoma

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