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Melissa Franco

professionalOpen to Opportunity
LocationLos Gatos, CA, USA

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About me

  I started beauty school in 2008 at just 16 years old. Early in my career I realized that the type of work I aspired to do was not going to come from a measly 10-month trade school training session. I concluded that
ongoing education was not an option, it was mandatory. I trained in a formal assistant-training program at a high performing salon in Los Gatos, CA, where I thrived for entire duration of my 20’s. I worked my way up the program,attended countless trainings, earned over a dozen certifications, and went onthe be leading educator in this top LG Salon.  

when I am not doing hair, or managing the salon,
I have no shortage of hobbies.
I enjoy sewing, embroidery, and rock collecting. I have been an avid rockhound since the age of 8. In the last few years, I have decided to take on lapidary and metal smithing, so I would be able to MAKE something out of all those duds laying around.... I have taken a liking to making 1 of a kind luxury hair piece, that typically sell faster than I can make them! 

Education

Education Background
Paul Mitchell The School (Modesto) - 3100 McHenry Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
Cosmo - 100% Attendance - 4 GPA
Graduation Date: 06/2010
Mesa Community College - LEAD associates of applied science
Associates of Applied Science - Business and Entreprenership - LEAD specialty Beauty and Wellness - 100% Attendance - 3.25 GPA
Graduation Date: 07/2022
Years of Experience
13
License
Cosmo - kk515435 - California

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Why I'm here

After Leaving my long time salon home, I have missed my role as an educator and also hope explore new realms of learning that are relevant to my new role as a business owner.

Key Performance Indicators

86%
Repeat Client Retention
8
Frequency of Visit
$281
Average Ticket

Additional Information

Preferred Brands
Goldwell
Bumble and bumble
Kérastase
Oribe
Milbon
Brazilian Blowout
Pulp Riot
Matrix
Redken
Specialties
Balayage
Cutting and styling
Vivids
Razor cutting
Blow out
Software
Rosy
Salon Ninja
Employment Information
1
Salon OwnerEmberRose Salon (12/2020 – Present)Salon owner and stylist behind the chair
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Head of EducationDustin David Salon (03/2012 – 12/2020)Worked my way through an assistant program, and up the ranks to senior stylist, and eventually went on to lead the education program. I wrote and implemented a year long color theory program that pr...
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