Julie Hinson

Experience

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  Toni&Guy

  Jan 2002 - Sept 2006

  Technical Artistic Director

  • Gained strong foundation and work ethos, whilst building and maintaining an exceptional client base• A key educator on the vardering course, creative course and private creative courses• Travelled around the UK and Europe teaching and inspiring TONI&GUY salons• Advanced to the role of Technical Artistic Director in 2004• Led a private NVQ level 2 hairdressing program for 2 years, whilst simultaneously producing collections for print and DVD education materials• During this time I also worked on numerous industry and TONI&GUY shows and seminars Show less

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  Wella Professional/P&G

  Sept 2006 - Jan 2008

  UK Studio Technical Educator

  • Led educational courses from fundamental to advanced master colour programmes• Supported product launches and seminars• Arrange and manage guest artists

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  TIGI Haircare

  Jan 2008 - Feb 2011

  UK Technical Manager

  • Launched TIGI Professional colour PDOT across UK and Europe• Educated and managed the London technical academy team, and key account conversions for the UK• Led shows, seminars and academy educational courses• Created TIGI Education - consisting of colour education materials, step by step colouring techniques via DVD

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  TIGI Professional/Unilever

  Jan 2011 - Oct 2015

  • Led and managed the testing and development of new and existing hair colour products• Generated accurate data and insight to ensure performance and accuracy, relevance with competitiveness to support key global product launch decisions and recommendations for product initiatives• Supported global marketing team to create educational material for both educators and hairdressers for all product launches and educational needs• Created the photographic brief for educational/product launch photographic shoots and videos. Making sure the correct products are used on each model, and creative team know which and how to use products effectively• Directed on photographic step by step photoshoots and videos, working on the main edits and scripts for voice over and book content• Supported and managed product development team• Managed global testing salon, managing product development testing, creating the education for each product, innovation testing and competitor product testing• Presented results, feedback with clear direction to senior global marketing teams• Liaised with global educators for future product launches, capturing any global needs to build into innovation plans, looking at ways to build and grow business and salons globally• Created conversion material to support salons globally when converting to TIGI copyright©olour• Worked closely with 3rd parities and suppliers Show less The acquisition of TIGI by Unilever enabled TIGI Professional to re-launch their hair colour range and create TIGI copyright©olour. • As part of the core project team I played a pivotal role in the technical development of the range• Advised on shade assortment• Developed educational material, such as PowerPoints and fact sheets• Educated the global teams on how to use and educate the new range• Part of the technical creative team producing photographic imagery for each collection• Educated and managed the London technical academy team• Traveled the globe to deliver educational programs in Asia, USA, Europe and the UK• Educated and led key account conversions for the UK• Led a global team to build and produce an Education Manual Show less

  • Global Innovation Manager

    Jan 2013 - Oct 2015

  • Global Innovation Coordinator

    Jan 2011 - Jan 2013
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  Julie Lapite - The Colour Specialist

  Nov 2015 - Jan 2017

  Director

  • With 20 years’ industry experience, my focus and passion continues to be on professional education. My aim is to support product companies and salons/training academies globally on a freelance basis. • I share all aspects of colouring expertise, from fundamental colour, to expressive colouring techniques, including product knowledge through creating and/or delivering.• I will act as a consultant for brands wishing to develop their own product ranges, educational development, and continue to contribute towards editorial, commercial and educational photographic and video projects. • I am incredibly loyal to my private client base, which has been nurtured over the last 17 years and includes a range of confidential celebrity clients.• I have a knowledge of many hair colour product companies including TIGI copyright©olour, L’Oreal Professional, Wella Professional and Goldwell as well as many more. Show less

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  Wella professionals/Coty

  Jan 2017 - Dec 2020

  Global Education Design Manager
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  Wella Company

  Dec 2020 - now

  • Senior Education Design Manger

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Global Education Manager

    Dec 2020 - now