Edward Mendonca

Experience

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  Redken NYC

  May 1999 - Apr 2003

  Salon Educator and Platform Artist

  Provided Hair Care education and core skills for mastering new trends to turbo-charge cutting and coloring skills. Educator, communicator, salesperson and , performed on stage, mostly at industry trade shows, to promote styling techniques, tools or products.

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  Phoenix Salon

  Oct 2002 - Apr 2013

  Hair Specialist

  Hair Stylist responsibilities included cutting hair using basic and advanced techniques, consulting customers about styles and colors and applying hair care products, like treatment oils and masks.

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  Bellagio Salon

  Sept 2013 - May 2015

  Master Colorist/Hair Cutter

  Hair Stylist responsibilities included cutting hair using basic and advanced techniques, consulting customers about styles and colors and applying hair care products, like treatment oils and masks. I worked with staff to update their knowledge and expertise to create new trendy styles.

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  CASA Recovery

  Jul 2015 - Jun 2017

  Support Staff Supervisor

  Attended training sessions to stay updated on procedures and services. Communicated with clients on behalf to staff to relay messages and information. Complied progress reports for program leaders. Liaised between clients and counselors and maintained effective lines of communication.

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  New Method Wellness

  Jun 2017 - Feb 2022

  CATC II Counselor

  Communicated closely with other team members to devise programs and activities based on developmental levels. Worked with prescribing professionals to get necessary medications. Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community integration. Used cognitive behavioral therapy to assist clients in recognizing and redirecting poor habits. Used dialectical behavioral therapy to assist clients in regulating their emotions. Assessed client behavior, mood, and other responses to determine correct diagnosis and devise treatment plans. Work with clients and family members to overcome family conflicts. Observed, evaluate and report on behavior, attitudes, and general emotions stability of clients and family members in requisite daily/weekly documentation. Ability to plan, implement, evaluate, and report activities as the occur in ;the therapeutic process. Facilitated and participated in outdoor activity therapy groups to improve clients level of functioning, including surfing instruction. IOP program directing, which included collaboration with various team members to uncover issues identity applicable solutions and offer guidance. Show less

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  Country M Ranch

  Jan 2022 - now

  Co-Owner

  Chief executive officerEntrepreneurBudget, cost or systems analystMarketing managerWholesale or retail buyerRetail salespersonMeeting and convention plannerOffice managerHuman resourcesBookkeepingEvent coordinatorDJ services