Vandana Ahir
Auckland,New Zealand
Summary
Results-driven business professional with 7 years of experience in entrepreneurship and 15 years in retail. Adept at managing sales and administrative operations, fostering a collaborative team environment. Committed to staff development and operational excellence, contributing to overall business success.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Salon Owner/Operator
Cutting Club & Beauty
Auckland
08.2017 - 12.2025
- Devised and deployed sales and marketing tactics to drive strategic growth and support achievement of revenue goals.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Kept all building areas and equipment functional and well-organized to promote business performance.
- Optimized team hiring, training and performance.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Reconciled daily sales, returns and financial reports in QuickBooks.
- Achieved sales goals and increased revenue and profits through productive strategy development and organizational leadership.
- Capitalized on social media platforms to increase market awareness and recruit sales agents.
- Maintained updated knowledge of regulatory changes to adjust business operations accordingly.
Senior Beauty Therapist
Bare Waxing Glennes
Auckland, AUK
07.2014 - 09.2015
- Analyzed customer skin to assess conditions and skin type and suggest products and treatments.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Helped customers feel relaxed and comfortable through conversation and personal relatability.
- Consistently received positive performance reviews from guests.
- Met sales goals, supporting organizational health through consistent and reliable service.
- Promoted additional products and services to increase sales numbers and revenue with diverse selection.
Beauty Therapist
Kess Hair & Beauty Botany
Auckland
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Helped customers feel relaxed and comfortable through conversation and personal relatability.
- Met sales goals, supporting organizational health through consistent and reliable service.
- Scheduled customer appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Analyzed client needs and came up with individualized and continuous treatment plans.
- Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments and collecting payments for services rendered.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma of Business Management - Business Management
Southern Institute of Technology
Invercargill, New Zealand04.2010
Bachelor of Psychology - undefined
Delhi University
India04.2001
High School -
Delhi Public School
New Delhi, India03.1998
Skills
- Operating systems and office software
- Typing and document preparation
- Personnel management
- Business strategy formulation
Personal Information
- New Zealand Citizen
- Full Drivers License
Specialize in All Aspects of Beauty Therapy
- Lash Lifts & Brow Lamination
- Dermaplaning
- Facials
- Eyebrow tints
- Spraytans
- Chemical Peels
- Threading & Waxing
- Relaxing Massages
- PureFiji Specialized Treatments
- Strong Marketing & Sales experience & much more
Certification
- NZQA Equivalent Level 4 qualification in Beauty Therapy from Pivot Point Academy, India
- Pure Fiji Spa Training - 3 years
- Dermalogica Certified
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Fiji
Advanced (C1)
Punjabi
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Interests
Reading
Cooking
Timeline
Salon Owner/Operator
Cutting Club & Beauty
08.2017 - 12.2025
Senior Beauty Therapist
Bare Waxing Glennes
07.2014 - 09.2015
Beauty Therapist
Kess Hair & Beauty Botany
01.2010 - 01.2012
Post Graduate Diploma of Business Management - Business Management
Southern Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Psychology - undefined
Delhi University
High School -
Delhi Public School