EDUCATION

LE CONSEIL D'ÉDUCATION DE LA PRÉLATURE ARMÉNIENNE DU LIBAN Certificat d'études primaires avec la mention "bien," 1981 SENECA COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY, TORONTO, 1999 Completed Composition III.  Mark: 82%. Completed Composition IV.  Evaluation pending. L'ORÉAL, TORONTO Diploma in Hair Coloring, 1993 SCHWARTZKOPF, TORONTO Diploma in Hair Coloring, 1993 ONTARIO MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING Current Certificate of Qualification as "Hairstylist," (exp. Dec. 2000), issued 1994 MARVEL HAIRSTYLING SCHOOL, TORONTO Hairstyling Diploma and Licensure, 1993 Diploma in "Black Hair," 1993 INTERNATIONAL KUNG-FU FEDERATION Yellow Belt, 1989 (demonstrated ability to perform at level of Blue Belt)

 

EMPLOYMENT

SEASONS HAIR FASHION, RICHMOND HILL, ONT. 1994-98, May 1999 - pres.  Licensed Color Technician I developed, in prior positions, a coloring technique that is so finely tuned that an observer cannot tell whether the color is natural or dyed. This is accomplished by carefully choosing sections, working with only 5 strands at a time and blending highlights with base color. Some of our clients have unhappy lives, and I sense that they would like to talk. I draw them out by listening carefully and showing them I care about their feelings and aspirations. O HAIR FASHION, THORNHILL, ONT. 1993 - 94  Licensed Hair Dresser, 7 mo. Built clientele by satisfying them: developed specific styles suited to individuals, taking into account facial features, such as shape and size of head. Cited by owner as trustworthy and dependable, with "good heart." J. C. APPLIANCES, CONCORD, ONT. 1998-99  Repair Person, 12 mos. Served as Acting Manager in owner's absence. Established and maintained accuracy rate of 85% in repairing small, medium and large appliances. Cited by owner as fast learner. BASKIN ROBBINS (FAMILY FRANCHISE), TORONTO 1992-98  Manager, 24 hrs/wk. Promoted from previous position in recognition of demonstrated ability to handle high volume of customers quickly and accurately, without incident. 1992  Trainee, 24 hrs/wk. Served customers and operated cash register. SAMUEL KLEINBERG JEWELLERY, TORONTO 1992  Diamond Setter, 2 mos.

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE
1997 - pres.  Serve as security officer for Community Centre, using knowledge of Kung-Fu. Instruct children aged 4-10 in this martial art.

 

LANGUAGES
Fluent in English, Arabic, Turkish and Armenian (oral and written)