Vice President Candidates
Here, Cosmetologists of Washington of United presents 2 candidates nominated by the COWU Board of Directors for consideration by enrolled advocates.
The role of Vice President generally supports the organization’s operations, objectives and mission, enrolls as an advocate (if not already), and takes over for the President on the Board of Directors in the event of removal or resignation. All enrolled Member Advocates have one vote. Changes to a vote are not possible once entered.
UPDATE:
Deadline for Advocate Votes for Board Elections has been postponed to Nov 29th at 11am at our ANNUAL MEETING.
Candidates (in alphabetical order):
Christine Carbone: “I was born in Seattle and raised in Gig Harbor. I have been a hairdresser for 27 years. I worked for John Paul Mitchell Systems as a Senior National Educator. I was able to assist their platform teams with makeup and Model Prep at various shows including Hairworld in Berlin, Germany. I opened A Prima Salon in 2008 in Gig Harbor, Washington. Over the last 5 years I have shifted my focus to Beaded Row Extensions. I love the creativity and personalization that goes into each specific install. I also created our own high quality hand-tied hair line. Anyone that knows me knows that details matter. I thrive in supporting others. I love to teach and encourage others to be successful. I would love to the opportunity to serve as Vice President for Cosmetologist of Washington United.”
EXPERIENCE
A Prima Salon Owner July 7, 2008 – Present
I specialize in Beaded Row Extensions & Color
John Paul Mitchell Systems Senior National Educator : 1994-2003
I taught in-salon classes , product knowledge, color, cutting and Long hair styling
Worked backstage at all major hair shows in New York, Chicago & Las Vegas Lead makeup artist for the multi texture styling team and worked several shows with Robert Cromeans
Tuscany Salon Suites Independant Contractor :1999-2003 Managed my own salon suite
EDUCATION
Gig Harbor High School: Graduated 1987 received High School Diploma
Westchester School of Beauty Mt Vernon New York: Graduated 1993 with a Cosmetology degree
Clover Park Technical College: 1994 Completed hours needed to obtain Washington license
References
Linda Crase
Haley Gee
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GUY LACEY : “My professional beauty career has only been 2 companies – Salon Services for 20 years and SSS for the last 8. Been a great ride. Beauty is all I’ve known. My mom raised my brother and I as a single mom hairdresser in the early 70s back when there was no business training for artists. When she married my dad in 1975 he bought a house and built a little shop in the back for her to do hair, mostly a clientele of little old ladies from the neighborhood with the tightest poodle perms on the planet. My job largely was to apply the neutralizing solution which in hindsight should have scared the heck out of her customers but I was a lot cuter then. After their hairdo we’d have tea and cookies and watch general hospital. Really good times. As I got to my teens I realized the gift mom gave wasn’t just in the hair, it was in her love – this was maybe the one time in her customer’s day when it was just about them -no family, dinners, soccer – just their time. It was sacred to mom. At GJ I got the great opportunity to study under both Gene and Michael – both taught heart but in different ways. Realizing I had no cutting talent but was good with people and numbers I dedicated myself to studying how to help hairdressers and skin therapists make a better living doing what they love. maybe if I was good, there’d be fewer kids at home wondering if there’d be dinner that night. Growing up poor was a hell of a motivator for me to help others who may be in that same situation and even today I view our customers through that lens – if I and my team do my job right, folks can eat dinner and pay bills. That has been a life honor.”
EXPERIENCE:
Accounting / Inventory Control Gene Juarez Salons, Seattle, WA July 1992 – June 1994
Responsibilities included managing salon inventories to company budget levels while ensuring 98% or better fill rates on top 95% of skus; processing inbound purchase order receipts for Accounting.
Junior Buyer Gene Juarez Salons, Seattle, WA June 1994 – June 1995
Responsibilities included managing all aspects of procurement and supply chain for a selection of vendors in accordance with company budgets and 98% of better fill rate guidelines
Buyer Gene Juarez Salons, Seattle, WA July 1995 – August 1996
Responsibilities included managing all aspects of procurement and supply chain for a selection of higher profile vendors in accordance with company budgets and 98% of better fill rate guidelines
Director of Purchasing Gene Juarez Salons, Seattle, WA September 1996 – July 1999
Responsibilities included managing all aspects of procurement and supply chain for all vendors in accordance with company budgets and 98% of better fill rate guidelines; management of Distribution Center and team of in-salon inventory managers.
Director of Purchasing and Retail Development Gene Juarez Salons, Seattle, WA July 1999 – March 2002
Responsibilities included managing all aspects of procurement and supply chain for a selection of higher profile vendors in accordance with company budgets and 98% of better fill rate guidelines; new brand sourcing and development of retail strategies including artist compensation packages to ensure achievement of company goals; management of Distribution Center and team of in-salon inventory managers.
Director of Products and Services Gene Juarez Salons, Seattle, WA March 2003 – June 2012
Responsibilities included managing all aspects of procurement and supply chain for a selection of higher profile vendors in accordance with company budgets and 98% of better fill rate guidelines; new brand sourcing and development of retail strategies including artist compensation packages to ensure achievement of company goals; management and direction for service menu assortment including introduction of new services / categories; management of Distribution Center and team of in-salon inventory managers.
Vice President of Products and Services Gene Juarez Salons, Seattle, WA July 2012 – December 2013
Responsibilities included managing all aspects of procurement and supply chain for a selection of higher profile vendors in accordance with company budgets and 98% of better fill rate guidelines; new brand sourcing and development of retail strategies including artist compensation packages to ensure achievement of company goals; management and direction for service menu assortment including introduction of new services / categories; management of Distribution Center and team of in-salon inventory managers.
Operations Manager Salon Services and Supplies, Renton, WA January 2014 – January 2015
Responsibilities included managing all aspects of customer care, purchasing and distribution teams.
Director of Operations Salon Services and Supplies, Renton, WA February 2015 – March 2017
Responsibilities included managing all aspects of customer care, purchasing and IT teams.
Vice-President of Operations Salon Services and Supplies, Renton, WA March 2018 – present
Responsibilities included managing all aspects of customer care, purchasing, distribution and IT teams; leadership role acquisition of the R Stafford distributorship (CO/NM); strategic expansion strategy and implementation.
