Detail-oriented, people-focused professional with a proven track record in event production, client experience, and operations management. Skilled at coordinating complex logistics, managing vendors, and creating seamless, memorable experiences. Creative, adaptable, and solutions-driven and ready to bring organization and personalization to coordination roles.
annie cavanagh
@acavanagh
Event producer and client-experience expert bringing seamless logistics and personalization to coordination roles
What I'm looking for
I have spent my career owning small businesses, including a hair salon, retail store, and event production company. I have also been a stylist behind a salon chair for over two decades. I’m a natural community builder who thrives on creating supportive, collaborative environments where both people and ideas can grow. I bring an easy-going, grounded energy into every space, helping clients and teams feel comfortable, understood, and motivated.
I lead with empathy and creativity, always exploring new possibilities and thinking outside the box. I’m driven by ideas, but just as focused on turning those ideas into real, meaningful results. Whether I’m working one-on-one or as part of a team, I balance strong relationship-building with the ability to work independently and follow through.
I do my best work in spaces that value connection, innovation, and flexibility. I love encouraging others, sparking new ideas, and helping people move forward with clarity and confidence-all while keeping things positive, collaborative, and forward-moving.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Full-Time Stylist
Annie Cav Hair
Jul 2003 - Present (22 years 9 months)
Provided personalized one-on-one services through detailed consultations to identify client goals, concerns, and contraindications. Managed client intake and appointment scheduling while maintaining hygiene, safety, and professional standards to support high retention and top online reviews.
Certified Shop Educator
Drybar
Mar 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 7 months)
Trained and onboarded staff on service, product, and culture standards, coordinated schedules and promotions, and acted as a liaison between leadership and the team to maintain consistent client experiences.
Founder and Event Producer
Melrose Vintage Market
Oct 2019 - May 2023 (3 years 7 months)
Built and operated a profitable monthly outdoor market for four years, leading end-to-end event production including logistics, vendor layout, contracts, and on-site execution. Managed marketing, promotions, social media, community outreach, and budgets, using feedback to improve event performance.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The Carsten Institute
Cosmetology, Cosmetology
2002 - 2003
Activities and societies: Hair Show Event Coordinator
Xavier College Preparatory
HS Diploma
1996 - 2000
Activities and societies: Theatre, Choir, Softball, Ambassador
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