Lisa McGuigan-Mahony

Design and maintain a product database of approximately 500 items with controlled category vocabularies and verified data. Evaluate AI-generated output against source material and written criteria, rejecting invented content and documenting failure modes.

Independent contractor responsible for studio maintenance, stock control, and invoicing. Coordinate day-to-day reporting with the team via Slack.

Ran an independent business end to end, including consultation, scheduling, records, retail, supplier documentation, and stock control. Maintained accurate financial and client records under own compliance.

Trained, mentored, and supervised staff with practical instruction and constructive feedback. Adapted communication to colleagues and clients with different needs and learning styles.

Provided classroom support working directly with children across a range of ages and abilities, observing responses and adapting explanation and support alongside the teacher.

Maintained product records and stock data in Shopify and created written and visual content for customer engagement.

Managed salon operations and coordinated teams for community events including the South-West Fashion Festival. Delivered workshops and mentoring to emerging stylists.

Provided high-volume client service and mentored apprentices with patient instruction and practical demonstration.

Handled document processing and record maintenance in a compliance-driven office where record accuracy was paramount.

Began a hairdressing apprenticeship at 15 and worked across several salons in the region before moving into senior roles.

Completed Certificate III in Education Support.

Completed Certificate III in Hairdressing.

Certified as a Redken Hair Colourist.

Certified as a Global Keratin Stylist.