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Board of Directors Elections
Have your say in electing the 2013 Executive Board of
Directors of the Cosmetology of Association of Nova Scotia!
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Sheena Butler
Sarkis Finianos
Susan Fraser
Janice Hall-Nichols
Pamela Hansen
Iris Harnish
Lori Langille
Alicia Melanson
Jocelyn Melanson
Malcolm Norton
Lloyd Petrie
Susan Rivera-Hebert
Tracy Samson
Tracy Thomas
Joyce Treen
Patricia Twast
Bonnie Williams
CANS is very excited to announce the first
electronic/phone vote for the 2013 Board
of Directors held by Intelivote Systems
Inc., beginning Tuesday, August 6 at 9 am
and ending Tuesday, August 13 at 5 pm.
Members can vote anytime during this
voting window on any computer, phone
or mobile device. Current Members will
receive a Personal Identification Number
(PIN) by email or delivered in a letter
through Canada Post.
Information regarding the voting process
can be found at nscosmetology.ca or by
calling toll-free 1 (800) 765.8757 or the
Association office (902) 468-6477.
PLEASE ENSURE YOUR EMAIL IS CURRENT
WITH THE COSMETOLOGY ASSIOCATION OF NS
1(800)-756-8757
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Sheena
Butler
Here we go again...shaking things up at the Cosmetology
Association! I’m a small town girl, born and raised in Reserve
Mines, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. I started my career at the tender age of 3 when I was able to hold the kitchen scissors, but at
19 I made it official, enrolling at Breton Beauty College in Sydney.
I am both a Master Stylist and Esthetician. Coming from a large
background of teachers, I soon found the same interest and
applied it to my portfolio. I have been a Master Educator in both
my trades since 1996. I taught in other colleges before launching
Concepts Career College in Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2000. Still
plugging away but slightly older than 19 now.
I have been a member of the board of Cosmetology Association
of Nova Scotia for many years so WHY VOTE FOR ME AGAIN?
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My mission with the new Act finally in place is to
create a modern platform for school and educators
that will allow Nova Scotia College’s to deliver the
most essential fundamentals combined with all the
current trends and techniques.
the road running which will, in turn, help salons,
spas and clinics prosper.
Using technology to take us to the next level of
delivery utilizing e-learning and web-based
components, social media training for networking
and business building. Allowing new talent to hit
“I find it hard to believe my job is to teach people
how to make others look and feel beautiful, smart
and confident...what a dream job!” - Sheena Butler
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I sincerely ask for your vote to allow me to see this
mission through. Thank-YOU!
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Sarkis
Finianos
My career as a Master Hairstylist began 20 years ago when
I attended Dante’s International School of Hair and Beauty.
Certificate in hand, my entrepreneurial spirit took over and
led me to open a Salon on Sackville St., downtown Halifax
with by Business Partner at the time.
After working in this city for a few years, the urge to travel
became evident and I took off in search of different
experiences abroad. I arrived in my native land of Lebanon
and remained there for a few years; until a position with
L’Oreal Professional in Dubai summoned me to become
an Educator Manager and technical trainer throughout the
Emirates. My time with L’Oreal Professional Dubai led me to
travel throughout most of the Middle East as well as Europe,
providing trainings, seminars and personally attending many
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conventions, trade shows, and Trainings; allowing
me to strengthen my skills. During my time in
Dubai, I also Co-Owned a salon as well as Ran a
distribution with a well known Hair Care Company
based in New York.
I have since returned to Halifax, an I am currently
located at Cosmo Salon, where I have maintained
a full loyal clientele for the past two years. I still
own complete Distribution rights in North America
as well as the Middle East for Rejuvenol, and
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maintain that business, as well as my work with
the Chair.
Being involved in my Association would give me
a lot of pride, and allow me to share some of my
experiences and knowledge; allowing me to apply
some of my acquired skills, and work side by side
with fellow Hairstylists and Estheticians to better
our association, regulations, and trainings that
take place in this province.
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Susan
Fraser
My fellow Cosmetologists;
We are entering a new era for our association. The new act will
give the members the necessary tools to enact the changes that
our industry needs to move forward and unlock the potential of this
career path we have all chosen.
I have been a hairstylist for over 30 years and I still feel passionate
about it. I hold a master instructor`s license. I’ve worked in Halifax
for most of my career, but also worked in B.C. and Alberta. I was
a Director on our cosmetology board for several years, but stepped
down to work internationally at sea.
I ended my cruise ship career managing the spa on Holland
America’s Maasdam. Working across Canada and with an
international team, has given me knowledge and understanding
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of where we need to take this association so we
can continue to strengthen our position in the job
market and our communities.
Additional educational assets include certification for teaching adult training in vocational and
technical education, and courses in psychology,
management, sales and negotiation.
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I live and work in Dartmouth and can be reached
easily.
My enthusiasm for the industry and commitment
to working hard for this new board will make
voting for me an easy choice. Let`s join our minds
together and help this new board to be everything
we hoped for. We can be the envy of the other
provinces.
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Janice ichols
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Meet Janice Hall Nichols, a Master Sylist and Hair Designer, who
was introduced to the Beauty Industry by Wayne Drew, pioneer of
Unisex Hair Styling and founder of “The Head Shoppe” and “The
Golden Clipper”.
Beginning in the fall of 1979, Janice worked in Halifax and later
established Hairwave Studio in Berwick. Hairwave Studio grew
into one of the first full service salons with the Day Spa concept
in the valley. In 2001 Janice moved on and started a new salon
which she called Pure Hair Design Studio.
She has a passion for the beauty industry that runs very deep,
and from the beginning she has taken her career very seriously.
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She has always had the desire to educate herself
to the highest level within her grasp. She has
worked hard to achieve awards and achievements from around the world including Toronto’s
Martin Parsons Designer Award, Advanced
Colour Technology with Toni and Guy in London
England, education with Artec in New York, and
British Columbia’s AG in San Diego California.
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Julie Smith, formerly of Pure Evolution in
Kamloops British Columbia recalls “As a stylist I
joined Pure Hair Design Studio in 2006, (in Berwick, N.S.) spending a year in Janice’s environment showed me how to stay a true professional
in a small town, and how to offer a real experience
for a client like no other. Janice works with such a
passion, she is a real designer and every client is
a work of art.”
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Pamela
Hansen
Pamela Hansen – Loyalty, professionalism, mutual respect and integrity;
these are all core values that she has committed to and being a part of an
Association, all of these are essential among its members.
Pamela brings forth 20 plus years of experience in various leadership and
instruction roles within the Canadian Forces and Cosmetology Industry.
Pamela was the past 1st Vice President of the Board and provided insight
and collaboration from her
extensive experience with the variety of Cosmetology Associations across
Canada. She has owned and operated salons in British
Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario and now Nova Scotia which
she now calls home!
Pamela has been fortunate to have held positions on National writing
boards for the development of training programs and policies.
Pamela also is a Human Rights Advisor and provides training in Harassment and Abuse Prevention for the Department of National Defense.
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She spends her spare moments researching and
integrating current material into her unique training
experiences for her College. Pamela has been a
color platform artist and a member of the Master
Judges Program. She continues to do guest judging when the opportunities arise.
The continuous forward momentum of the Cosmetology Industry keeps Pamela alive in her efforts.
She thrives in high energy, fast paced environments
with a keen ability to think on her feet! During her
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career, she has successfully married both her military
and cosmetology lifestyles thus creating the perfect
balance between structure and discipline with
creativity. She believes she has found her work-life
balance.
Provided this insight, it is clear as to why Pamela
would appreciate the opportunity to serve on the
Board for the Cosmetology Association of Nova
Scotia. She feels she has much to offer and even
more to gain by this experience.
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Iris
Harnish
Hi, my name is Iris Harnish and I am asking for your vote to be part of the Board of the
Cosmetology Association. I have worked for you in the past and now that we have a “New
Act” to work with I would like to see us move in some new directions. We are so privileged
to work in this wonderful profession, we are extermely talented people offering services that
make people look and feel better.
My vision for the future is seeing our Association as a resource and to support to you our
Members in different ways. For example we should work on providing continuing education
at a reasonable cost, this should be provided to all members, hairstyling, esthetics, make
up, and artificial nail enhancements. This should be planned ahead on a calendar year
starting in January thus making it easy for us to schedule for professional development. In
my opinion, professional development should be made available to those outside the metro
area as well.
Students and schools have special needs that should be addressed as well. We work in
sync with the Department of Education but there are many ways we could better support
our schools, educators and students to help further their success rate, this is a particular
passion of mine.
This is a new day and we are required by Government to follow new rules in the work place.
For example, on every shift we are now required to have a staff member to be fully trained in
first aid, we are required to have MSDS sheets on every product in our shops, from the
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laundry detergents we us to every chemical we use in the salon
and as well we all are required to have eye wash stations. This
is not even addressing the requirements of Labor Standards
that we need to be fully aware of. Gone are the days of being
able to say, “sorry,I didn’t know”. There are consequences that
can be imposed upon us and in this age and economy none us
need extra dollards coming out of our profits.
These points barley scratch the surface of work that needs to
be undertaken by your chosen Executive, I am willing to work
for you the Members. I have been around for a long time (
thus my picture tells the truth of my age) but I have valueable
knowledge that has been gathered over the years that could
be used to put us in a stronger position in the future. I have
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worked behind a chair, I was a Salon owner, a School owner
and an Educater as well.
I have common sense, a strong sense of fairness and a love for
this wondefful industry that continues to drive me in this direction. We are a member driven organization and we can achieve
much together. I would appreciate your vote in the upcoming
elections. Thank you for taking the time to read this Bio.
God bless us all and may you have a happy, healthy and
prosperous 2013.
Iris Harnish
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Lori
Langille
My name is Lori Langille from Truro, NS and I am seeking a
position on the Board. I bring with me 24 years experience in the
hair industry, am recently a new salon owner and am currently
Chairperson of the Provincial Examing and Licensing Committee.
I have been actively involved with CANS since 2009 when I had
the privilege of twice being elected as a Provincial Examiner.
The experience and the knowledge I gained during this time is
invaluable as I was taught and guided by some of the best in our
industry.
Serving my terms on the PELC was a fulfilling experience for me
as I was introduced to not only incredible, new, upcoming talent,
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but to the many amazing schools and Instructors
we have in our province.
This inspired me to register in the long awaited
upcoming Train the Trainer course being offered at
CANS in April. Also recently, I attended the
Judging Seminar at CANS and enrolled in the
Master Judges training.
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I hope to win your vote as we elect a new Board.
I have great enthusiasm not only for this industry,
but for our Association. My previous experience
with the PELC has prepared me for the responsibilities and tasks that Board incurs. I look forward
to representing our Membership with your vote.
Respectfully,
Lori Langille
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Alicia
Melanson
Alicia has been an active member of CANS over the past eight
years, holding a Master Stylist and Makeup Artist License. From
graduating with High Honors, placing in competitions, and
putting in her time in the salon, she is now the President and
CEO of Alicia Melanson Hair & Makeup Inc.
Alicia currently works part time behind the chair, which keeps her
in tune to the current needs of the industry and staff. She is a
full time Mother and business owner/operator. She feels that her
experience in business is new and relevant to the future stylists,
cosmetologists and small business owners of the near future and
would love your vote to become a Board Member.
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Jocelyn
Melanson
Jocelyn Melanson (BA) has worked in the industry for 30+ years.
Her experience includes working behind the chair as a Master
Stylist and also as an educator for companies such as Redken
and Goldwell.
She has participated in numerous competitions and photo
shoots. Her years as stylist led her to developing the studio at
Spirit. She currently works as Spa Director for Spirit Spa in
downtown Halifax.
She is actively involved in numerous charities including Bust A
Move, Laing House and Burn Treatment Society as well as being
the mother of two busy children.
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She has served as Treasurer on the Board of
Directors at CANS for the past year and a half.
In her role as Treasurer, she has worked closely
with the Executive Director and the President to
ensure a balanced budget and she has actively
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participated in decisions at the board level while
keeping the best interest of the members as a
whole during each process. She is asking for your
continued support as she seeks reelection to the
Board.
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Malcolm
Norton
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the last six years, it’s that nothing worth
doing is easy.
My name is Malcolm Norton. And I’m asking for your vote.I moved to Nova
Scotia as a young man of 19, having trained with one of the top five salons
in London, England. I knew a lot about hair and not much about business.
Today I own one of the most successful salons in the Region, and I continue
to practice my craft behind the chair. Because I love this business.
Our industry is constantly changing. It was my honour and passion over the
past six years to be involved with your association, most recently as President
and before that Treasurer. It was a very busy time but it’s also been very
gratifying and time well spent. Look at what we’ve accomplished together!
We established a partnership with industry stakeholders, staging
enhanced and free AGM weekends that inspire and inform; we developed
free province-wide professional development events to ensure that
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everyone benefits; I think it’s fair to say that we’ve
modernized the Association from the bottom up.
I’m proud of what we’ve done, from little things like a
friendly voice on the phone in the office, to big things
like ensuring our members are free to move and work
anywhere in the country; from member discounts, to
ensuring that our legislation is a true reflection of who
we are. Not the least of these being this online vote for
the Board by the whole membership, one of the first
associations to do this.
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Things have changed for the better, and I’m so happy
to have been part of that historic change. I also have a
vision for the future.
I see that there is more to be done, and I want to be
part of it. I have learned so much from all of you in the
last six years and I sincerely believe that supporting
one another will make us all stronger.
My name is Malcolm Norton. And I’m asking for your
vote to continue what I’ve helped to begin.
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Lloyd
Petrie
Lloyd Petrie is currently known as the President of the Cosmetology
Association of Nova Scotia; presently very involved with the transition of the new Act and Board. During the 2012 Elections he stated
“ I am capable of leading us through this transitional process”.
Ideas are a dime a dozen but the implementation is important, here
we are now - Election of a New Board; this certainly encapsulates
Lloyd’s statements back in September 2012. He works between
Halifax & Cape Breton with much commitment for CANS and its
Membership .
Lloyd has been very active with CANS for years, serving on the
Member Services Committee in the beginning. Then moving on to
be elected as a Provincial Examiner with the PELC. Lloyd was
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elected Chairperson of the PELC, travelling
the province doing Exams, School Visits and
Inspections; meeting many of the members
through his travels. He always looked for new
ways to improve relations with schools, students,
instructors and salons.
Lloyd, a Master Hair Instructor - Owns & Operates
his Business in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. When
Lloyd is not working in the salon or involved with
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association work, he is spending time with his
son Alexander, family and friends. Lloyd is
readily available to Members that wish to discuss
any issue or suggestion that may improve the
workings of the Association and Membership.
He can be contacted through email/telephone
numbers on the CANS website.
Lloyd says “ Vote for me and you will have a
representative of the Membership .”
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Susan -Hebert
Rivera
I am submitting to you a copy of my Professional Profile for your consideration
as a Board Member with CANS. I recently served one year on the PELC and
more recently as their secretary. I believe that as a board member I can provide
a fresh input and participate in facilitating and encouraging new ideas so that
the industry itself, salon owners, stylists, instructors and students can interact
successfully with CANS towards becoming a leading inspiration in Canada and
an institution where we can work together for changes that benefit us all.
My professional career has been dedicated and I feel my versatility combined
with my 30 plus years of experience and maturity makes me an ideal
candidate to serve as a representative of my fellow piers.
I thank you in advance for your consideration and would very much appreciate
the opportunity to serve on the CANS Board of Directors.
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Susan Rivera-Hebert - Professional Profile
Master Cosmetologist Instructor in Hairdressing
Master Award Certificate Teachers Advanced Hair
Design in Cosmetology with Pivot Point International
Former Instructor at the following: Mario’s School,
Transformation, Toni and Guy Academy
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Stylist: Tony & Guy Sherry Lane TX, L’Image,
NAKA Hair
Platform Artist - L’Oreal and L’Image
Color Rep - L’Oreal and Schwarzkopf
Pivot Point International Advanced teachers courses (five)
Certification - Men’s Advanced
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Tracy
Samson
Hello fellow cosmetologists, my name is Tracy Samson and for the past 22
years I have been an active member of our association- first as a hairstylist,
then as an aesthetician and now I am both a hair and aesthetics instructor.
With a passion for this industry and the students entering the profession, I
became a member of the provincial examining and licensing committee of
which I was a member for four years.
Currently I hold the position of first vice president on the board and have
been fortunate to work with some amazing and talented individuals. Although at times we as board members don’t always agree, we all have one
thing in common: a passion for this industry and its members.
Building on that passion, I would like to serve a term as a director within our
new board and develop a new strategic plan to prepare us as we face the
future with a strong innovative direction, unified as a professional body.
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Innovation, celebration and pride are some of the
words I would use to describe my time as a board
member.
As cosmetologists moving forward we need to
be “the change” and live the ideals we require to
excel. We need to take pride in everyday accomplishments and we all need to take the time to
savor the firm belief that we are all part of a fundamental shift in this profession.
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It’s ours to decide…..be the change and together
we can move OUR vision of cosmetology forward.
I would be honored to stand with you and for you
to ensure that your voices are heard so that we
can all be proud of our association.
I look forward to moving this association forward
with you and would like to thank you in advance
for your support.
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Tracy
Thomas
As a master esthetician with more then 15 years experience, and
the owner of a mobile esthetic spa ( www.tracythomasmobileesthetics.com) I am able to bring both the experience of an owner
and an esthetician to the board table.
Government appointed to the Provincial Examining and Licensing
Committee of the board from 2009 to 2012, I have made valuable
contributions to our industry. During my time with CANS I have
provided leadership and perspective in a variety areas including
Provincial examining, Provincial inspecting, Legislative committee,
instructors in services, helped to facilitate the new AGM/LOOK
event and judged competitions.
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While we have accomplished much of the over past several years,
there is still much to be done and I believe my unique back ground
and experience will help insure that we are successful together.
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Joyce
Treen
My name is Joyce Treen. I have been a fellow Cosmetology Association of Nova
Scotia (CANS) member for 29 yrs and over that time have served on the Board of
Directors 3 terms.
Having owned my own small salon in Eastern Passage for 27 yrs, I have seen a
great deal of change in our industry, both good and bad. I am proud to have been
one of the members of the Coalition that fought for change in our industry several
years ago. As a result of these battles, our present Association was born. I have
remained closely involved since that time. Great strides forward have been made
and I hope to continue to lead further changes for the
betterment of our industry.
In the fall of 2012, Government passed our new Act into law. This is a huge
accomplishment on the part of our Association and an example of the type of
positive change possible. It was a long road to get this new Act into reading and
then acceptance. I have learned a great deal through the process and am proud to
have been part of it.
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CANS and its Board of Directors, over the past several
years have proven that hard work and dedication to its
members, can lead to positive change. I wish to be part
of this.
I have greatly enjoyed my time serving our membership
as a Board member in the past and would like to put my
name forward to once again serve as your representative
on the new Board. I feel that I continue to have more to
offer our membership and commit to put forward my full
efforts and energy to moving our industry forward in a
positive and professional manner.
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I would appreciate your support to continue to
represent you and our industry on the new CANS Board
of Directors. The world is constantly changing and
growing and so is our industry. We need an association
that will continue to move us forward into the future. I ask
for your vote to allow me continue to work for you as
your elected member and ensure that our association
continues in a positive direction.
Thank you for your time and interest in our wonderful
industry’s future.
Yours truly, Joyce Treen
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Patricia
Twast
I have been a licensed and an active
hairdresser since 1975. Also, I hold
a Nail Technician license as well as
Specific License. I am a Master Hair
Instructor for 27 years with the Nova
Scotia Community College.
In the past years I have served as
a Director with the Cosmetology
Association. The yearly AGM for CANS
is to me one of the most important
meetings to attend, and I have been a
faithful attendee for close to 20 years.
Most recently I have run the elections
for the Executive, which had been held
at the AGM. The recent changes in the
Cosmetology Act, from my point of
view, are a positive move forward for
our Association and I am very excited
to be part of them.
Being from the Cape Breton area, just
off the Causeway, I feel that I can give
a positive representation from this area
of the province.
Thank you for your vote.
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Bonnie
Williams
Hairstylist over 30 years. Instructor of Cosmetology of Hairstyling for the past
13 years, with the last 9 being at Burridge Campus NSCC. Member of ABA
Judging Panel of Canada for the past 10 years, soon to be Gold Medal Judge.
Redken Associate Artist 1998-Present I have become a Redken Certified
Colorist, facilitating classes in color, design, competition, and texture services.
Captain for Skills N.S. -Setting up competition and training provincial winners for
Canada Skills National Competition, having students win a Bronze and 2 Gold
medals at the national level.
Seasoned Competitor- 20 Awards to date in most categories of competitionlatest 1st. in Maritime ABA Ladies Trend cut which earns the right to compete in
the National ladies trend cut in Toronto on March 25th. 2013. Winning awards
for Creative Day- Provincial Champion 2008-and 2009, Ladies Trend, Men’s
Trend. I Competed in Hair Worlds 2008, in Chicago, and 2010 in Paris. I Placed
2nd. in the first and only Canada Cup and earned a spot on the Ladies technical
team for Worlds in Paris, 2010.
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Training of student’s for local hair show competitions,
and ABA’s, and for Skills Canada competitions.
Student’s often placing in the top 3 at the local shows,
I have had 5 students win 1st. at the ABA New Talent
and 3 win 1st. at the Carnival of Beauty- New Talent.
One student has recently won National trend Cut in 2012
Toronto ABA.
“Progress is success, if you see you have done better
work than the day before, then you’ve been successful
whether it be in salon work or in competition- continue
to grow both personally and professional, challenge
yourself, and have FUN!!” I would love an opportunity
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to be a voice for the South-West Nova region, and for
anyone that needs me to speak on their behalf.
I have been attending the AGM ever since we had the
conflict between the Association and the Coalition. It
made me stand up and take notice. It has made me realize that we can make positive changes to our governing
body, and that we can have a say, should we want to
stand up and voice it. I can be that voice!
Please show your support for me and vote.
Bonnie Williams
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