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WBI BARBERS ‘HEART’ VETS AND A HAIRCUT “MAKES A MAN”
Not many job fairs begin with a US Marine colorguard. Even fewer have 20 barbers, and 16 hair, makeup and massage technicians volunteering their services to astonished and grateful veterans of four wars under one roof, but none have the personal stories that emerged under the clippers of WBI’s student barbers. Around 700 jobseekers showed up to the San Fernando Veteran’s Employment Committee’s Job Fair at the Sepulveda Recreation Center on May 27th. Invited by California’s unemployment services, EDD, Worksource … Read entire article »
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WBI MENTOR: See How She Sparkles — Vanessa Martinez Super Cuts’ Super Manager
Meet Vanessa Martinez , Manager of Supercuts West Hollywood Ramada branch shop . The charismatic Ms. Martinez is a great example of how a ‘hairstyling’ career can become so much more than “just “cutting hair. The gorgeous but humble Vanessa has paid her dues, and gracefully climbed the corporate ladder to her present, exciting position. More than on-site specific salon management, Vanessa is a traveling recruiter for the huge chain. Known for her kind and constructive critique, supportive enthusiasm and long, long, glossy mane of hair, Ms. Vanessa leads by example. No ivory tower salon diva, she’s very approachable, fun-loving, yet professional. vanessa Martinez still cuts hair, but on certain days she travels to teach and mentor. She gives a huge amount of heartfelt support to WBI students looking for advice on jobs and technique. Vanessa has a … Read entire article »
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