After graduating from Auburn University in 2005 with an International Business Degree, I moved to Birmingham, Alabama to attend XCELL Academy, a Paul Mitchell partner school. Upon completion of the cosmetology program, I began the instructors program, I became Paul Mitchell certified level 1 in cutting and coloring. I attended "Paul Mitchell's Signature Gathering" in Las Vegas, and "We Run with Scissors" in New Orleans where I learned the latest in cutting and coloring techniques. I was also fortunate to experience hands on training with Paul Mitchell's editorial director Lucie Doughty where I learned foiling artistry. The Sanctuary Salon allows the perfect setting to share my passion for the beauty industry.

2007
Paul Mitchell's "Signature Gathering" - Las Vegas, Nevada
Color & Cutting with Scott Cole and Linda Yodice
Styling with Jimmy Angel
Cutting with Takashi Kitamura
Business Building Global Art Director Robert Cromeans
Color Class National Artistic Director Stephanie Kocielski
Paul Mitchell "We Run With Scissors" Cutting Class
Paul Mitchell - Certified Level 1 Cutting and Level Color

2008
Spring Foiling Class with Editorial Director Lucie Doughtie

2009
FHI Cutting - Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Schwarzkopf Color - Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Biloxi Hairshow: Aquage Updo, Paul Mitchell Cut & Color Class
PRIVE Cutting Class - The Sanctuary Salon
Chi Updo Class - Mobile, Alabama
San Antonio World's Fair Hair Show

2010
Framesi Color Class - Fairhope, Alabama
PRIVE Cutting Class - The Sanctuary
"Six Fingers" Paul Mitchell Cut / Color Class - Mobile, Alabama
Schwarzkopf Cutting & Color Class - Atlanta, Georgia
Smashbox Make-Up Class - The Sanctuary
Redken Color Class - The Sanctuary
Kevin Murphy Updo - Atlanta, Georgia
Simply Smooth Certification Level 1 & 2 - Mobile, Alabama
Southern Bride - Cover

2011
Aquage Academy - Louisana
Simply Smooth Regional Educators Class


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