April Mills
Accra
Summary
A well-presented, articulate BA honours holder in Acting for stage and Media with a passion for storytelling and genuine interest in people and events.
I'm a confident, energetic person, with the ability to make audience feel comfortable.
An effective communicator, bilingual in 3 Ghanaian languages and thus relate well with people from most backgrounds and levels.
Comfortable working in a fast paced, hands-on work environment and always willing to upskill and learn.
Looking to work with an exciting and innovative organisation that offers room for growth and progression.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Beauty Therapist/Hair Stylii
Beauty Bank
10.2025 - Current
- Delivered personalized skincare consultations to enhance client satisfaction and loyalty.
- Applied advanced techniques in facials, waxing, and body treatments to improve client experiences.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of beauty trends and product lines for informed recommendations.
Beauty Therapist/ hair dresser
Aprilsbeautyhaven
- Current
- Carefully plan days ahead so that collage tasks with deadlines are met and my children have an organised and structured day
- Completed a Dermalogica skin care training course and won 'Student of the year' proving my ability and passion within the skin care industry
- Provide both hair and beauty treatments at discounted prices for clients outside working hours to promote and improve my learned skills
Hairdresser (part time)
Texture salon- Hair by Floria
04.2022 - 08.2025
- Provide washing services for all hair types (including curly/afro textures)
- Provide cutting services for all hair types
- Provide treatment services for all hair types; Olaplex, Protein, moisture
- Provide styling services for all hair types; blow-dry, silk-press/flat ironing, diffuse, wash 'n' go's
Beauty Therapist (Part Time)
Chelsea Habour Hotel
09.2021 - 08.2025
- Providing facial treatments
- Providing massage treatments (including pregnancy massage)
- Provide bamboo massage treatments
- Providing cleansing/exfoliating body scrub treatments
- Provide waxing treatments
Beauty Therapist (part-time)
Leonardos City Hotels
07.2021 - 09.2021
- Providing facial treatments
- Provide brow/lash tint treatments
- Providing massage treatments
- Provide bamboo massage treatments
- Providing exfoliating body scrub treatments
Beauty therapist
Queen Esther Spa
10.2019 - 12.2019
- Perform reception and managerial duties for example open and close shop, prepare beauty rooms (sauna, steam, tanning, changing), answer the phone, book in appointments, take payments and provide refreshments a for clients
- Give a facials by cleansing, massaging and toning a client's skin
- Shape/tint eyebrows and lashes
- Give manicures/pedicures
- Remove unwanted facial and body hair by waxing
- Provide Hammam treatments (to Turkish Bath)
- Give electro-therapy treatments to improve skin texture and tone
Merchandiser
Zara
04.2010 - 09.2017
- Working closely with department managers and shop floor staff to discuss floor plans
- Making financial presentations to senior managers
- Training and supervising junior/shop floor staff
- Managing stock takes and replenishments of stock
- Setting promotions/ price reductions as appropriate
- Assessing sales performances
- Tidying up/arranging products in stock room
Cleaner/Trainee care assistant
Anchor Homes Elizabethan
09.2008 - 09.2009
- Ensuring the environment is clean, welcoming and comfortable for residents
- Making beds and doing laundry
- Keeping records of housekeeping stocks and ordering supplies
- General upkeep of communal areas and bedrooms.
- Helping with personal care; showering/dressing up
- Supporting residents with eating and drinking
- Supporting residents with social and physical activities
- Booking and going on appointments
Education
Level 3 Hairdressing (Diploma of Higher Education) -
London Hair Academy
12.2021
Level 2 Womens hairdressing (Diploma of Higher Education) -
Lambeth College
10.2020
Beauty therapist level 2/3 Hairdressing level 2 (Diploma of Higher Education) -
LAMBETH COLLEGE
10.2020
Acting for Stage Media (BA Honours) -
Thames Valley University
07.2010
English Literature (A-Level or equivalent) -
JOHN RUSKIN COLLEGE
07.2005
including Maths and English (GCSE's) -
ST JOHN RIGBY SCHOOL
01.2003
Skills
Excellent verbal skills, clear articulation, voice modulation, engaging storytelling, and understanding non-verbal cues for TV
Ability to gather, verify facts, write compelling copy, and separate fact from opinion
Websites
Certification
- Lash FX eyelash extension June 2019 to Present
- London sugaring company June 2019 to Present
- ICOES (Trendimi) Beauty Technician June 2016 to Present
Skills
Thinking on your feet, handling breaking news, working under pressure, and meeting tight deadlines.
Work Experience
01-2017
Awards
VTCT NVQ Level 3 hairdressing December 2021, Client consultation, Promote products and services, Colour correction, Creative Colour and Lighten, Creative Hair cuts, Creative hair ups, Creative style and dress, Cut mens hair styles, Extensions, City and Guilds Level 2 women's hairdressing October 2020, Client consultation, Shampoo and condition the hair & scalp, Promote products and services, Cut women's hair, Colour and lighten hair, Dress hair (hair ups), Plait and twist hair, City & Guilds Level 3 Beauty Therapy Techniques July 2019, Dermalogica student of the year June 2019, City & Guilds level 2 Beauty Therapy June 2018, City & Guilds level 2 Nail Technician June 2018
Community Service & Volunteer Work
Croydon Clock Tower, Volunteer Personal Assistant, 2006-08, 2007-08, First point of contact: answering the phone, Managing diaries and organising meetings and appointments, Typing and preparing reports and presentations, Managing database and filling system, Organising events and conferences, Liaising with staff, suppliers and clients, Reminding managers of tasks and deadlines, Completing miscellaneous tasks to support management
Driver's Licenses
Cars
Links
http://reed.co.uk
Timeline
Beauty Therapist/Hair Stylii
Beauty Bank
10.2025 - Current
Hairdresser (part time)
Texture salon- Hair by Floria
04.2022 - 08.2025
Beauty Therapist (Part Time)
Chelsea Habour Hotel
09.2021 - 08.2025
Beauty Therapist (part-time)
Leonardos City Hotels
07.2021 - 09.2021
Beauty therapist
Queen Esther Spa
10.2019 - 12.2019
Merchandiser
Zara
04.2010 - 09.2017
Cleaner/Trainee care assistant
Anchor Homes Elizabethan
09.2008 - 09.2009
Beauty Therapist/ hair dresser
Aprilsbeautyhaven
- Current
Level 3 Hairdressing (Diploma of Higher Education) -
London Hair Academy
Level 2 Womens hairdressing (Diploma of Higher Education) -
Lambeth College
Beauty therapist level 2/3 Hairdressing level 2 (Diploma of Higher Education) -
LAMBETH COLLEGE
Acting for Stage Media (BA Honours) -
Thames Valley University
English Literature (A-Level or equivalent) -
JOHN RUSKIN COLLEGE
including Maths and English (GCSE's) -
ST JOHN RIGBY SCHOOL