Ava Allegre
Education:
Savannah College of Art and Design — Sept 2021 - Jun 2025
B.F.A in Business of Beauty and Fragrance
Accomplishments:
Dean’s List 2023, 2024, 2025
Content Creation for SCAD Beauty Social Media
Skills:
Canva, Figma, Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Social Media Marketing, Brand Strategy, Creative Direction, Styling
Leadership, Communication, Public Speaking, Motivated, Eye for Design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
IGK Salon — Manager / Front Desk | Oct 2025 - Current
Manage full-scale salon operations and front-of-house coordination, ensuring a luxury client experience from check-in through checkout.
Oversee stylist scheduling and appointment flow, optimizing daily efficiency and supporting a high-volume service environment.
Handle financial responsibilities including register reconciliation, daily till management, and preparation of bank deposits.
Coordinate behind-the-scenes logistics such as vendor communication, supply ordering, equipment maintenance, and facility services to support uninterrupted salon performance.
Free People (Free-est) — Keyholder | June 2025 - Oct 2025
Balanced client experience, styling, and operational responsibilities in a fast-paced retail environment.
Built strong customer relationships through personalized service and brand storytelling.
Supported visual merchandising and maintained the store’s aesthetic and presentation standards.
Assisted with opening/closing procedures, inventory management, and day-to-day team operations.
Refinery 29 x SCAD — Writer, Interviewer | Feb 2024
Wrote article for R29 website discussing emerging streetwear style for college students setting current fashion trends.
Interviewed students at an event to gather insights and perspectives for an engaging and entertaining column.
Collaborated with photographers, SCAD faculty, and the R29 team to enhance the article with high-quality visuals.
The Rink on the Beach — Customer Service | Aug 2020 - Aug 2023
Managed client operations, ensuring efficient and timely service.
Handled front-facing customer communication, inquiries, and support.
Organized and executed events for groups ranging from 30 to 200 people, creating exceptional customer experiences.
Designed and maintained visual store displays to increase sales and enhance the shopping experience.
ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO
SCAD Beauty Senior Capstone Collection — Creative Director and Producer | Jan 2025 - May 2025
Analyzed current beauty trends and consumer needs to identify whitespace opportunities within the beauty industry.
Created a new fragrance brand and physical product concept, developing a modular fragrance system consisting of three parts designed to personalize the fragrance experience.
Collaborated with various SCAD students to produce a 3D-printed product, photoshoot, and product animations demonstrating the concept in use.