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.