Casie Hofman-Jensen
Coordinator- Clinical Instructor
Professional Work Experience
- ISU College of Technology Cosmetology Coordinator
- Licensed Instructor
- 16th Avenue Salon/Owner & Operator 14 years
Education
- ISU College of Technology Cosmetology Program Graduate
- Yearly Continuing Education Credits
Carrier Highlights
- Coordinator/ Cosmetology Program ISU College of Technology
- Mentor & Educator for high school & college Students
- Key note Speaker for college and high school students
- Member of Community Out Reach Board
One of my favorite professional experiences
I was asked by the Music & Drama dept. at ISU to take one of their leading ladies in the production of, Guys & Dolls, from a dark brown to a platinum blonde. We had 3 days to accomplish the process. It looks 16 hours over a two-day period. We worked her appointments in between her rehearsal schedule and school schedule. We were in the salon at odd hours, morning, noon & night, in order to complete this transformation. It was beautiful in the salon and even more beautiful on the stage. Sometimes you just have an end result that takes your own breath away. This was one of mine.
Elizabeth Quick
Clinical Instructor / Nail Instructor
Professional Work Experience
- Licensed Instructor
- Working in the industry for over 21 years
- Quick Cuts Salon Owner/Operator for 19 years
Education
- ISU College of Technology Cosmetology Program Graduate
- Yearly Continuing Education
One of my favorite professional experiences
I love working with people every day and helping them feel great about themselves. I have had the opportunity to work with a lot of people over the years. One of my favorite clients has Down syndrome. It has always been a challenge to cut his hair but as we have worked through his fears he now likes getting his hair cut. It has been so rewarding to cut his hair. I have learned so much from each person who has sat in my chair.
Phoebe Greene
Clinical Sr. Instructor
Professional Work Experience
- Working in the industry for over 35 years
- Salon owner for 23 years
- Taught Cosmetology for 15 years +
Career Highlights
- Opening a salon of my own
- Teaching hundreds of great students
- Attending National Cosmetology training events
One of my favorite professional experiences:
One of my favorite memories is when I ran the recruiting program for a previous employer. I had the opportunity to visit many high schools in Idaho. I watched students choose to attend Cosmetology and then observed their transformation into happy productive professionals. I find a great deal of satisfaction in being a small part in who they have become. Cosmetology has so many opportunities to change a person’s life and nothing is greater than assisting in that transformation.
Ximena Woods
Clinical Instructor
Professional Work Experience
- ISU College of Technology- Nail Tech Program
- Licensed Instructor
- 10 years Industry experience
- Self Employed Nail Tech for 8 years
Career Highlights
- Becoming self employed
- Becoming an Instructor
- Opening my own salon
Favorite Professional Experience
Being a nail tech has been the greatest job I've ever had. One of my most cherished and memorable experiences was opening my own salon. It has given me a sense of accomplishment and I can do what I love. I also wanted a place where I could offer some of my students a place to work where they could do what they love every day.
A Little About Me…
I love being in the salon, connecting with people, and creating art. I have had the most amazing coworkers and clients who have been supportive of me. Being in the salon is a place of comfort and relaxation for me. Creating art has always been a passion of mine, and when I combined my love of art with my love of nails, everything came together. I like challenging myself and trying new things. In my spare time, I like relaxing with my family and making any kind of art. I also like traveling whenever possible.