I worked 14 years in the salon industry as a hairstylist and trainer. This career helped me to master the skills that allowed me to be able to deliver every customer the results that they were seeking. The unique opportunity that working in the salon industry provides is teaching interpersonal communication skills that are hard to obtain in other careers, but can translate to any field. My time in the industry taught me to interpret multiple forms of communication from clients and the ability to find unspoken and underlying concerns and goals, even in the event where it may be difficult to verbalize.Due to unforeseen circumstances I have recently had to leave the industry.I am currently studying in a UX Design certificate program. I love the idea that in this field I will still be able to focus on delivering an exceptional customer experience. I hope to use the personal skills I currently hold in addition to the technical skills I am obtaining to succeed in any task that I may encounter.