Rockie Ondrey-Prete has been working at JCPenney Salon since 2009. That’s fifteen years if you don’t want to do the math — and that longevity means something! Keep scrolling to read about an average day in the salon for Rockie.
Getting Started
The Tease: How many clients do you see everyday?
Rockie Ondrey-Prete: “It varies from day to day as far as how many clients I have and it depends on what their procedures are because some techniques take three hours, four hours… anywhere from three to eight people a day, just depending, because I’m not here for a full day to begin with.
Hitting the Midday Stride
How do you feel after you finish up a client’s hair?
Ondrey-Prete: My general feeling is a good feeling, especially when I’ve done somebody who is like really excited about their new look or how I’ve done their hair. That always makes me go home with a smile on my face.
Wrapping up the Day
Ondrey-Prete: I usually will check the towels before I leave, make sure that all the dirty towels are in the washer, there’s no towels left in the dryer, or capes in the dryer to be folded. I usually will try and go and check for color supplies in the back room. I’ll make a list of what we’re low on and go to the supply room and restock the back room.
And at the end of the day, I usually clock out. And then I will get my tips and go home for the day.
For an actual look at an average day at JCPenney Salon, check out our salon visit with Rockie on YouTube.
If you’re interested in learning more about a career at JCPenney Salon, visit jobs.jcp.com.
