Shelly Wilson

Salon Founder :: Pro Beauty :: Client Relationship Management :: Business Operations

Chicago, Illinois, United States

About

Multifaceted and skilled executive with 10+ years of pro-beauty industry experience. Leading growth through education, inspiration, and dedicated support. Quality-focused professional with authentic interpersonal communication skills. Experience includes hair salon owner, small business operator, administrator, educator for a global haircare brand, hair design, retail merchandising, social media curation, mentorship and training. Proficient in SaaS + CRMs- Mindbody, Salesforce, Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Slack, Notion, Brex, Zoho, ADP payroll services, and related software.

Experience

  • senior sales + education support - north america at evo
    Oct 2025 - Present · 10 mos

    evo is a full concept professional haircare brand. born from a desire to shake up the hair industry status quo, evo has grown from an aussie upstart into a global movement of salons, stylists and free-thinkers. saving ordinary humans from themselves™

  • Small Business Digital Ready Advocate at Verizon
    Apr 2025 - Present · 1 yr 4 mos

    In partnership with Citizen Verizon, advocates help small business owners understand and access the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready program- connecting small businesses with the resources and support they need to succeed in the digital landscape.

  • Founder at Nomobo Salon
    Mar 2014 - Present · 12 yrs 5 mos

    TIME OUT 2026 - THE BEST HAIR SALONS IN CHICAGO

  • Executive Assistant at Protégé
    Jan 2023 - Sep 2024 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Chicago Tech Startup | Protégé is a platform that allows anyone in the world to audition with the best experts in each industry for a chance to become their protégé.

  • KEVIN.MURPHY (8 yrs 10 mos)
    • SESSION.SALON Educator
      Mar 2022 - Jan 2024 · 1 yr 11 mos

      An elevated program, SESSION.SALON is a unique sales, education, and communication program designed specifically for hairdressers.

    • COLOR.ME Educator
      Apr 2015 - Jan 2024 · 8 yrs 10 mos

      Regional DIAMOND.KEY Educator for KEVIN.MURPHY + Premier Beauty

    • COLOR.MASTER
      Sep 2017 - Mar 2020 · 2 yrs 7 mos

      KEVIN.MURPHY Education & Sales- Regional Education Manager