Lend a Helping Hand | Hurricane Helene Relief
Alkali and LMI Builders are accepting donations for people affected by Hurricane Helene! Bring your items to the salon and/or come get a haircut on Sunday, October 13 from 12pm-5pm. LMI Builders is matching money raised up to $2,000! Learn more.
Winston-Salem
336-724-1453
Wren Woodall
she/her
Salon Manager
If you’ve been to our salon, you’ve probably met Wren. She’s our spunky salon manager who helps keep everything from going off the rails. Wrenn’s originally from Miami (or Chicago depending on when you ask) but made the Winston-Salem area her home in 2020.
It’s no wonder Wren has such managerial prowess—she has a corporate human resource management background. Like her peers, she’s crazy for all things hair and beauty, so she fits right in with the Alkali family and loves using her skills at a high-end salon. Not to mention, it’s a lot more fun for her than the corporate world!
When it comes to hairstylists, one of her favs is the shag queen Jayne Matthews. When it comes to celebrity makeovers, she’d like to see Brittney Spears get one—because, well, the girl’s been through a lot and deserves it! Speaking of makeovers and hairstyles, Wren’s all-time favorite hairstyle is her current one (perfectly crafted and styled by Alkali’s own Brittney Shanks). Of course, like pretty much everyone else, she’s had a few epic hair fails. Her worst was the time she wanted to be like Gwen Stefani when she was 14. This involved an at-home bleach and chemical cut. Let’s just say she’ll never try that again.
Wren’s favorite hair service is Renewal Remedies. As one that adores coloring her lovely locks, she considers it her saving grace. Ask her about her favorite product and she’ll name Oribe’s Swept Up. The why can be described in just one word—volume! The professional “tool” she’d recommend is an action—pre-book your hair appointment. It’s hands down the key to successful hair care. One other word of Wrenn wisdom is this: Listen to your hairdresser.
Outside of Alkali, Wren loves going to the movies with her kids. She also loves to curl up with a good book. But watch out. She’s also an avid wrestling enthusiast—chokeslam or piledriver anyone?
Qualifications & Certifications
Wren is an avid learner and loves to evolve her skills. She's earned several advanced degrees and certifications in her field and totally nerds out on data and spreadsheets. But what can't be taught is her incredible people skills—this girl's a natural! Whether she's dealing with clients or staff, Wren's natural talent and training help maintain Alkali's high standards of service and team-focused environment.​​
Advanced Degrees
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Master of Arts, Human Resources Management & Services, Cornell University, 2021
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Master of Science, Library & Information Sciences, University of Chicago 2009
Licenses & Certifications
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Top Gun Front Desk Certified
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Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Human Resources Certification Institute, 2016, 2021
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for HR Certificate, Cornell University, 2020
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Employment Law Certificate, Cornell University, 2020
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Conflict Resolution, Chicago Center for Conflict Resolution, 2017
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Kronos Workforce (UKG) Certified, Multisoft Virtual Academy, 2016
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WorkDay Certified Instructor, WorkDay, 2016
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Grant Writing, DePaul University 2015
Fun Facts About Wren
Zodiac
Taurus
Enneagram
Type 3
Harry Potter House
Hufflepuff
Favorite Holiday
Halloween & Christmas
Dog or Cat person?
Dog
Favorite Music
80s
Favorite Food
Chilaquiles
Hobbies
Reading, watching movies, wrestling enthusiast
Pick 1 Superpower
Teleportation