MURIEL BOWSER
MAYOR
March 19, 2024
The Honorable Phil Mendelson
Chairman
Council of the District of Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
In accordance with section 2 of the Confirmation Act of 1978, effective March 3, 1979 (D.C. Law 2-
142; D.C. Official Code § 1-523.01), and pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 47-2853.06(c), I am pleased
to nominate the following individual:
Ms. Vonetta Dumas Jennings
Holbrook Terrace, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(Ward 5)
for reappointment as a specialty cosmetologist member of the Board of Barber and Cosmetology, for
a term to end December 13, 2026.
Enclosed, you will find biographical information detailing the experience of the above-mentioned
nominee, together with a proposed resolution to assist the Council during the confirmation process.
I would appreciate the Council’s earliest consideration of this nomination for confirmation. Please
do not hesitate to contact me, or Steven Walker, Director, Mayor’s Office of Talent and
Appointments, should the Council require additional information.
Sincerely,
Muriel Bowser
Mayor
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Chairman Phil Mendelson
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6 A PROPOSED RESOLUTION
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10 IN THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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15 To confirm the reappointment ofVonetta Dumas Jennings to the Board of Barber and
16 Cosmetology.
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18 RESOLVED, BY THE COUNCIL OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, that this
19 resolution may be cited as the "Board of Barber and Cosmetology Vonetta Dumas Jennings
20 Confirmation Resolution of 2024".
21 Sec. 2. The Council of the District of Columbia confirms the reappointment of:
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23 Ms. Vonetta Dumas Jennings
24 Holbrook Terrace, NE
25 Washington, DC 20002
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28 as a specialty cosmetologist member of the Board of Barber and Cosmetology, established by
29 D.C. Official Code§ 47-2853 .06(c), for a term to end December 13, 2026.
30 Sec. 3. The Council of the District of Columbia shall transmit a copy of this resolution,
31 upon its adoption, to the nominee and to the Office of the Mayor.
32 Sec. 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
 Vone a Dumas
Summary
Accomplished and energetic Cosmetologist with approximately 20 years of achievement in haircare,
skincare and makeup. Motivated leader and successful entrepreneur with a strong record of increasing
sales and revenue. Areas of expertise include leadership, relationship building, negotiations and
written/oral communication.
Skills
Administration and Management Sales and Marketing
Growing Revenue Education/Training/Curriculum
Time Management Development
Staff Management High Performance Evaluation
Haircu ing, Haircolor, Makeup
Experience
Image Specialist/Owner, 07/2011 to Present
Signature Image Salon, LLC - Washington, DC
Establish and maintain the brand of Signature Image Salon; Establish code of
ethics, implement policies, goals, objectives and procedures, to enhance the brand; Solicit
guest and staff feedback on ways to strengthen the brand to retain and expand our clientele.
Hire, train and professionally develop stylists in every aspect for high performance in service
and skill.
Manage daily activities, ensure smooth operations and provide a broad range of services.
Maintain and grow business. Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other
performance data to measure productivity efficiency and goal achievement.
Hairstylist, 01/2009 to 07/2011
Salon Revive - Washington, DC
Built a solid reputation as a stylist and contributed with making salon the number one salon in
the city for natural haircare on search engines and review sites. Increased both salon service
sales.
Established a healthy haircare regimen for guest which built guest loyalty. Establishing
myself as an expert and go to for cuts, color and makeovers.
Demonstrated leadership, developing a training program for salon assistants.
CEO, Image Management Specialist, 04/2008 to 04/2011
Diverse Images Image Design Consulting Group - District Heights, MD
Developed and facilitated Image Building Workshops/ Social Etique e Workshops.
 Developed appearance strategies, cultivated professional/personal image, established client
confidence related to Makeover Management.
Created looks for short-term and long-term image solutions for clients hair, skin, makeup,
wardrobe styling, as well as gave lessons on managing image.
Educator, 11/2006 to 04/2008
Aveda Institute - Washington, DC
Organized 10 week module curriculums part of a 10 month program. Planned 4Mat(t) Lessons
for all learner types, demonstrated and facilitated technical skill training.
Provided guidance for student's ongoing skill development. Evaluated student progress in
the classroom and clinic floor related to their technical skills, professionalism, customer
service and retail sales.
Facilitated Aveda Trademark Workshops: Behind the Scenes, and Performance Aveda.
Instructor, 08/2005 to 03/2006
Heritage Institute - Manassas, VA
Facilitated collaborative teaching methods, exercised creative talent and theoretical
knowledge utilizing a variety of instructional techniques.
Assisted with design, development and assessment of curriculum program.
Organized 6 week modules, planned lessons, coached and evaluated student skill
development.
Education
B.A: Speech Communications, Jan 2004
Northern Kentucky University - Highland Heights, KY
Speech Communications
A.S: Business Management and Marketing, Jan 2001
University of Cincinnati - Cincinnati, OH
Business Management and Marketing
Certificate of Completion : Cosmetology, Oct 1995
Moler-Hollywood Beauty Academy - Cincinnati, Oh
Additional Information
Sophisticate Black Hair 12/14, 2/2015
5D02 Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner 1/2012-12/2014
The Making of 6 Figure Hairstylist, 2013
Beauty Expert in Politics of Pre y 1/2013 Hair Care Tips
Ask a Pro Summer 2013 Issue of Naturally Happy Hair
The Head to Toe Producer, Beautiful Women In and Out, 2012
Voted Best Hair Salon Refinery 29, 2012
Co-Author Executive Etique e Power, 2009
 Executive Office of the Mayor – Mayor’s Office of Talent and Appointments
John A. Wilson Building | 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, Suite 600 | Washington, DC 20004
Vonetta Dumas Jennings
Ms. Voneta Dumas Jennings is a very passionate, talented, ambitious Image Management
Specialist, who enjoys making people look and feel good about
themselves.
Ms. Dumas Jennings specializes in Total Image Makeovers for men and
women for both their professional and social image, while utilizing over
18 years of professional experience in the beauty industry. Recently, she
was selected as one of the top experts in her respective specialty to co-
author Executive Etiquette Power, a book providing the most powerful
executive etiquette information and strategies available.
Ms. Dumas Jennings is a well sought out hairstylist, image stylist, and
etiquette coach. She consistently improves her guest's confidence by
offering techniques on how to dress for function and fashion, how to
maintain healthy tresses, and the techniques needed to pull off a total
image transformation. She is very passionate about people and lends her services to a diverse range
of philanthropic projects. She is a proud graduate of Northern Kentucky University where she
obtained a B.A. in Speech Communications, and from the University of Cincinnati where she
acquired an A.S. in Business Management and Marketing.
A Ward 5 resident, Ms. Dumas Jennings’s experience and professional repertoire have afforded
her the opportunity to work with a wide range of clients, from celebrities to diplomats. She serves
as a corporate workshop facilitator, does teen workshops for image and etiquette development for
Washington, D.C. government funded programs, community-based programs, and has been
featured on Fox News as an “on-air” makeover expert.
 GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Executive Office of Mayor Muriel Bowser
Office of the General Counsel to the Mayor
To: Tomas Talamante, Steve Walker
From: Betsy Cavendish
Date: March 8, 2024
Subject: Legal sufficiency review of Resolutions nominating David Cavalcante and
Vonetta Dumas Jennings as members of the Board of Barber and Cosmetology
This is to Certify that this office has reviewed the above-referenced resolutions and
found them to be legally unobjectionable. If you have any questions in this regard, please do not
hesitate to call Erika Satterlee, Deputy General Counsel, Executive Office of the Mayor, at 202-
724-1303, or me at 202-724-7681.
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Elizabeth A. (Betsy) Cavendish
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The John A. Wilson Building • 1350 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW • Suite 300 • Washington, D.C. 20004 • Office (202) 724-7681