MEET THE STAFF

Tony Promiscuo - Owner

Tony Promiscuo is one of the most sought after educators in the hair fashion industry.  Over the past two decades as a member of John Paul Mitchell Systems elite education team, Tony has shared his experience with more than ten thousand hairstylists worldwide. His mission as an educator was noted in 2007 when he was named Paul Mitchell Educator of the Year.

As a Paul Mitchell Educator, Tony has shared his vision as a platform artist with thousands of hairdressers worldwide.  That same vision is cultivated through the talented team of stylists at Godiva Salon.  Through an incredible training program, each team member develops the artistic talent and customer skills to make your visit a special experience.

Brittany Abbott - Stylist

Brittany's attention to fasion and design initially sparked her interest in cosmetology and ultimately lead her to become a hairstylist. In 2004 she started at Godvia Salon training under one of Paul Mitchell's top international educators. Prior to Godiva Salon, Brittany trained with some of the industry's leading Colorists and Master Stylists from Vidal Sassoon, Faurok and Redken systems gaining advanced knowledge of color/cutting techniques. As well as being one of Godiva's Thermal Reconditioning specialists, she is also experienced and trained in Hairdreams, the nations top hair extension system. Outside of the salon, Brittany furthers her creativity as a stylist at fashion shows in Dallas and Atlanta. She also has an immense passion for philanthropy and heads several fundraising events each year benefiting such organizations as Marietta Children's Outreach and Emory University's Huntington's Disease Foundation.

Susan Gordy - Stylist

Susan began her career as a make-up artist training with top national make-up artists from Aveda, Clinique, Stila, Smashbox, and Bobbi Brown cosmetics. She specializes in photographic, special events, and high fashion make-up. While continuing her work in make-up artistry she attended Paul Mitchell The School Atlanta where she expanded her credentials to include hair cuttins and coloring. There, she worked directly with Paul Mitchell Artistic Directors Scott Cole and Linda Yodice who educated her in advanced cutting and color techniques including carious block color techniques and the latest methods in cutting and texturizing. Susan has also been trained by Tony Promiscuo and Jeannine Occhipinti to perform Thermal Reconditioning. As a stylist, she continues her education taking classes not only with Tony, but with various other top educators with John Paul Michell Systems to keep her in touch with the latest stylists and trends.

Jeannine Occhipinti - Stylist

A native Atlantan, Jeannine started her career nearly twenty years ago apprenticing at a local leading salon. She was specially trained in Pivot Point Cutting at Jingles in New York City. When she began her work with Godiva Salon she became among the first stylists in the nation to be trained in block color and colorcutting techniques. Since then, she has continued her education by attending Paul Mitchell classes in Atlanta and Las Vegas, In addition, Jeannine is a three time graduate of the elite Roy Peter's Color Academy, providing her with the knowledge and skills to use all professional color lines. SHe is one of the salon's Thermal Reconditioning specialists, and has advanced training in Hairdreams Extensions. Her incredible charm and superior skill make her one of Godiva's most requested stylists.

Katie Royal - Stylist

Katie began her career in the hair industry in 1999, training as an apprentice at an Aveda Concept Salon in Griffin, GA. She went on to complete her education in Cosmetology school, graduating and receiving her license in 2001. She has been a member of the Godiva team since 2003, and is one of the salon's Thermal Reconditioning specialists. To further her education, Katie attends hair shows, as well as reveiving direct training under Aveda, Paul Mitchell, and Redken educators. She specializes in texturized haircutting, along with many block-coloring techniques.

Ashley Gilbert - Salon Coordinator

Ashley started her career working as an assistant and make up artist at one of Atlanta's most high end Aveda Concept salons. She accepted her position for Godiva Salon in December 2006, and shortly after began attending Paul Mitchell the School Atlanta. After a short time training at Paul Mitchell she was invited to join the advanced training group called Phase Two, reserved for the school's most gifted and talented students. Ashlet has participated in classes with some of the industrie's elite such as Tony Promiscuo, Scott Cole, and Linda Yodice. Ashley plans on graduating in the summer of 2008, at which point she will continue her career assisting the Godiva Salon staff and training under Tony to become a stylist.

Stevie Moneé - Stylist

Stevie's interest in fashion and hair design snuck up on him while he was chasing his goals as a professional musician. He began his career in the hair industry in 2006 by accepting as apprenticeship from Master Stylist and salon owner, Melissa Davis. Stevie then fine-tuned his skills at the Paul Mitchell Academy where he graduated in January 2007. Working hand in hand with Paul Mitchell Master Associates such as Tony Promiscuo, Scott Cole, and Linda Yodice, Stevie continues to develop as a young inspiring artist full of excitement about conquering new milestones in his career at Godiva Salon.

Linda Lewis - Salon Manager

Linda has a triple degree in Marketing, Marketing Research and Sales Management. She spent 16 years in the Cosmeting Fragrance industry as a regional sales manager before she joined the salon indrustry. She was a salon consultant for Paul Mitchell for ten years before she joined her top customer, Godiva Salon. She has been with Godiva since 2007.

Melissa Dunn - Assistant to Master Colorist

Melissa graduated from the Paul Mitchell School in 2007. While there she was a member of Student Council, the Product Knowledge Team and the advanced program Phase Two. Melissa participated in "cut-a-thons" and fashion shows doing hair and make-up. Before joining the Paul Mitchell School she attended The Southwest School of Massage in Colorada. Melissa has assisted Scott Cole and and Linda Yolice on a photo shoot for Intracoiffuere. Melissa has been trained under Stephanie Nimmer since October 2007.

Marlese Bogacki - Assistant to Master Stylist

Marlese began her career in the beauty industry by opening a full service Hair and Tanning Salon which she owned and operated for 9 years. Marlese joined the Godiva team after graduating from the Paul Mitchell School in the spring of 2007 in which she was a member of the advanced Phase Two program. Since graduating Marlese decided to jump on board with the motivated team and Godiva Salon to help fill the void of this now complete team, and achieve a long anticipated goal to become a stylist at one of Buckhead's most well known and respected salons.

Stephanie Nimmer - Master Colorist

Stephanie, a Paul Mitchell Hair Care International Platform Artist, has recently joined the staff as the salon's master colorist. Stephanie has enjoyed a longtime affiliation with Paul Mitchell, including her formal training with Scott Cole, who brought her on board to assist in the training of Paul Mitchell Educators. She also teaches color at the Paul Mitchell School in Atlanta. Owner and master stylist of Salon Haven for the last four years, Nimmer recently decided to leave the salon to spend more time with her children.

As a color specialist with more than 20 years of professional hair care experience, Stephanie concentrates on corrective and dimensional color. Stephanie was voted one of the "Top 10 Colorists" by Self Magazine. She has been quoted in several industry publications such as Hair Color and Design and Modern Salon. Her work has been featured in Cut and Dry. As a Paul Mitchell Platform Artist, she has travelled the world training industry professionals. Stephanie is a founding member of Color Cutting USA, which uses Scott Cole's methods of teaching.