Carole Lyden Smith – Chief Executive Officer / President /Inventor and Founder

Highly respected in the beauty industry, Carole Lyden Smith has set many corner stones for cosmetology. The list of credentials are never ending for this incredible lady.  Now in in high demand for her expertise.  Carole shares knowledge from being a Multi-Salon Owner, Cosmetology Instructor, Beauty School Owner, Educational Author, Inventor, International Motivational Speaker, Charisma Coach, Communication Director, Artist,  and Mentor of many.

Throughout her 50 years in the beauty business, here are a few  of her achievements : The very first platform artist for Matrix and A life time educator for the beauty industry.  Carole shares her powerful knowledge as the “Charisma Coach” for L’Oreal and their platform artists as well as  corporately. Her international reputation is impeccable!  We understand  International beauty Icons and designs come from Europe long before the United States.

 In Carole’s own words: “My number one gift is that of a teacher, I believe it is a true calling and I Love It!
 It gives me such pleasure to share my knowledge of many years with people who love new challenges and opportunities."

"My passion is Hair, It's in my blood"!
- Carole Lyden Smith

Don Thompson – Marketing Director

Don has designed the perfect combination of locations and workshops to conducts hands on workshop to let the hair designers experience this new incredible tool for hand. 

Helix has become one of the most popular "What's New" in hair topics and most classes are approved for state "Continuing Educational" programs, call for information on your state. 

Our seminars and events throughout the United States and abroad are his proudest accomplishment.  He keeps Helix on the Edge of the future!

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Celi McLendon, P.H.D. - Educational Director

Celi teaches "The Power of Line, Design and Cutting" techniques in Helix Global Learning center.  

This career has given her 30 years experience in Artistic designing and a natural ability to communicate and share this knowledge to cosmetologists worldwide.

The TAS educational team demonstrates with "Hands-On" experience of "The Helix Sculpting System".   This tour gives cosmetologists the opportunity to experience "Helix" in a hands-on environment! The focus is on depth, dimension and balance of cutting with Helix.  She will assist you in development of your artistic abilities with hair in a 3-D introduction.  Truly you will never look at designing hair the same! 

Paula Kuebler, P.H.D. – Chief Financial Officer

  A corporate lady herself, Paula co-instructs the "Platform" and "Professional" classes.  As the C.F.O. for the Helix Global Learning Center and TAS companies she has her Cosmetology license in 4 states and her Instructors license in 2 states and has enjoyed the Beauty Industry for almost 40 years.

April DeFoe – 
General Manager and Vice President of Sales

April DeFoe has an executive background of 24 years different approach to the cosmetology business in general and the Helix educational systems.

HOW TO: Make a Great income and enjoy their craft financially. She explains the “Big Picture” corporate ideas and customize them to fit the small business beauty salon with confidence and success.  You can reach her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it !
 Inspired by many mentors like Zig Zigler, Dale Carnegie and  Dave Ramsey, April brings exciting new money making techniques for the high-tech businesses of today.  The Helix Global Learning Center is a safe place for cosmetologists to learn their own positioning in marketing, forecasting, budgeting, personnel, and growing. 

As V.P. of Sales, April is linking the "high-tech" world to the cosmetologists of today, this is a huge goal.

Amanda Edwards, P.H.D. – 
Advance Cut & Color Instructor

Amanda Edwards is the person for color challenging issues.  As a P.H.D. Amanda shares her expertise in botanical pigment and technical designing, her students learn the finer points in creative application, custom color correction and custom formulation.
   
she supports our "Helix Hot line" for basic to advanced level students.  

Judy Hall – Accounting Coordinator / Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer

Judy enjoys sharing her knowledge of over 30 years in the financial world, from budgeting large corporate finances to individual goal management of financial freedom. Organized, disciplined and dedicated, Judy’s mission is to maintain the highest integrity of the company and to help our company to grow in every prospect with Loyalty, Dependability and Honesty.

The ability to balance people and finances together is a true talent in its self. Judy shares a peaceful method of understanding money issues for both personal and professional business.

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