Intuitive Beauty Advisor with comprehensive understanding of customer needs and sales strategies for client base growth and retention. Innovative designer with talent for creating unique looks that inspire customer confidence.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Beauty Consultant
Mary Kay
10.2023 - Current
Kept up-to-date with style industry standards, trends and techniques to provide optimal aesthetics services to every client.
Helped clients achieve desired looks for daily wear and special events by designing makeup strategies for each scenario.
Assessed customer hair texture, treatment history and desired outcome to determine services required.
Analyzed customer skin to assess conditions and skin type and suggest products and treatments.
Conducted makeup classes for group of students.
Processed product purchases and payments, coordinating packaging, inventory management and varying customer requests simultaneously.
Maintained full stock of inventory and properly sanitized makeup tools to avoid spread of infection.
Promoted additional products and services to increase sales numbers and revenue with diverse selection.
Supported reception desk, receiving phone calls, entering appointments and collecting payments for services rendered.
Conducted consultations to understand client's desired outcome and assessed skin type and face structure.
Performed full makeup applications to 5 clients per week.
Scheduled onsite and offsite makeup appointments for clientele.
Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
Employed variety of cosmetics to produce fresh looks, enhance facial features and manage skin tone.
Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
Provided clients with personalized skincare recommendations to support maintenance of healthy skin.
Demonstrated makeup techniques and suggested products that met clients' needs.
Arranged merchandise to present visually appealing displays and attract clientele.
Provided personalized skincare recommendations to specifically target top concerns.
Kept up-to-date with style industry standards, trends, and techniques to provide optimal aesthetics services to every client.
Developed community reputation through commitment to customer satisfaction and strong client relationships.
First Sergeant
USAF Reserves
03.2007 - 03.2019
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Human Resources Specialist
Department Of Defense
08.2004 - 03.2021
Oversaw and managed hiring process and assisted human resources.
Partnered with senior leadership to establish and develop corporate and HR policies and procedures.
Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
Planned and managed recruitment activities for new hires using strategic personnel, staffing, and position management practices.
Developed and coordinated employee training programs to improve productivity and performance.
Resolved employee complaints and grievances successfully through mediation and collaboration.
Performed budget analysis to control expenditures and predict future budget needs.
Analyzed and reported on employee turnover rates to determine root causes and make recommendations for improvement.
Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
Briefed job applicants regarding responsibilities, benefits and schedules to provide information regarding job specifications and logistics.
Developed and maintained positive relationships with external vendors, insurance providers and benefits administrators to establish trust and rapport.
Education
Master Of Arts - Organizational Management
Ashford University
San Diego, CA
05.2015
Bachelor Of Arts - Organizational Leadership
Ashford University
San Diego, CA
05.2014
Skills
Detail-orientated
Policies and procedures
Staff Management
Business planning
Budgeting
Schedule optimization
Coaching and mentoring
Operations management
Business administration
Verbal and written communication
Experienced with Technology
Makeup Application
Professional Consultations
Strategic Marketing
Sales Expertise
Skin Analysis
Consultative Selling
Money Transfer Systems
Products Knowledge
Product Ordering
Display Arrangements
Social Media Marketing
Report Generation
Trend Awareness
Makeup application
Bridal makeup application
Skin analysis
Personnel management
Makeovers
Skin-tone management
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Quote
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