Faith Torres Achacoso
'Ewa Beach,HI
Summary
Dedicated and passionate music teacher with a strong background in retail customer service and makeup artistry. Skilled in fostering a positive learning environment and adapting teaching methods to meet diverse student needs. Proven ability to build rapport with students and parents, enhancing engagement and communication.
With extensive experience in retail customer service, I excel at delivering exceptional support and creating memorable experiences for clients. My ability to assess customer needs and provide tailored solutions has consistently driven satisfaction and loyalty.
In addition, my keen eye for aesthetics and creative approach as a makeup artist allow me to enhance confidence and self-expression in clients and students alike. This unique blend of skills—along with a deep understanding of music theory and performance—enables me to inspire and cultivate a love for music in students while utilizing diverse talents to create a well-rounded educational experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Makeup Artist
Self-employed
Union City, CA
06.2015 - Current
- Created custom looks for special events, such as weddings, proms, and photo shoots.
- Demonstrated makeup application techniques to clients based on individual features and preferences.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work area in accordance with health regulations.
- Applied corrective makeup techniques to cover blemishes, dark circles, and other skin discolorations.
- Provided personalized advice to customers regarding the selection of products appropriate for their needs.
- Consulted with clients about desired look or color palette prior to application process.
- Educated customers on proper usage of skincare products for optimal results.
- Collaborated with hairstylists, photographers, costume designers, models, and other professionals in the industry.
- Researched makeup trends to learn about new products and techniques by using YouTube, beauty blogs and magazines.
Full Time Educator (Retail Sales Associate)
Lululemon
Pleasanton/Palo Alto, CA
06.2021 - 09.2024
- Becoming a well-rounded educator in all aspects of the store's needs. Ex. Visual merchandise shifts, assisting guests on the floor, and back of house operations.
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
- Engaging with customers with a kind and caring demeanor to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
- Solving customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Increasing sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
- Providing accurate information about promotions, customer programs, and products, resulting in helping drive high customer retention.
- Offering each customer high-quality and personalized service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
- Answering guests' questions about store policies and addressing customer concerns.
- Using a POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
- Working closely with shift leads to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Pursuing learning opportunities to advance knowledge about our products and to be a reliable employee.
- Developing strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Maintaining a productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Teaching new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Participating in cross-functional team-building activities.
- Unboxed new merchandise, performed floor moves, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
Music Teacher (Independant Contractor)
San Ramon Academy Of Music
San Ramon, CA
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Working with students to sharpen sight-reading, ear-pitch training, and various musical techniques.
- Relaying feedback in a firm, yet encouraging and positive way so that students do not become discouraged in their work
- Developing musical instruction with the goal of an end-of-semester recital performance.
- Meeting the needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
- Organized activities to promote learning and increase student enjoyment.
- Helping students meet course goals by establishing clear objectives for lessons, units, and projects.
- Working closely with students and parents/guardians to increase positive feedback and boost overall student success.
- Working with my employer to devise and implement support plans to help my students excel.
- Made changes to the original syllabus for more realistic expectations for the student and the teacher, with the approval of my employer.
- Continuing to be a kind and caring teacher so that students will have a positive experience and great memories of learning music.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Voice
San Jose State University
San Jose, CA12-2025
Associate of Arts -
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA06.2019
Skills
- Lesson Scheduling
- Diverse Student Populations
- Fun Learning Processes
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Time Management Skills
- Instructional Techniques and Strategies
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Active Participation
- Learning Skills Development
- Providing Feedback
- Social Perceptiveness
- Excellent Communication
- Natural beauty enhancement
- Bridal makeup application
- Beauty transformations
Timeline
Full Time Educator (Retail Sales Associate)
Lululemon
06.2021 - 09.2024
Music Teacher (Independant Contractor)
San Ramon Academy Of Music
06.2021 - 07.2024
Freelance Makeup Artist
Self-employed
06.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Music - Voice
San Jose State University
Associate of Arts -
San Joaquin Delta College
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