Issamar Cartagena-Coronado
Summary
As a skilled makeup artist with seven years of experience, I focus on providing excellent customer service and keeping up with the latest trends. I have applied makeup for various projects, including special effects, weddings, commercials, and fashion shows. With visual sense and creativity, I develop lasting relationships with clients. As a proficient leader, I improve business satisfaction and success through project management, process improvement, and financial analysis expertise.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Target
8225 Flying Cloud Dr, Eden Prairie
07.2021 - Current
- Managed department of 15 team members per day. Including 60 sales floor team members.
- Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Worked with team to identify areas for improvement and devise solutions.
- Built strong relationships with all levels of leadership through a positive attitude and attentive response.
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
Professional Makeup Artist
Gypsy Hair Guru Weddings
Minneapolis, MN
06.2019 - Current
- Makeup services offer on-site applications for groups of 6 or more in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
- Kept up-to-date with style industry standards, trends, and techniques to provide optimal aesthetic services to every client.
- Executed makeup in fashion shows, wedding expos, commercials, and films.
- Professionally applied makeup to clients for proms, weddings, and special occasions.
- Used cosmetic techniques and processes to beautify the face and body in traditional or mobile settings.
- Scheduled onsite and offsite makeup appointments for clients.
- Taught master classes to inspire potential makeup artists or help people expand their knowledge and skills.
- Used social media platforms to promote the salon and its services.
Freelance Makeup Artist
Chanel
01.2018 - Current
- Travel to all Chanel makeup counters in the metro area and perform services for special events, such as beauty week, Nordstrom anniversaries, and Macy family and friends events.
- Excelled at personal sales goals. Always by 10% or more.
- Educate clients on daily or special occasion makeup applications.
- Prepared the skin for makeup application by cleaning, moisturizing, and priming.
- Assess the customer's skin tone and complexion to determine the appropriate products and materials.
- Maintained a full stock of inventory and properly sanitized makeup tools to avoid spreading infection.
Laura Mercier Beauty Advisor
Von Maur
400 Prairie Center Dr, Eden Prairie
10.2015 - 11.2017
- Clienteling, keeping records, and following up with clients.
- Processed payments, entering sales in the register for prompt customer service.
- Helped customers feel relaxed and comfortable through conversation and personal relatability.
- Followed up with customers to increase satisfaction with purchases and services.
- Met sales goals, supporting organizational health through consistent and reliable service.
- Helped clients achieve desired looks for daily wear and special events by designing makeup strategies for each scenario.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeled items, and arranged according to the counter's needs.
- Developed a strong rapport with customers and created a positive impression of the business.
Merchandise Service Coordinator
Ulta
830 County Rd 42 W, Burnsville
06.2013 - 09.2015
- Monitored inventory levels and kept adequate stock in product displays on the sales floor.
- Completed efficient store resets to prepare store for special promotions and seasonal updates.
- Conducted regular store audits to verify compliance with company policies.
- Maintained focus during busy times and delegated tasks to employees to keep business running smoothly.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Business
Excelsior College
Albany, NYMasterclass Certificate
Cleopatra's Envy Makeup Academy
Makeup Certificate
Laura Mercier Face Artistry
High School Diploma -
Spring Lake Park Senior High School
Spring Lake Park, MNSkills
- Customer Service
- Creative and Artistic
- Attention to Detail
- Visual Merchandising
- Leadership/Coaching
- Professionalism
- Team Performance
- Organization Skills
- Time Management
- Strategic Planning
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Team Leader
Target
07.2021 - Current
Professional Makeup Artist
Gypsy Hair Guru Weddings
06.2019 - Current
Freelance Makeup Artist
Chanel
01.2018 - Current
Laura Mercier Beauty Advisor
Von Maur
10.2015 - 11.2017
Merchandise Service Coordinator
Ulta
06.2013 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - General Business
Excelsior College
Masterclass Certificate
Cleopatra's Envy Makeup Academy
Makeup Certificate
Laura Mercier Face Artistry
High School Diploma -
Spring Lake Park Senior High School