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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
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
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
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
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, NY

Masterclass Certificate

Cleopatra's Envy Makeup Academy

Makeup Certificate

Laura Mercier Face Artistry

High School Diploma -

Spring Lake Park Senior High School
Spring Lake Park, MN

Skills

  • 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
Issamar Cartagena-Coronado