Experienced professional in makeup and design services, cosmetics consultations, and sales. Adept at working across various media platforms including TV, film, advertising, and print. Collaborates closely with clients to define their creative vision and achieve their goals. Demonstrates expertise in promoting skincare, cosmetics, makeup, and beauty products to drive sales. Highly skilled in training and mentoring sales associates and makeup artists. Proactively builds strong relationships with stakeholders, customers, and colleagues. Known for dynamic problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
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Jodi Welch
Tampa,FL
Summary
Overview
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Makeup Artist
Independent Contractor
01.2007 - Current
Job overview
- Independently contract with production companies to provide makeup services for actors, performers, and models for film, video, television, photography, print media, advertising, and stage and theatrical productions
- Collaborate with actors, performers, models, and celebrities to prepare them for performances, using a wide range of makeup and cosmetic products and techniques to help them look and feel their best
- Remotely conduct pre-production meetings with clients over Zoom, Skype, and Microsoft Teams to gain an understanding of creative vision and expectations and share creative files via Dropbox to showcase services
- Determine client needs and develop logical action plans and creative designs to help meet and address those needs in order to maintain satisfaction with services rendered and promote client loyalty
- Continuously research, test, and assess a broad range of cosmetic products, techniques, and trends in order to learn and apply novel approaches and best practices in the field of makeup artistry
- Serve as a consultant and subject matter expert (SME) for production companies, providing advice and strategic support regarding makeup application and cosmetology practices to support their long-term objectives
- Provide training, guidance, and mentorship to other makeup artists working with various clients to support the continuation and sustainability of custom approaches to makeup application for their performers
- Teach actors, performers, celebrities, and models on how to apply their own makeup and perform touch-ups to ensure highest quality appearance throughout the entirety of the production process
- Exercise exceptional professionalism, communication, and interpersonal skills in collaborating with clients, performers, and other makeup artists to provide high quality levels of service and satisfaction with work
- Maintain detailed records of client details, orders, and interactions, as well as a comprehensive calendar of engagements, to enable a streamlined workflow and careful organization of essential data
- Quickly and effectively adapt to changing situations, evolving demands, and challenging issues within fast-paced environments while working on time-sensitive projects with competing deadlines
- Key clients include Disney on Ice, MTV, HBO, ABC Sports, ESPN, BET, Pepsi, Ford Motor Corp., Anheuser-Busch, Major League Baseball (MLB), Direct TV, GQ Magazine, Nike Inc., and Venus Swimwear Catalog
Home Shopping Network
Makeup Artist
01.1997 - 01.2003
Job overview
- Contracted to run the makeup department for all live, on-air appearances for celebrities and guests
- Served as a creative consultant and supplied show hosts and models with makeup supplies
- Supported full-time staff of makeup artists with training to ensure high quality and consistency of work and managed a team of 17+ makeup artists to support a demanding 24 hour per day schedule
- Regularly hired as makeup artist for scheduled celebrity live shows, vendor and special guest appearances, promotional campaigns, and photo and location shoots
- Maintained a hygienic workspace by adhering to strict sanitation practices, ensuring client safety and comfort.
- Kept up-to-date with style industry standards, trends, and techniques to provide optimal aesthetics services to every client.
- Worked closely with fellow Makeup Artists to share knowledge, elevating overall team expertise in various techniques.
Estée Lauder
Trainer, Event Planner, and Sales Representative
01.1990 - 01.1995
Job overview
- Supported Estée Lauder Sales Representatives throughout the United States on proper application of company products to help maximize operational effectiveness and positively impact brand representation
- Planned and executed promotional events to showcase Estée Lauder products to potential and existing clients, helping to drive sales growth, achieve established metrics, and improve market share
- Served as a Sales Representative for company product offerings, generating potential leads, conducting consultations, initiating follow-up outreach, and helping increase sales
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
Education
Loraine's Academy And SpaSt. Petersburg, FL
Some College (No Degree) from Business Administration
University Overview
15+ years of experience in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree
Skills
- Makeup Artistry
- Skincare
- Styling
- Cosmetology
- Beauty Retail
- Creative Design
- Sales
- Training and Development
- Project Management
- Interpersonal Skills
- Leadership and Support
- Multitasking
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Subject matter expertise
- Training needs analysis
Remote
Remote
TrueTechnology Skills
Technology Skills
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Zoom, Skype, GoToMeeting, Microsoft Teams, DropboxTimeline
Independent Contractor
Freelance Makeup Artist
01.2007 - Current
Makeup Artist
Home Shopping Network
01.1997 - 01.2003
Trainer, Event Planner, and Sales Representative
Estée Lauder
01.1990 - 01.1995
Loraine's Academy And Spa
Some College (No Degree) from Business Administration
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