Kathleen Wall
Windsor,Canada
Summary
Effective at researching curriculum, locating vendors and coordinating the use of new educational materials. Good relationship-builder and organizational skills paired with a forward-thinking and hardworking mentality. Dedicated to maximizing the success of classroom instruction by using first-rate materials and teaching strategies. Strong communicator with natural leadership talent and high energy. Impactful and successful manager proficient in building teams and motivating personnel to new levels of performance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Beauty Specialist
Shoppers Drug Mart
Windsor, Ontario
06.2023 - Current
- Provide makeup applications, skin care consultations and product recommendations to customers
- Develop specialized beauty regimens for clients based on their individual needs
- Organized beauty mingles & events alongside management
- Maintain and built client base through emails, skincare analysis and look books
- Create social media marketing through promotions to drive sales
- Maintain daily sales goals
- Participated in inventory counts to ensure accuracy of stock levels in storeroom or on display shelves
Director of Beauty Education
Haute Monde The Academy of Beauty
Windsor, ON
04.2018 - Current
- Developed text books, curriculum and implemented instructional programs to improve learning outcomes and student performance for standards of health, safety and professionalism in the beauty business
- Recruited, trained, and evaluated staff and volunteers; directed professional development activities
- Strengthened branding initiatives by coordinating annual events to maximize outright
- Prepared annual reports to summarize program profitability, success and challenges
- Built websites leveraging original theme creation using wix
- Chose domain names, completed registrations and maintained website and web hosting account
Cosmetic Manager
Shoppers Drug Mart
Blenheim, Ontario
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed recruiting, hiring and performance monitoring of sales team
- Implemented training and mentoring programs to educate staff on cosmetic products and promote personal development opportunities
- Created social media marketing through promotions to drive sales
- Managed inventory tracking and physical inventory counts through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control to minimize loss
- Increased sales through targeted merchandising plans and stocking of desirable inventory
- Developed sales plans, goals, strategies and objectives to achieve team goals and revenue objectives
Brand & Sales Manager
Au Natural Day Spa
Windsor, ON
03.2010 - 10.2017
- Promoted positive company image through superior customer service experiences
- Met and exceeded goals for high-volume personal sales through clientele development and product knowledge
- Organized and carried out promotional events, set up and tore down event sites and interacted with customers
- Promoted products using social media outlets Facebook and Instagram
- Attended promotional events each month in surrounding area to promote and capitalize on social networking
Store Manager
Costa Blanca
Windsor, ON
04.2009 - 10.2010
- Processed daily paperwork, balanced register drawers, produced staffing schedules and prepared deposits
- Oversaw inventory management through cycle counts, audits and shrinkage control
- Strengthened work flow productivity by hiring, managing and developing top talent
- Balanced sales, reconciled cash and made bank deposits to facilitate opening and closing duties
Key Holder
Roots Canada
Windsor, ON
02.2002 - 04.2009
- Supervised bank deposits and security procedures to support store opening and closing
- Trained and helped supervise staff to develop and maintain store revenue, team customer service skills and product knowledge
- Coordinated floor moves, merchandising and display maintenance and monitored floor stock to keep popular items available to buyers
- Protected store assets by assisting with audits, routine cycle counts and physical inventory
- Compiled weekly monetary reports and records for store managers
Education
Certified - Lash Technician
Misencil
Toronto, ON12.2016
Certified - Makeup For Television & Film
The Makeup Show
New York, New York05.2014
Certified - Hairstyling For Makeup Artists
The Makeup Show
New York, New York05.2014
Advanced Diploma - Aesthetician
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
Windsor, ON05.2010
Skills
- Team and project management
- Communication and Relationship building
- Active and reflective listening
- Computer Proficiency Microsoft Outlook
- Computer Proficiency Microsoft Word
- Computer Proficiency Microsoft Excel
- Computer Proficiency Microsoft PowerPoint
- Attention to detail
- Work ethic
- Program and Curriculum Development
- Business Development and Planning
Timeline
Beauty Specialist
Shoppers Drug Mart
06.2023 - Current
Cosmetic Manager
Shoppers Drug Mart
06.2022 - 03.2023
Director of Beauty Education
Haute Monde The Academy of Beauty
04.2018 - Current
Brand & Sales Manager
Au Natural Day Spa
03.2010 - 10.2017
Store Manager
Costa Blanca
04.2009 - 10.2010
Key Holder
Roots Canada
02.2002 - 04.2009
Certified - Lash Technician
Misencil
Certified - Makeup For Television & Film
The Makeup Show
Certified - Hairstyling For Makeup Artists
The Makeup Show
Advanced Diploma - Aesthetician
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology