KELLY CUNNINGHAM
Manchester,NJ
Summary
Talented Sales Executive bringing enthusiasm and eagerness to learn new skills with retail sales. Focused on maximizing business success by capitalizing on sales and service opportunities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance Bridal Hair and Makeup Artist
Lavish Salon
09.2017 - Current
- Enhances bridal party experiences with attentive and customized styling for weddings and special events.
- Creates and teaches one on one personal lesson to ensure customer's look and feel their best.
- Collaborates with photographers, models, and stylists for successful fashion shoots, ensuring professional results that met project goals.
- Uses social media platforms to promote salon and services.
- Attends hair shows, classes and seminars to stay up-to-date on latest trends.
Product Development Assistant
IKS / YONWOO PKG GROUP
03.2024 - 02.2025
- Streamlined communication between departments for smoother collaboration and quicker decision-making in product development.
- Contributed to successful product launches with meticulous attention to detail and thorough market research.
- Stayed current with all CM's product innovations.
- Managed and evaluated all product submissisions from CM partner's and client.
- Distributed submissions to customer and follow up for either redirect or approval.
Packaging Sales Executive
YONWOO PKG GROUP
02.2023 - 03.2024
- First person in the company to be promoted to sale's role.
- Researched sales opportunities and possible leads to exceed sales goals and increase profits.
- Built and maintained strong customer relationships
- Stayed up to date with industry trends
- Demonstrated expert product knowledge during client interactions, addressing questions/concerns confidently and offering solutions tailored specifically for them.
Operations Manager /Social Media Marketing Director
YONWOO PKG GROUP
04.2017 - 02.2023
- Oversaw facility maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality of equipment and infrastructure at all times.
- Facilitated smooth collaboration between departments through clear communication channels.
- Trained new hires on Yonwoo packaging.
- Implemented and maintained quality control measures to ensure products or services meet standards.
- Scheduled, planned, and executed social media platforms (Linked In, Instagram, and magazine outlets.
Cosmetic Counter Manager - Clinique
Macys
11.2015 - 03.2017
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized consultations and product recommendations.
- Led a team of beauty advisors to achieve sales targets and deliver exceptional customer service.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge on industry trends and competitor offerings to provide informed guidance to customers.
- Achieved sales goals consistently by employing effective selling techniques and product knowledge expertise.
- Greeted and assisted customers within minutes of approaching cosmetic counter.
Cosmetic Beauty Advisor - Bobbi Brown
Bloomingdales
04.2014 - 10.2015
- Stayed up-to-date on industry trends and product knowledge by attending regular training sessions and workshops.
- Helped achieve monthly sales goals by consistently meeting or exceeding personal targets set by management.
- Collaborated with team members to plan and execute successful in-store events promoting new product launches.
- Provided personalized beauty consultations and product recommendations.
Cosmetic's Operations's Assistant Manager
Bloomingdales
06.2008 - 10.2015
- Golden B award recipient
- Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment.
- Improved customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving complaints promptly.
- Trained Bloomie's staff at morning store rallys on hot new items in the cosmetic's department.
- Maintained the lowest shortage in the region consecutively.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Kean University
Union, NJLicensed Cosmetologist - Hair And Skin
Capri Institute of Cosmetology
Kenilworth, NJSkills
- Employee training
- Product knowledge
- Trend analysis
- Project management
Timeline
Product Development Assistant
IKS / YONWOO PKG GROUP
03.2024 - 02.2025
Packaging Sales Executive
YONWOO PKG GROUP
02.2023 - 03.2024
Freelance Bridal Hair and Makeup Artist
Lavish Salon
09.2017 - Current
Operations Manager /Social Media Marketing Director
YONWOO PKG GROUP
04.2017 - 02.2023
Cosmetic Counter Manager - Clinique
Macys
11.2015 - 03.2017
Cosmetic Beauty Advisor - Bobbi Brown
Bloomingdales
04.2014 - 10.2015
Cosmetic's Operations's Assistant Manager
Bloomingdales
06.2008 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Interior Design
Kean University
Licensed Cosmetologist - Hair And Skin
Capri Institute of Cosmetology
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