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Kelly Lasch

West Palm Beach

Summary

Passionate makeup artist and special effects creator who thrives on building deeper connections with customers while bringing characters and stories to life. Experienced in leading teams, engaging audiences, and creating memorable experiences both in store and online. Skilled multimedia creator and collaborator, with a strong social media presence and experience serving as a guest judge for industry projects.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Beauty Team Lead

Sephora at Kohl’s
11.2024 - Current
  • Spearheaded initiatives to boost post visit survey participation, ensuring weekly targets were consistently met.
  • Led the team in exceeding daily and monthly sales goals, Multi-World percentages, and Beauty Insider enrollment objectives.
  • Provided guidance on executing visual merchandising standards and promotional displays efficiently and effectively.
  • Motivated team members to enhance customer engagement and conversion rates, celebrating accomplishments and delivering targeted coaching to develop skills.
  • Onboarded and trained new associates, fostering a customer first mindset and comprehensive product knowledge.
  • Managed staffing and floor schedules to align with sales plans and operational goals.

Character Designer & SFX Makeup Artist

Self Employed
08.2019 - Current
  • Selected by Blumhouse as a guest judge for their 2021 makeup contest on social media, evaluating special effects makeup looks for creativity, technical skill, and visual impact.
  • Specialize in SFX, costuming, and beauty makeup, showcasing detailed transformations and storytelling through social media content.
  • Built an engaged audience of 268K TikTok followers and 9K Instagram followers by producing unique, high quality makeup and costume content.
  • Collaborate with brands to highlight beauty products, demonstrating creative applications that drive audience engagement.
  • Manage all aspects of content creation, editing, and community interaction to grow social media presence and foster a loyal following.

Lead Makeup Artist & Character Performer

South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions Inc.
08.2016 - Current
  • Collaborated with directors, producers, and costume designers to create makeup designs that enhanced storytelling, including special effects for wounds, aging, fantasy, and supernatural characters.
  • Applied prosthetics, appliances, and specialized makeup to actors, ensuring accuracy, durability, and comfort during long shoots or performances.
  • Customized effects for individual actors, maintaining continuity and visual consistency across multiple scenes.
  • Solved on set challenges with creative, resourceful solutions to meet time and budget constraints.
  • Coordinated with costume, hair, and special effects teams to achieve cohesive visual storytelling.
  • Maintained strict health and safety standards, including sanitation, allergy testing, and industry-compliant application practices.

Makeup Artist & Keyholder

MAC Cosmetics
02.2024 - 07.2024
  • Opened and closed the store following company procedures.
  • Scheduled appointments, handled calls, and helped coordinate in store events to drive sales and build loyal clientele.
  • Performed professional makeup applications while maintaining strict sanitation and hygiene standards.
  • Exceeded sales goals through personalized customer engagement and product recommendations.

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
05.2022 - 03.2024

• Oversaw daily store operations, ensuring smooth workflow during assigned shifts.

• Managed a team of 10+ staff, providing training, task delegation, and conflict resolution to maintain a positive work environment.

• Maintained high standards of customer service and product quality, resulting in consistently positive reviews and satisfaction scores.

• Implemented efficient inventory and order management to meet customer demand.

• Collaborated with management to develop policies and procedures that enhanced efficiency and employee morale.

• Handled cash operations, including setup, maintenance, and reconciliation of registers.

Prestige Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty Inc.
10.2021 - 06.2022
  • Provided personalized beauty consultations to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
  • Demonstrated product knowledge and application techniques for skincare and makeup products.
  • Assisted in maintaining visual merchandising standards to promote brand image and drive sales.
  • Engaged with customers to understand their needs, recommending appropriate products for individual preferences.

Education

High School Diploma -

Park Vista Community High School
Lake Worth, FL
2017

Skills

  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Video Content Producer
  • Customer Engagement
  • Attention to Detail
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Operations Management
  • Brand Collaboration & Influencer Partnerships

Timeline

Beauty Team Lead

Sephora at Kohl’s
11.2024 - Current

Makeup Artist & Keyholder

MAC Cosmetics
02.2024 - 07.2024

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
05.2022 - 03.2024

Prestige Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty Inc.
10.2021 - 06.2022

Character Designer & SFX Makeup Artist

Self Employed
08.2019 - Current

Lead Makeup Artist & Character Performer

South Florida Fair & Palm Beach County Expositions Inc.
08.2016 - Current

High School Diploma -

Park Vista Community High School