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Keonna Jones

North Beach,MD

Summary

Professionally trained Makeup Artist with over 10 years of experience working with varying styles and face shapes. Customer oriented, passionate and dedicated specialist with evolving knowledge of makeup styles, personal preferences and industry trends. Experienced in application of makeup for special effects, weddings and special events.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cosmetics Operating Assistant

Bloomingdale's
12.2023 - Current
  • Assisted cosmetics department manager in all aspects of business operations.
  • Organized resources, records and personnel to accomplish aggressive targets and goals.
  • Reviewed and edited documents for accuracy, grammar and clarity.
  • Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
  • Increased customer service success rates by quickly resolving issues.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

Assistant

Maryland State Education Association
10.2019 - 12.2023
  • Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
  • Monitored and ordered supplies and materials to keep office well stocked.
  • Organized resources, records and personnel to accomplish aggressive targets.
  • Reviewed and edited documents for accuracy, grammar and clarity.
  • Managed calendars and coordinated travel arrangements and accommodation for senior-level staff to optimize schedules.
  • Prepared PowerPoint presentations for senior-level staff with attention to detail.

Patient Service Representative

Integrated Dermatology
01.2019 - 10.2019
    • Provided exceptional customer service to patients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
    • Verified insurance eligibility and coverage for patients.
    • Entered patient demographic and insurance data into electronic medical record system.
    • Filed and maintained patient records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
    • Built and maintained positive working relationships with patients and staff.
    • Took copayments and compiled daily financial records.
    • Answered incoming calls, scheduled appointments and filed medical records.
    • Facilitated communication between patients and various departments and staff.
    • Resolved customer complaints using established follow-up procedures.

Makeup Artist

M·A·C Cosmetics
08.2017 - 03.2018
    • Prepared skin for makeup application by cleaning, moisturizing and priming.
    • Assessed customer skin tone and complexion to determine appropriate products and materials to use.
    • Demonstrated and explained use of different beauty products to educate customers.
    • Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.
    • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
    • Upgraded and strengthened sales team by delivering strategies to increase revenue.
    • Boosted company sales 50% or higher by generating master classes for staff.
    • Trained management and artists on proper protocol.

Freelance Artist

Juice Beauty
06.2016 - 08.2017
    • Handled all client communications to build professional and long-lasting business relationships and bring in continuous work.
    • Demonstrated exceptional communication skills to effectively deliver training content and expert artistry skills at a local level.
    • Trained and coached Artists and Retailer Teams in brand knowledge, selling and service to elevate the client experience and achieve sales goals.
    • Kept up-to-date with style industry standards, trends, and techniques to provide optimal aesthetics services to every client.
    • Taught master classes to inspire potential makeup artists or help people expand knowledge and skills.
    • Developed loyal following of clients by providing high-quality services.

Beauty Ambassador

Bare Minerals
08.2012 - 05.2016

  • • Identified client needs and recommended products based on preferences and requirements.

  • • Consistently collaborated with staff to create a welcoming environment for clients.
  • • Confirmed clients' needs, offering products through demonstration and education.
  • • Achieved and exceeded all personal sales requirements, becoming a top seller for the region.
  • • Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • • Processed product purchases and payments, coordinating packaging, inventory management and varying customer requests simultaneously.
    • A chosen artist for the Go Bare Tour in 2013.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi, MD
05.2021

Skills

  • Presentations and Demonstrations
  • Makeup Application
  • Fashion Shows
  • Client Relationship-Building
  • Upselling Strategies
  • Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills
  • Retail Metrics and Goals
  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
  • Positive Customer Engagement
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Ability to Lift 40 Pounds
  • Revenue Growth

Certification

  • Makeup Artistry, Bennett Career Institute - May 2010

Timeline

Cosmetics Operating Assistant

Bloomingdale's
12.2023 - Current

Assistant

Maryland State Education Association
10.2019 - 12.2023

Patient Service Representative

Integrated Dermatology
01.2019 - 10.2019

Makeup Artist

M·A·C Cosmetics
08.2017 - 03.2018

Freelance Artist

Juice Beauty
06.2016 - 08.2017

Beauty Ambassador

Bare Minerals
08.2012 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Studies

University of Maryland Global Campus
Keonna Jones