Leeann Brinkley
North Las Vegas,Nevada
Summary
Observant Cosmetologist skilled at managing guest needs. Results-focused and dedicated to maximizing satisfaction and retention with proactive attention to individual guest needs. Smoothly handles questions and resolves concerns with great problem-solving abilities and attention to detail. Multitasks and manages time well to consistently meet performance targets.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
On-Call Hairstylist/Makeup Artist
Landry's Golden Nugget Fremont
12.2023 - Current
- Completed safety training and certifications to minimize risk of infection or injury to customers.
- Perform makeup and hair services for guests for special events.
- Maintain clean and organized stations.
Cosmetologist
Jean Jeffrey The Salon
06.2022 - Current
- Offered professional cuts, color services and extensions to salon customers.
- Researched latest trends in hair and makeup to stay updated on color, style, and technique.
- Used social media platforms to promote salon and services.
- Shampooed, conditioned, and rinsed guests' hair using salon-exclusive products while educating clients on product benefits to increase product sales.
- Drop in traveling stylist/makeup for both locations in Bullhead City and in Laughlin. (Current)
Operations Manager/Hairstylist
ColorCounter Nevada LLC
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Day to Day Operations, payroll, inventory and meetings.
- Hairstyling, makeup, color, and treatments provided to guests.
- Marketing and social media account maintenance.
- Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
- Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
- Implemented process improvement to shape organizational culture, optimize procedures for higher efficiency and help company evolve and grow.
Owner/Cosmetologist
Leeann's Beauty Bar
01.2015 - 09.2022
- Corrective color, vivids, blonding, event styling.
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Cedar Fair, L.P, Knott's Berry Farm
07.2012 - 05.2015
- Produce orders of foam latex to other Cedar Fair parks.
- Utilized advanced sculpting techniques to create realistic facial appliances, contributing to believable character transformations.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly adjusting designs based on changes in character schedules or news shooting schedules.
- Professionally applied makeup to clients for productions and performances.
- Maximized durability of prosthetics and makeup through rigorous testing, allowing for extended performance time.
- Mentored junior makeup artists on best practices, ensuring high-quality results across the team.
- Examined sketches, photographs and other references to get inspiration for desired look.
Education
GED -
Cal State Fullerton
FullertonBellami Hair Extensions
01.2022
Cosmetology School
01.2015
Certificate - Advanced Special Effects Makeup
Cypress College
Cypress, CA06.2014
Certificate - Theater Stage Makeup
Fullerton Junior College
Fullerton05.2010
Skills
- Giving the VIP guest experience
- Passionate about educating guests
- Excellent communication skills
- Time Management
- Makeup Beauty and Special Effects
- Airbrush
- Bridal hair and makeup application
- Scalp Care
- NV, AZ and CA Licensed Cosmetologist
- Styling Suggestions
- Knowledge of color space theory
- Schedule Management
- Creativity and Originality
- Business Management
- Strong leader
- Chemical Application
- Corrective Color
- Lived In Color
- Balayage
- 5 methods of extensions
Accomplishments
- Best of 2019 Tri-State Hairstylist-Mohave Valley Daily News
- Best of 2019 Tri-State Esthetician-Mohave Valley Daily News
- Special Effects Makeup/Beauty Makeup published
- Voyage Phoenix Magazine "The Life of Leeann Phillips"
Certification
- Licensed in Nevada
- Licensed in Arizona
- Licensed in California
Social Media - Instagram
@leebri_does_hair
Awards
- Best of 2019 Tri-State Hairstylist-Mohave Valley Daily News
- Best of 2019 Tri-State Esthetician-Mohave Valley Daily News
- Published in Voyage Phoenix Magazine
Timeline
On-Call Hairstylist/Makeup Artist
Landry's Golden Nugget Fremont
12.2023 - Current
Operations Manager/Hairstylist
ColorCounter Nevada LLC
09.2022 - 09.2023
Cosmetologist
Jean Jeffrey The Salon
06.2022 - Current
Owner/Cosmetologist
Leeann's Beauty Bar
01.2015 - 09.2022
Special Effects Makeup Artist
Cedar Fair, L.P, Knott's Berry Farm
07.2012 - 05.2015
GED -
Cal State Fullerton
Bellami Hair Extensions
Cosmetology School
Certificate - Advanced Special Effects Makeup
Cypress College
Certificate - Theater Stage Makeup
Fullerton Junior College