Sara Mckay
Queens
Summary
Dedicated and multi-faceted professional with expertise in understanding clients' requests for special services, looking to obtain a position with a reputable company where I can utilize my skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Beautician
Sarakay Beauty
Jamaica
05.2023 - Current
- Provided personalized beauty consultations to clients for skincare and makeup services.
- Applied makeup to achieve desired day-to-day and special event looks.
CEO / Freelance Makeup Artist
The Makeup Bar Ltd.
George Town
04.2018 - 10.2019
- Mobile Makeup Service
- Providing mobile makeup services for special occasions and events.
Retail Manager / Makeup Artist
Penha Image Duty Free - MAC Cosmetics
George Town
09.2016 - 04.2018
- MAC Leading Effectively Manager's Training: Sunrise, Florida - April 2017
- Penha Image Duty Free - MAC Cosmetics Red Carpet Workshop Facilitator for CAYFILM Festival - July 2017
- Supervised staff to ensure customer satisfaction and proper performance of duties.
- Retail / Sales
- Supervised daily operations of a high-end cosmetics retail environment.
- Trained staff on product knowledge and customer service techniques.
- Coordinated inventory management.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations to support team development efforts.
Makeup Artist / Beauty Advisor
Penha Image Duty Free - MAC Cosmetics
George Town
06.2013 - 09.2016
- MAC Cosmetics Workshop Facilitator : Grand Cayman - November 2015
- Specialised Makeup Application/ Lesson/ Advanced Makeup Techniques
- Retail / Sales
Assistant Pharmacist (Intern)
Cayman Islands Health Services Authority
George Town
07.2010 - 08.2010
- Filing
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medication prescriptions.
- Maintained accurate inventory records and organized pharmaceutical supplies.
- Checked pharmacy area regularly to ensure it was kept neat, clean and free of debris.
Education
Associate Degree - Science
University College of the Cayman Islands
George Town, Grand CaymanContinuing Education - Mathematics, Human and Social Biology, Chemistry
Knox Community College
Clarendon, JamaicaDiploma - English language, English Literature, Spanish, Biology, Physics, Home Management
Knox College High School
Clarendon, JamaicaBachelor Degree (pending) - Human and Social Services
International College of the Cayman Islands
Bodden Town, Grand CaymanSkills
- Great written and oral comprehension
- Strong visualization skills
- Exceptional sales ability and customer service
- Attention to detail
- Reception management
- Inventory management
- Social skills
Hobbies and Interests
- Beauty
- Networking
- Art
- Writing
Timeline
Beautician
Sarakay Beauty
05.2023 - Current
CEO / Freelance Makeup Artist
The Makeup Bar Ltd.
04.2018 - 10.2019
Retail Manager / Makeup Artist
Penha Image Duty Free - MAC Cosmetics
09.2016 - 04.2018
Makeup Artist / Beauty Advisor
Penha Image Duty Free - MAC Cosmetics
06.2013 - 09.2016
Assistant Pharmacist (Intern)
Cayman Islands Health Services Authority
07.2010 - 08.2010
Associate Degree - Science
University College of the Cayman Islands
Continuing Education - Mathematics, Human and Social Biology, Chemistry
Knox Community College
Diploma - English language, English Literature, Spanish, Biology, Physics, Home Management
Knox College High School
Bachelor Degree (pending) - Human and Social Services
International College of the Cayman Islands