Linda Bonfiglio
Makeup Artist/Beauty Advisor
Elmsford,New York
Summary
Dynamic Beauty Advisor with proven expertise in upselling strategies and personalized recommendations, honed at Mary Kay. Excelled in enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty through expert skincare consultations and makeup techniques. Achieved significant sales growth by leveraging deep knowledge of cosmetics industry trends and retail experience. Demonstrates exceptional time management abilities and a commitment to maintaining high hygiene standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Beauty Advisor
Mary Kay
07.2023 - Current
- Educated customers on proper product usage techniques, fostering confidence in their ability to replicate results at home.
- Maintained an organized and visually appealing product display, resulting in increased customer interest and engagement.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Increased sales revenue by effectively upselling and cross-selling beauty items based on client needs.
- Assisted clients in selecting appropriate skincare routines, resulting in improved skin health and overall satisfaction.
Freelance Makeup Artist
Estee Lauder
11.2014 - 12.2021
- Maintained a hygienic workspace by adhering to strict sanitation practices, ensuring client safety and comfort.
- Sanitized makeup tools to avoid spread of infection.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized makeup consultations and product recommendations.
- Advised clients on proper skincare routines, promoting healthy skin as the foundation for flawless makeup application.
- Scheduled onsite and offsite makeup appointments for clientele.
- Demonstrated and explained use of different beauty products to educate customers.
- Increased customer loyalty through exceptional service and tailored makeup applications.
- Worked closely with fellow Makeup Artists to share knowledge, elevating overall team expertise in various techniques.
Beauty Advisor
Lord & Taylor - LANCOME
11.2006 - 01.2014
Education
Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NYSkills
- Upselling strategies
- Sales expertise
- Retail experience
- Sales proficiency
- Personalized recommendations
- Cosmetics industry trends
- Cross-selling techniques
- Skincare consultation
- Sales closing
- Demonstration skills
- Makeup techniques
- Skin analysis
- Cosmetics selection assistance
- Beauty routine advice
- Beauty product demonstration
- Application techniques
- Hygiene standards
- Stock replenishment
- Product presentation
- Time management abilities
- Telephone Etiquette
- Visual Merchandising
- Upselling techniques
- Trend Awareness
- Point of sale systems
- Sales goals achievement
- Merchandise products
- Operate cash registers
Accomplishments
Participated in National Makeup Events featuring LANCOME'S National Makeup Artist
Timeline
Beauty Advisor
Mary Kay
07.2023 - Current
Freelance Makeup Artist
Estee Lauder
11.2014 - 12.2021
Beauty Advisor
Lord & Taylor - LANCOME
11.2006 - 01.2014
Fashion Design
Fashion Institute of Technology
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