MARNI KLEIMAN
New York,New Jersey
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Brand Ambassador
NARS Cosmetics
03.2023 - Current
- Represent a prestige beauty brand in retail environments through personalized consultations, product demonstrations, and event support.
- Support retail sales performance through education-based selling and shade/technique expertise.
- Educate beauty advisors at Sephora and Ulta locations across New Jersey to strengthen product knowledge and confidence on the sales floor.
- Provide qualitative feedback from the field regarding consumer response, competitive activity, and retail execution.
Founder & Managing Partner
Frankie + Jax B-Protected LLC
03.2020 - 06.2022
- Co-founded and launched a hybrid personal care and sanitizing brand in response to shifting consumer demand during COVID.
- Collaborated directly with manufacturers and packaging vendors to balance premium brand presentation with cost efficiencies.
- Developed and executed a go-to-market strategy across direct-to-consumer, influencer partnerships, and retail outreach.
- Positioned the brand within wellness-forward channels to align with emerging consumer trends.
- Built brand identity, visual storytelling, and messaging to differentiate within a saturated market.
Freelance Makeup & Hair Artist
NY/NJ
01.2008 - Current
- Work with clients, production & advertising teams, and brands across television, editorial.
- Manage scheduling, client communication, and service delivery in high-pressure settings.
- Maintain professional standards aligned with premium brand expectations.
Regional Account Executive
Pout Cosmetics
NYC
08.2006 - 12.2008
- Managed East Coast territory across the U.S. and Canada, focusing on Sephora and Nordstrom accounts.
- Developed strategic partnerships with retail buyers and store leadership.
- Increased account retention and revenue growth through events, education, and targeted sales strategy.
- Delivered quarterly performance reporting and market insights to senior leadership.
- (NYC)
Education
Makeup Artistry II Program - Beauty for Film, Television. SFX & Hairstyling
The Makeup Designatory (MUD)
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography
The School of Visual Arts (SVA)
Skills
- Client Relationship Management (Retail & Brand)
- Prestige Beauty Education & Brand Representation
- Retail Execution & In-Store Strategy Support
- Product Launch Support & Brand Positioning
- Packaging Design (Early-Stage Brands)
- Vendor & Partner Communication
- Market & Trend Awareness (Beauty & Wellness)
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Field Reporting & Feedback
Websites
Timeline
Brand Ambassador
NARS Cosmetics
03.2023 - Current
Founder & Managing Partner
Frankie + Jax B-Protected LLC
03.2020 - 06.2022
Freelance Makeup & Hair Artist
01.2008 - Current
Regional Account Executive
Pout Cosmetics
08.2006 - 12.2008
Makeup Artistry II Program - Beauty for Film, Television. SFX & Hairstyling
The Makeup Designatory (MUD)
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography
The School of Visual Arts (SVA)