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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

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)
MARNI KLEIMAN