Mary Barnes
WINDERMERE,FL
Summary
Talented Makeup Artist with in-depth knowledge of makeup artistry, skincare and cosmetic industry. Possessing strong visual sense and creative imagination. Goal-oriented professional successful in building lasting relationships with clients. Team player communicates effectively with coworkers and management to reach sales goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Freelance Makeup Artist
Chanel, Dior, Lancome, Smashbox, Others
10.1995 - 01.2015
- Conducted consultations to understand client's desired outcome and assessed skin type and face structure.
- Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style and occasion
- Professionally applied makeup for outings, proms, weddings and other special occasions and events.
- Provided clients with personalized skincare recommendations to support maintenance of healthy skin.
- Employed variety of cosmetics to produce fresh looks, enhance facial features and manage skin tone.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
Retail Makeup Artist
Prescriptives Cosmetics At Bergdorf Goodman
09.1990 - 08.1995
- Provided clients with personalized skincare recommendations to support maintenance of healthy skin.
- Scheduled onsite and offsite makeup appointments for clientele.
- Educated clients about products and self-maintenance based on needs and preferences.
- Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.
- Employed variety of cosmetics to produce fresh looks, enhance facial features and manage skin tone.
- Consistently received positive performance reviews from guests.
- Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
- Conducted consultations to understand client's desired outcome and assessed skin type and face structure.
Cosmetics Counter Manager
Shiseido Cosmetics At Lord & Taylor
06.1988 - 09.1990
- Collaborated with human resources team to provide full coverage for department and create equitable schedules for staff
- Maintained accurate inventory
- Managed team of 4 associates in cosmetics department to achieve and maintain highest standards of customer service.
- Set up sales floor, developed department procedures and implemented company policies to maximize cosmetics sales.
- Coached cosmetics sales team on promotions and events to increase marketing effectiveness and boost sales of critical merchandise.
- Maintained accurate inventory and sales records for department
Retail Cosmetics Sales
Lancome At Ivey's Of Florida
06.1983 - 08.1986
- Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
- Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
- Demonstrated products to show potential customers benefits and advantages and encourage purchases.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of competitor products and pricing in market served.
- Encouraged cross-selling of additional products and services through relationship-building and acquired understanding of customer business needs.
- Collaborated with upper management to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts & Humanities
Lang College, The New School
New York05.1988
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Valencia Community College West
Orlando, Florida05.1986
Skills
- Customer Consulting
- Presentations and Demonstrations
- Beauty Treatment Recommendation
- Makeup Application
- Color Principles
- Beauty Transformations
- Skin Type Assessments
- Effective Customer Communication
- Cosmetology Principles Knowledge
- Suggestive Selling and Upselling
Certification
- Woody's Institute of Cosmetology, Orlando, Florida
- Certified Cosmetologist Training, September 1981-May 1982
- Licensed Cosmetologist, State of Florida State Boards, 1982
Timeline
Freelance Makeup Artist
Chanel, Dior, Lancome, Smashbox, Others
10.1995 - 01.2015
Retail Makeup Artist
Prescriptives Cosmetics At Bergdorf Goodman
09.1990 - 08.1995
Cosmetics Counter Manager
Shiseido Cosmetics At Lord & Taylor
06.1988 - 09.1990
Retail Cosmetics Sales
Lancome At Ivey's Of Florida
06.1983 - 08.1986
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts & Humanities
Lang College, The New School
Associate of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Valencia Community College West
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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