Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline

Melaina J Marquez

MUA Studios
Johnstown,CO
Melaina J Marquez
2
Languages
16
years of professional experience

Results-driven sales and client experience professional with expertise in medical aesthetics, high-ticket sales, and customer service. Skilled in consultative selling, lead conversion, and client retention, consistently exceeding revenue targets. Experience leading teams and coaching for improved performance while fostering strong client relationships to enhance loyalty and drive growth.

Work History

Sales Manager

10 Months
Milan Laser Hair Removal | 10.2025 - Current
  • Conduct high-ticket consultations focused on understanding client goals, recommending personalized treatment plans, overcoming objections, and closing sales.
  • Consistently utilize consultative and relationship-based selling techniques to convert qualified leads into high-value clients.
  • Manage the complete client sales experience from initial consultation through treatment, follow-up, retention, and additional service opportunities.
  • Create strategies to increase lead conversion, maximize revenue opportunities, improve client retention, and achieve monthly and annual business goals.
  • Coached and developed team members on effective sales techniques, objection handling, and closing strategies to improve client experience and meet performance expectations.
  • Monitored key performance indicators for sales, show rate, sold percentage, upsell revenue, referrals, reviews, and lead opportunities to track clinic performance.
  • Created strategies to enhance lead conversion and revenue opportunities while aligning client retention efforts with monthly and annual business goals.
  • Lead daily team communication, goal setting, performance discussions, and accountability initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities for additional treatment areas and services while ensuring recommendations are aligned with individual client needs.
  • Foster a positive, motivated, and results-driven team culture focused on client experience and business growth.

Customer Service Representative

6 Years 2 Months
Nordstrom | 06.2020 - Current
  • Deliver exceptional customer service in a high-volume environment while managing complex billing, account, and service-related inquiries.
  • Handle 100+ inbound calls per day while efficiently identifying customer needs and directing inquiries to appropriate departments.
  • Utilize consultative questioning to identify customer needs and recommend appropriate products, services, and solutions.
  • Educate customers on promotions, pricing opportunities, policies, and available services.
  • Process customer payments and assist with payment options while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Resolve customer concerns and complaints by identifying appropriate solutions and escalating issues when necessary.
  • Review customer account and service histories to identify trends, recurring concerns, and opportunities for improved customer experience.
  • Communicate customer feedback, operational concerns, and inventory needs to management.
  • Build strong customer relationships through product knowledge, attentive service, and personalized recommendations.
  • Support business development through effective communication, relationship building, and product education.

Professional Makeup Artist

9 Years 2 Months
MUA Studios | 06.2017 - Current
  • Provide personalized makeup artistry and beauty consultations for weddings, proms, private events, photo shoots, and other special occasions.
  • Build strong client relationships by understanding individual preferences, desired outcomes, skin types, and beauty goals.
  • Recommend customized makeup and skincare routines based on individual client needs.
  • Conduct complimentary consultations to introduce clients to products and services while creating opportunities for sales.
  • Maintain current knowledge of beauty trends, products, techniques, and industry developments.
  • Manage appointments, scheduling, cancellations, payments, and other administrative responsibilities.
  • Represent beauty brands and products at private events, fashion shows, and industry-related events.

• • Deliver personalized experiences designed to increase client satisfaction, repeat business, and referrals.

Salon Manager

4 Years 5 Months
Studio Be Salon | 04.2021 - 09.2025
  • Oversaw daily operations to ensure high service standards and client satisfaction.
  • Trained and mentored staff on advanced styling techniques and customer service excellence.
  • Developed marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility and attract new clientele.
  • Implemented inventory management systems to optimize product availability and reduce waste.
  • Analyzed performance metrics to drive improvements in team efficiency and service delivery.
  • Managed scheduling and appointments, maximizing staff utilization while minimizing client wait times.
  • Fostered a positive team culture through regular feedback sessions and professional development opportunities.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints effectively, enhancing overall salon experience and loyalty.
  • Controlled inventory by tracking expenses, purchases, and shelf stock.
  • Managed cash flow, business transactions, banking, and accounting processes.
  • Optimized work shifts, managed staff schedules, and ensured adequate coverage during peak hours to maintain exceptional customer service levels.
  • Scheduled employees to maintain adequate coverage during business hours.
  • Resolved customer concerns promptly and efficiently to maintain a strong reputation within the local community.
  • Oversaw salon employee performance, facility cleanliness, and sales.
  • Maintained a clean and welcoming salon environment through regular maintenance, organization, and attention to detail.
  • Maintained general appointment calendar and set shift schedules.
  • Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
  • Built business through commitment to excellent customer service, resulting in customer loyalty and retention.
  • Increased staff productivity by providing ongoing training, motivation, and performance evaluations.
  • Grew customer numbers and boosted loyalty with strategic engagement and marketing strategies.

Makeup Artist

9 Months
Bobbi Brown Professional Cosmetics Inc. | 11.2019 - 08.2020
  • Provided personalized makeup applications, consultations, and product recommendations to clients.
  • Utilized consultative selling and product knowledge to increase sales and meet daily sales objectives.
  • Developed long-term client relationships through exceptional service and personalized recommendations.
  • Educated customers on product benefits, application techniques, and skincare routines.

Makeup Artist

7 Months
Mac Cosmetics | 04.2019 - 11.2019
  • Provided makeup services to clients per month for weddings, proms and other special events.
  • Sold beauty products to customers to meet sales targets. and services to maintain daily sales goal.
  • Applied makeup to achieve desired day-to-day and special event looks.
  • Provided makeup services to clients for weddings, proms, and special events.
  • Provided complementary makeup consultations to individuals, enhancing product line visibility and client engagement.
  • Recommended personalized skin care routines based on individual skin types and conditions, improving client satisfaction.
  • Sold products and services to maintain daily sales goal.
  • Increased sales by providing exceptional service and maintaining positive and a energetic attitude.
  • Boosted sales through exceptional customer service and engagement. by providing exceptional service and maintaining a positive and a energetic attitude.

Hotel Front Desk Receptionist

5 Months
Extended Stay America Inc. | 11.2018 - 04.2019
  • Welcomed patrons to front desk and engaged in friendly conversations while conducting check-in process.
  • Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
  • Sorted and distributed incoming mail daily and directed to correct personnel each day.
  • Managed customer complaints and rectified issues to complete satisfaction.
  • Monitored safety, health and sanitation standards, enforcing compliance to maintain secure and safe environment.
  • Balanced financial accounts accurately and conducted nightly audits to keep bookkeeping current.
  • Balanced accounts and conducted nightly audits to keep bookkeeping current.
  • Processed payments and issued accurate receipts and change to ensure smooth transactions.
  • Resolved customer complaints effectively, ensuring satisfaction and fostering positive guest experiences.
  • Sorted incoming mail and directed to correct personnel each day.

Sales Associate

3 Years 7 Months
Victoria's Secret | 12.2010 - 07.2014
  • Offered product and service consultations and employed upselling techniques.
  • Monitored emerging trends to deliver informed customer service for enhanced product selection.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Kept apprised of emerging trends and provided informative customer service to assist in product selection.
  • Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
  • Provided product and service consultations while utilizing upselling techniques to increase sales opportunities.
  • Answered incoming telephone calls to provide information about products, services, store hours, policies and promotions.
  • Trained new sales employees on effective sales and service strategies, fostering a knowledgeable and high-performing team.

Education

High School Diploma

Mountain View High School | Loveland, CO | 05-2011

Skills

High-Ticket Sales & Closing
Consultative Selling
Sales Expertise
Lead Conversion
Revenue Growth
Client Relationship Management
Business Development
Client Retention
Upselling & Cross-Selling
Sales Goal Achievement
Sales Tracking
Performance management
KPI Tracking
Customer Experience
Sales Administration
Sales Inventory Control
Verbal communication
Sales skills
Team Motivation
Goal setting
Motivational skills

Accomplishments

I have been top performer in the company 4 times while working in high ticket sales

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Sales Manager

Milan Laser Hair Removal
10.2025 - CurrentRead More

Salon Manager

Studio Be Salon
04.2021 - 09.2025Read More

Customer Service Representative

Nordstrom
06.2020 - CurrentRead More

Makeup Artist

Bobbi Brown Professional Cosmetics Inc.
11.2019 - 08.2020Read More

Makeup Artist

Mac Cosmetics
04.2019 - 11.2019Read More

Hotel Front Desk Receptionist

Extended Stay America Inc.
11.2018 - 04.2019Read More

Professional Makeup Artist

MUA Studios
06.2017 - CurrentRead More

Sales Associate

Victoria's Secret
12.2010 - 07.2014Read More

Mountain View High School

High School Diploma
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Melaina J Marquez