Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Academicpreparation
References
Certification
Timeline
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Natasha Montano

Moreno Valley,CA

Summary

Talented Makeup Artist and Licensed Ethetician with in-depth knowledge of makeup artistry and cosmetic industries. Possessing strong visual sense and creative imagination. Goal-oriented professional successful building lasting relationships with clients.

While also being a reliable and upbeat retail associate successful at promoting customer loyalty, satisfaction and purchases with consultative techniques and diligent attention to individual needs. Knowledgeable about product merchandising, payment processing and cleaning. Dedicated and dependable relationship-builder with excellent organizational strengths and superior work ethic.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Freelance Artist

Lancome Cosmetics
04.2023 - 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

Self Employed Freelance
01.2019 - Current
  • 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.
  • Demonstrated and explained use of different beauty products to educate customers.
  • Scheduled onsite and offsite makeup appointments for clientele.
  • Developed customized makeup plans for bridal parties, contributing to memorable wedding experiences.
  • Prepared skin for makeup application by cleaning, moisturizing and priming.
  • Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.

Licensed Beauty Advisor

Sephora
02.2019 - 11.2022
  • Performing all services in store Beauty studio which included Full Face makeup, facial waxing, and the Hydrafacial for face and lips
  • Selling and educating clients on products
  • Providing customer service on the sales floor when not in a service
  • Pulling clients for services from the sales floor.

Sales Associate

G By Guess
10.2017 - 01.2018
  • Cashier
  • Meeting sale goals
  • Maintain sales floor
  • Providing excellent customer service
  • Store audits and updates
  • Visual merchandising.

Sales Floor Specialist

Jcpenny
06.2013 - 12.2014
  • Cashier
  • Maintain sales floor & fitting room
  • Restocking
  • Selling certain merchandise to reach certain goals
  • Singing up customers for credit cards
  • Any other tasks when asked.

Stock Supervisor

Abercrombie & Fitch
08.2011 - 03.2013
  • Handling and processing all merchandise
  • Replenishing sales floor
  • Overseeing all merchandise in the stockroom and organizing merchandise to company standards
  • Placing merchandise on the sales floor while auditing
  • Helping frequently on sales floor when needed
  • Handled all transfers.

Part-time Impact/floor Model

Hollister Co.
10.2010 - 08.2011
  • Worked on sales floor keeping the store maintained to company standard
  • Helped customers and giving them a great in-store experience and find what they need
  • Worked on certain daily tasks given
  • Worked on stores updates and floor sets.

Part-time Cashier

Kohls
10.2010 - 03.2011
  • Helping customers at point of sale
  • Requesting credit to customers
  • Providing great customer service
  • Helped on sales floor as needed.

Education

Esthetics

Riverside City College
Riverside, CA
06.2018

Skills

  • Excellent customer service skills
  • 8 years Retail/Sales experience
  • Supervisor experience / Leadership skills
  • Visual Merchandising Skills
  • Skilled Cashier
  • Makeup Application
  • Makeup product knowledge
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Creative makeup application
  • Social Media Content
  • Bridal makeup application
  • Sales and Upselling
  • Long-lasting makeup application
  • Wedding makeup specialization
  • Client Consultations
  • Skincare knowledge
  • Age-appropriate makeup
  • Detail-orientated
  • Makeup trend awareness
  • Photography makeup
  • Eyebrow styling
  • Eyebrow Shaping
  • Corrective makeup
  • Special effects makeup
  • Advanced contouring techniques
  • Makeovers
  • Cosmetics selection assistance
  • Sanitation Practices
  • Service Promotion
  • Color principles
  • Expert Color Matching
  • Clear Communication
  • Product Knowledge
  • Schedule Management
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Customer Consultation
  • Relationship Building
  • Creativity and Originality
  • Product Sales
  • Workspace Organization
  • Decision-Making
  • Payment Processing
  • Tool, Equipment, and Surface Sanitizing

Academicpreparation


  • John W North High School, Riverside, CA, High School diploma, June 2010

References

  • Kristi Ruiz, 951-527-0057, Former Manager
  • Darlene Esteban ,951-236-1844, Classmate, work partner, friend
  • Madeline Bettencourt, 951-222-8907, Esthetics Instructor

Certification


  • Make-up application certification
  • Esthetician certification

Timeline

Freelance Artist

Lancome Cosmetics
04.2023 - Current

Licensed Beauty Advisor

Sephora
02.2019 - 11.2022

Freelance Makeup-Artist

Self Employed Freelance
01.2019 - Current

Sales Associate

G By Guess
10.2017 - 01.2018

Sales Floor Specialist

Jcpenny
06.2013 - 12.2014

Stock Supervisor

Abercrombie & Fitch
08.2011 - 03.2013

Part-time Impact/floor Model

Hollister Co.
10.2010 - 08.2011

Part-time Cashier

Kohls
10.2010 - 03.2011

Esthetics

Riverside City College
Natasha Montano