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Make Up Artist

Rabiya TANYA Afridi

Self-employeed
Castle Rock,CO

Overview

Experienced beauty and retail professional with a strong record of customer service, sales growth, and client loyalty. Known for personalized recommendations, product knowledge, and polished results.

24+
years of professional experience

Work History

11.2025 - Current1 Year
Prestige Beauty Advisor
Ulta Beauty Inc. | Castle Rock, CO
  • Manages prestige department helping clients with top notch experience, selecting products and shades facilitating sales
  • Educate guests on skincare, cosmetics, and fragrance recommendations aligned with individual needs.
  • Processed POS transactions accurately while supporting seamless a seamless checkout experience.
  • Processed POS transactions accurately while supporting seamless a seamless checkout experience.
  • Maintained organized sales floor displays and stocked merchandise to store standards.
  • Taught customers how to apply makeup and recommended optimal products.
  • Cross-sold complementary products by identifying client needs and recommending appropriate solutions, resulting in increased average transaction values.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors for exclusive product access, improving overall merchandise selection for customers.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets and consistently exceed performance goals.
01.2008 - Current18 Years 10 Months
Make Up Artist
Self-employeed

Over 500 brides groomed!

  • Certification from celebrity Makeup artist 'Selena Merchant' from Calgary
  • Bridal Makeup certification from Kendal Kazeil
  • South Asian Bridal certification from celebrity makeup artist Saliha Abbasi (Chicago, IL)
  • Worked in Canada, New Jersey, Illinois and Colorado giving stunning looks to many Brides, Bridesmaids,
  • Consulted clients to design makeup looks aligned with skin tone, event type, and personal style.
  • Applied corrective and glamour makeup using professional brushes, palettes, primers, and setting products.
  • Matched foundation, concealer, and color products to achieve seamless, natural-looking finishes.
  • Sanitized tools and maintained hygienic station standards to support safe client services.
04.2026 - 09.20265 Months
Store Manager
Ulta Beauty Inc. | Castle Rock, CO
  • Directed daily store operations, ensuring smooth execution of sales floor, inventory, and guest service priorities.
  • Monitored sales trends and adjusted floor coverage to support traffic patterns and conversion goals.
  • Managed scheduling, payroll review, and labor planning to maintain efficient staffing levels.
  • Trained associates on beauty services, selling behaviors, and company standards to strengthen team performance.
  • Executed merchandising resets, promotional displays, and seasonal floor sets aligned with brand direction.
  • Enforced loss prevention procedures, safety standards, and operational compliance across store activities.
  • Addressed guest concerns promptly, reinforcing service recovery and building repeat customer loyalty.
  • Addressed customer complaints promptly and professionally, resolving issues to maintain positive relationships with clientele.
  • Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
  • Completed point of sale opening and closing procedures.
  • Mentored new hires during their onboarding process, ensuring they were well-equipped to excel in their roles from day one.
01.2003 - 04.20074 Years 3 Months
Million Dollars Sales Associate
Henry Birks & Sons | Edmonton, CANADA
  • Hit 1 million sales milestone in 2005–2006
  • Cultivated client relationships to drive repeat luxury jewelry and timepiece sales.
  • Delivered personalized product recommendations aligned with client preferences and occasion needs.
  • Maintained strong product knowledge across fine jewelry, diamonds, and luxury watches.
  • Processed transactions accurately through point-of-sale systems and completed daily cash reconciliation.

Completed Henry Birks & sons proprietary BCSS (Basic Customer Service Skills) training in Montreal

Education

Associate of Arts | Fine Arts

North Lake College | Irving, TX | 01-2003
North Lake College - Irving, TX
01-2003

Interior Design

University of Alberta | Edmonton | 01-2004
University of Alberta - Edmonton
01-2004

Skills

Achieved $1 Mil Sales Target
Certified Make Up Artist
Brand Ambassador for: Charlotte Tilbury
Huda Beauty
Morphe Cosmetics
Natasha Denona
Exceptional customer service
Money handling/ Closing

Timeline

Store Manager
Ulta Beauty Inc.
04.2026 - 09.2026Read more
Prestige Beauty Advisor
Ulta Beauty Inc.
11.2025 - CurrentRead more
Make Up Artist
Self-employeed
01.2008 - CurrentRead more
Million Dollars Sales Associate
Henry Birks & Sons
01.2003 - 04.2007Read more
University of Alberta - , Interior Design
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North Lake College - Associate of Arts, Fine Arts
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