Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Runette Thomas

Jonesboro,GA

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Startup Founder

Minked Beauty
11.2018 - Current

Transformed a solo lash business into a digital product and service brand with consistent $6K–$9K revenue months.

  • Built and managed client scheduling systems via Acuity, with automated reminders and follow-ups.
  • Launched online lash training courses and digital resources using Kajabi, paired with high-converting sales pages and upsell flows.
  • Created and sold digital lash kits and beauty tools using Shopify, managing logistics and inventory.
  • Designed brand visuals, social media assets, and course content using Canva and CapCut.
  • Developed and executed targeted ad campaigns on Instagram and Google Ads, growing visibility and digital sales.
  • Used ConvertKit to build email nurture funnels, abandoned cart sequences, and product launch email campaigns.
  • Leveraged ChatGPT to brainstorm marketing copy, social captions, course scripts, and product descriptions.
  • Held 1:1 discovery calls with prospective students and customers to qualify leads, address objections, and close high-ticket course sales.
  • Maintained strong retention and word-of-mouth referrals through excellent customer service and support.

Education

GED -

Atlanta Job Corps
Atlanta, Georgia

Skills

  • Marketing & Automation: Kajabi, ConvertKit, Instagram Ads, Google Ads
  • Sales & Scheduling: Acuity, Shopify, Discovery Call Strategy
  • Design & Content Creation: Canva, CapCut
  • AI Integration: ChatGPT for marketing, content, and productivity

Accomplishments

• Built a self-funded, profitable online business from scratch with $6K–$9K monthly revenue

• Converted cold leads into paid customers through discovery calls and automated funnels

• Created, launched, and scaled multiple digital products in the beauty space

• Trained and mentored aspiring lash techs through digital education and live coaching

Certification

CourseCareers – Tech Sales Certificate

Completed: 2025

• Developed outbound and inbound prospecting skills including cold email, cold calling, and lead qualification.

• Practiced using CRM wor s with personalized messaging.

Timeline

Startup Founder

Minked Beauty
11.2018 - Current

GED -

Atlanta Job Corps
Runette Thomas