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Safia Traore

Export,PA

Summary

Offering strong professional foundation in beauty techniques, an incredible passion for the artistry of makeup, and eager to continue developing in a professional environment. Offers solid understanding of color theory, color coordination, and facial structure; and easily adapts to various styles, including film, photography, fashion, and theatre. Ready to use skills in makeup application and client consultation in Makeup Artist role.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Make-up Artist

Chanel Beauty
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Demonstrated expertise in creating diverse makeup looks for clients
  • Successfully translated clients' vision into reality, creating a wide range of makeup looks from natural, soft/everyday to bold and dramatic
  • Collaborated with clients to understand their unique preferences, ensuring the final look aligned with their expectations and personal style
  • Conducted personalized makeup consultations and tutorials that featured Chanel Beauty Products
  • Provided one-on-one consultations to assess clients' skin type, tone, and preferences, tailoring makeup applications accordingly
  • Conducted hands-on tutorials, educating clients on proper skincare routines, makeup application techniques, and product usage for at-home maintenance
  • Achieved and consistently exceeded sales targets through effective product knowledge of Chanel Beauty and strong communication skills
  • Demonstrated in-depth Chanel Beauty product knowledge, including our hero ingredients, their benefits, and proper application techniques, to assist customers in making informed purchasing decisions
  • Utilized strong communication skills to articulate the features and benefits of products, leading to increased sales and customer satisfaction
  • Strongly prioritized sanitization and hygiene practices
  • Adhered to strict hygiene and sanitization standards before, during, and after a service to ensure a clean and safe environment for both clients and staff
  • Educated clients on our counter's commitment to hygiene, explaining the sanitation procedures for brushes, tools, and testers to instill confidence in the cleanliness of the beauty space

Make-up Artist

Charlotte Tilbury
08.2022 - 08.2023
  • Thoroughly consulted with clients to assist in finding cosmetic products for their unique concerns and desired look
  • This includes 1+ hour long appointments that featured a comprehensive breakdown of the products that were selected to achieve the specified look and a thorough demonstration of proper product application
  • On average, 2-3 appointments were booked a week, along with several impromptu sit-down make-up applications a day
  • Developed in-depth product knowledge of the Charlotte Tilbury brand
  • Including skincare and color, and used the acquired knowledge to create custom recommendations to best serve clients
  • Took the initiative to develop product knowledge of the other brands and other product categories
  • This included both Fragrance and Skin Tech/Tools in order to best meet any client's needs
  • Maintained a clean and sanitized work environment
  • Used proper sanitization techniques before, during, and after a make-up application or service
  • Greeted customers and carefully ascertained what each customer wanted/needed upon arrival
  • Used the NordstromOn clienteling application to initiate and maintain a client relationship with customers
  • Lastly, using the application to keep an open line of communication to further develop the client relationship

Education

Professional Certificate - Makeup Artistry For Film, TV, Theatre, And Fashion

IATSE & ReelWorks Makeup Artistry Training Program
Pittsburgh, PA
07-2024

Bachelor of Science - Quantitative Biology And Data Science

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
05-2026

Skills

  • General Makeup Artistry
  • Background in STEM
  • Sanitization and Sanitary Technique
  • Team-Oriented
  • Creative makeup application
  • Age-appropriate makeup
  • Detail-orientated
  • Multicultural makeup techniques

Timeline

Make-up Artist

Chanel Beauty
08.2023 - 08.2024

Make-up Artist

Charlotte Tilbury
08.2022 - 08.2023

Professional Certificate - Makeup Artistry For Film, TV, Theatre, And Fashion

IATSE & ReelWorks Makeup Artistry Training Program

Bachelor of Science - Quantitative Biology And Data Science

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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