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
Pittsburgh, United States
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
Durham, United States
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, PA07-2024
Bachelor of Science - Quantitative Biology And Data Science
University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC05-2026
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