Samantha Sanchez
The Bronx
Summary
Gifted Hairstylist's Assistant with excellent customer service and product promotion skills. Motivated to aid hairstylists by preparing foils and dyes, cleaning styling tools and scheduling appointments. Experienced in processing transactions and greeting clients. Well-qualified Beauty Advisor and Sales Associate familiar with skills and abilities needed to succeed. Possessing strengths in task prioritization and customer service. Ready to leverage training and experience to take on new professional challenges.
Results-driven Cosmetics and Fragrances Sales vendor with solid background in sales, marketing, and customer service. Proven track record in developing and implementing effective sales strategies, maintaining strong relationships with customers, and driving team success by providing training and coaching. Strengths include product knowledge, communication skills, leadership abilities as well as strategic planning. Previous work has demonstrated significant positive impact on company profitability through innovative sales initiatives and a collaborative approach to team management.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Fragrance Vendor
Coty
Bronx, NY
05.2024 - 06.2025
- Engaged customers with product knowledge and fragrance recommendations.
- Assisted in visual merchandising to enhance product displays and attract customers.
- Collaborated with marketing teams to promote seasonal fragrance campaigns effectively.
- Provided feedback to management on customer preferences and market trends.
- Developed relationships with clients to foster brand loyalty and repeat business.
- Answered customer questions and guided to specific products requested.
- Met and exceeded high-volume personal sales goals through clientele development and current product knowledge.
- Organized trade shows and events related to fragrances and cosmetics.
- Designed displays for showcasing fragrances at retail locations.
Freelancer
Coty
The Bronx
03.2023 - 06.2025
- Developed creative marketing strategies for beauty and personal care products.
- Managed product displays to attract customer attention and drive sales.
- Assisted in developing promotional strategies to increase fragrance sales and awareness.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on fragrance features and customer engagement techniques.
- Consulted with clients to understand their makeup preferences and needs.
- Applied makeup for various occasions, including weddings and photoshoots.
- Educated clients on proper skincare routines and product usage techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to encourage repeat business.
- Participated in promotional events to increase brand awareness and drive sales growth.
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
Beauty Advisor
Sephora
03.2023 - 04.2024
- 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.
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
Hairstylist's Assistant
Salons by JC
03.2021 - 11.2022
- Assisted hairstylist with washing, blow-drying and styling.
- Welcomed, seated and prepared clients for services by snapping waterproof drape gown in place.
- Sanitized and arranged scissors, combs, brushes and other styling tools in addition to sweeping and laundry.
- Readied foils and mixed color and other chemicals to prepare for hair coloring, bleaching and highlighting.
- Scheduled appointments for clients by booking time slots based on requested services and stylist availability.
- Assisted hair stylists with colorwork by applying base colors and toners.
Makeup Artist
MAC Cosmetics
New York
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Consulted with clients to understand their makeup preferences and needs.
- Selected appropriate products and tools based on skin type and desired look.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of makeup stations and tools.
- Educated clients on proper skincare routines and product usage techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to encourage repeat business.
- Handled appointment booking, canceling, and rescheduling.
- Trained and mentored new makeup artists.
- Collaborated with hairstylists, photographers, costume designers, models, and other professionals in the industry.
- Provided assistance in marketing initiatives by creating promotional materials featuring latest looks.
- Applied makeup for various occasions, including weddings and photoshoots.
Cosmetic Beauty Advisor
Ulta Cosmetics
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Greeted customers at counter, delivered personalized customer service, finalized sales and maintained store appearance.
- Built and deepened productive and positive customer relationships with high-quality service and focus on gaining loyalty.
- Showed customers how to apply makeup and other products to achieve desired looks.
- Recommended merchandise based on expert product knowledge and client preferences.
- Finalized purchases and processed payments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Herbert H Lehman High School
Bronx, NYSkills
- Product knowledge
- Innovative hairstyling techniques
- Payment processing expertise
- Marketing understanding
- Makeup and skincare
- Product knowledge
- Innovative hairstyling techniques
- Payment processing expertise
- Marketing understanding
- Makeup and skincare
- Color matching master
- Customer Service
- Customer Engagement
- Organization and Multitasking
- Color matching master
- Customer Service
- Customer Engagement
- Organization and Multitasking
- Fragrance recommendations
- Sales strategy development
- Customer service excellence
Timeline
Fragrance Vendor
Coty
05.2024 - 06.2025
Freelancer
Coty
03.2023 - 06.2025
Beauty Advisor
Sephora
03.2023 - 04.2024
Hairstylist's Assistant
Salons by JC
03.2021 - 11.2022
Makeup Artist
MAC Cosmetics
03.2020 - 10.2022
Cosmetic Beauty Advisor
Ulta Cosmetics
10.2019 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Herbert H Lehman High School