Sarah Sanmarco
Surprise,AZ
Summary
Self-motivated professional successful in seizing viable opportunities for expansion and innovation in business. Background in increasing profits, reducing costs and transforming customer service standards. Experienced in leading and supervising operational and sales teams.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner
Sun-Kissed Organic Mist
06.2008 - Current
- Created an on-location organic airbrush tanning business based solely on referrals, catering to a high-end clientele where trust is essential for each client's privacy and satisfaction
- Create schedules for an average of 25-30 clients per week based on timing efficiency
- Oversee all aspects of advertising, accounting, inventory and state law regulations.
Owner - Lead Artist
Sarah Sanmarco Makeup Artistry
01.2004 - 01.2018
- Cross trained in various lines of cosmetics, skin care treatments, as well as current fashion trends
- Coordinated schedules with multiple vendors and clients for photo shoots, underwater photo shoots, production, weddings, film and corporate events
- Featured in several publications, such as; Vogue Bride, Phoenix Bride and Groom, Carats and Cake, Wedding Sites and Services, among many other publications
- Custom designed props and costumes for photo shoots to create a unique experience for each client
- Communicated closely with clients and vendors to ensure each request was being efficiently executed and deadlines were being met accordingly
- Created a syllabus for an esthetician course to learn advanced makeup artistry techniques, as well as incorporated a business plan based on each students' desired field of work upon graduation
- Volunteered and donated services to help raise money for charities, such as; breast cancer, Phoenix Children's Hospital and domestic violence.
Education
Human Relations / Art -
Paradise Valley Community College
12.2005
Skills
- Creative
- Efficient written and verbal communication
- Trained in visual merchandising and design at Saks Fifth Avenue
- Delegation and training skills
- Recruiting
- Problem solving
- Client relations
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task under pressure
- Team player
- Independently motivated
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 40 - 50 staff members.
- Collaborated with team of 40 - 50 in the development of retail management.
- Achieved monthly sales goals by properly training employees for special events with accuracy and efficiency.
- Resolved potential customer conflict that led to building long term loyal clientele.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Certified Professional Makeup Artist, Sarah Sanmarco Makeup Artistry - 2003 - 2018
- Visual Merchandising 2000 - 2018
art, visual merchandising, customer service management, coordinator
- Set and prop design artist for editorial and commercial production shoots
- Visual merchandising for Lancome, Clinique, Saks Fifth Avenue, Macy's, Express and English Ideas
- Business Manager and makeup educator for various lines of cosmetics and fashion design
- Coordinated special events for production and high profile events
Timeline
Owner
Sun-Kissed Organic Mist
06.2008 - Current
Owner - Lead Artist
Sarah Sanmarco Makeup Artistry
01.2004 - 01.2018
Human Relations / Art -
Paradise Valley Community College
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