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Taylor Mcgaughey

Professional Makeup Artist
Houston,TX

Summary

Results-driven Makeup Professional with forward-thinking approach centered on maximizing the clients experience. Demonstrated record of success in building strong business relationships with clientele through years of extensive experience. Talented Makeup Artist with in-depth knowledge of makeup artistry and cosmetic industries. Possessing strong visual sense and creative imagination. Goal-oriented professional successful building lasting relationships with clients.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

CEO

Dreamland 142
10.2020 - Current
  • Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
  • Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive, and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
  • Built productive relationships with industry partners and competitors to support strategic business objectives.
  • Managed partnerships and strategic business relationships by negotiating contract terms and handling conflicts.
  • Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
  • Established foundational processes for business operations.
  • Negotiated with suppliers and delivery workers and ordered materials according to forecasted customer demand.
  • Analyzed and tracked business metrics and made appropriate adjustments to meet supply and demand needs.
  • Procured and coordinated new resources to achieve sales targets within optimal timeframes.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.

Freelance Makeup Artist/Owner

To A T Artistry
05.2016 - Current
  • Used social media platforms to promote services.
  • Demonstrated and explained use of different beauty products to educate customers.
  • Applied various layers of makeup to performers and customers to obtain necessary effect and look.
  • Scheduled onsite and offsite makeup appointments for clientele.
  • Used cosmetic techniques and processes to beautify face and body in traditional or mobile settings.
  • Used makeup and prosthetics to alter appearance of actors, models and performers.
  • Conferred with producers, customers and performers to determine desired appearance.
  • Conducted makeup classes to help students gain in-depth knowledge of various products and uses.
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
  • Answered phone calls and emails to schedule client appointments.
  • Maintained full stock of inventory and properly sanitized makeup tools to avoid spread of infection.

Freelance MAC Makeup Artist

MAC Cosmetics
10.2019 - 05.2022
  • Prepared skin for makeup application by cleaning, moisturizing and priming.
  • Assessed customer skin tone and complexion to determine appropriate products and materials to use.
  • Maintained full stock of inventory and properly sanitized makeup tools to avoid spread of infection.
  • Kept up-to-date with style industry standards, trends, and techniques to provide optimal aesthetics services to every client.
  • Maintained regular client list and successfully handled walk-in customers.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
  • Increased revenue through effective customer service and inventory management.

Sephora Color Artist

Sephora
07.2014 - 06.2015
  • Assessed customer skin tone and complexion to determine appropriate products and materials to use.
  • Demonstrated and explained use of different beauty products to educate customers.
  • Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.
  • Conducted consultations to understand client's desired outcome and assessed skin type and face structure.
  • Maintained full stock of inventory and properly sanitized makeup tools to avoid spread of infection.
  • Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
  • Developed loyal following of clients by providing high-quality services.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.

Education

General Studies

County College of Morris
Randolph Township, NJ
2016

General Studies

Baton Rouge Community College
Baton Rouge, LA
2015

Skills

  • Makeup Application
  • Bridal Makeup Application
  • Makeovers
  • Film and Television Makeup
  • Client Consultations
  • Detail-Orientated
  • Social Media Content
  • Skin-Tone Management
  • Product Promotion
  • Sales Strategy
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Business Start up
  • Business Planning
  • Consulting

Timeline

CEO

Dreamland 142
10.2020 - Current

Freelance MAC Makeup Artist

MAC Cosmetics
10.2019 - 05.2022

Freelance Makeup Artist/Owner

To A T Artistry
05.2016 - Current

Sephora Color Artist

Sephora
07.2014 - 06.2015

General Studies

County College of Morris

General Studies

Baton Rouge Community College
Taylor McgaugheyProfessional Makeup Artist