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Valeria Almenar

Doral,FL

Summary

Experienced and versatile Makeup Artist with a decade-long career in the beauty industry. Proficient in creating captivating makeup looks for various settings, including editorial makeup , video shooting, wedding, special effects (SFX), and soft glam. Skilled in delivering exceptional customer service and achieving high client satisfaction. Proven track record of collaborating with influencers, designers, and artists to bring creative visions to life. Consistently meets and exceeds sales goals, contributing to a positive brand image. Adaptable, detail-oriented, and passionate about enhancing natural beauty. Seeking opportunities to leverage makeup artistry skills and customer service expertise in a dynamic and creative environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Manager

Supremecig LLC
07.2022 - Current
  • Photoshoots
  • Makeup artist and stylist for campaigns.
  • Responsible for booth designs for trade shows.
  • Manages social media platforms for the brand.
  • Organizes and participates in various events to promote the brand.
  • Skills:

-Expertise in makeup artistry and styling for photoshoot campaigns.
-Creative booth design for trade shows.
-Social media management and marketing.
-Event planning and execution for brand promotion.

Professional Makeup Artist

Lancôme, L'oreal Luxe
03.2019 - Current
  • Developed expertise in every product of the Lancôme line, including skincare, makeup, and fragrances.
  • Conducted makeup sessions for 8 to 10 individuals daily within an 8-hour timeframe.
  • Provided support to beauty advisors in upselling, meeting daily sales goals.
  • Demonstrated and explained use of different beauty products to educate customers.
  • Professionally applied makeup to clients for proms, weddings, and special occasions.
  • Skills: Strong customer service skills with a focus on customer satisfaction and makeup application.
    Efficient management of labeling and shipping processes.
    Retail sales expertise, particularly over the phone.

Special Effects Makeup Artist

House Of Horror
10.2023 - 10.2023
  • Applied specialized makeup techniques for actors in a haunted house setting.
  • Proficient in creating various effects, including face painting, 3rd degree silicone effects, latex, and more.
  • Worked efficiently in a fast-paced environment, meeting short timeframes for makeup application.
  • Collaborated with the production team to bring creative visions to life through makeup.
  • Skills:

- Proficient in a variety of special effects makeup techniques, including face painting and 3rd degree silicone effects.
- Quick and efficient in meeting short timeframes for makeup application.
- Creative problem-solver, able to adapt makeup techniques to enhance the overall theme.

Collection Release Photoshoot

WNTS Clothing
06.2023 - 06.2023
  • Makeup artist for editorial makeup during the photoshoot.
  • Collaborated with India Jazell, the brand founder, in conjunction with the Mane Group Salon.
  • Skills:

- Editorial makeup techniques for fashion photoshoots.
-Coordinated efforts with the brand founder and salon team.
-Attention to detail in achieving the desired look for brand promotion.

Gala Drama 2022

Drama Salon
11.2022 - 11.2022
  • Served as the makeup artist for VIP guests.
  • Collaborated with designers to create stunning makeup looks.
  • Achieved total day sales targets and contributed to the positive brand image.
  • Skills:

-High-end and glamorous makeup expertise.
-Strong collaboration skills with designers and hairdressers

Neon Artistry Makeup Class

Celebrity School Of Beauty
09.2022 - 09.2022
  • Invited to perform a class for students to learn neon pigments and the neon tube technique.
  • Created a skull using neon glam techniques and the neon tube technique.
  • Skills :

- Expertise in teaching and demonstrating neon pigments and techniques.
-Creative application of neon glam techniques for makeup artistry.
- Instruction on working with neon tube techniques for unique and vibrant looks.

Dayana Roberto Music Video

Dayana Roberto And ALS Studios
08.2022 - 08.2022
  • Makeup artist in charge of the music video shoot.
  • Provided makeup for the singer and dancers, creating 3 different looks for each during the entire shoot.
  • Skills:

-Creative makeup design for music video productions.
- Versatility in crafting multiple looks for extended shoots.
-Collaboration with artists and performers in a video production setting.

Professional Makeup Artist

Xecea
07.2022 - 07.2022
  • Dedicated Professional Makeup Artist for Xecea and the performance team.
  • Provided full glam chrome makeup for female dancers.
  • Executed complexion makeup for the second male voice and the primary male singer.
  • Skills:

- Full glam chrome makeup for performing and dancers
- Adaptability to varying makeup requirements for different performers.
- Attention to detail in complexion makeup for male singers.

Charity Event for Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Drama Salon
07.2022 - 07.2022
  • Invited by Color Vice Miami and Drama Salon for a charity event.
  • Provided soft glam makeup for a prom night organized by Nicklaus Children's Hospital.
  • Collaborated with fellow makeup artists to create a positive and memorable experience for the hospital's patients.
  • Skills:

-Empathetic communication and understanding of young patients' preferences.
-Soft glam makeup techniques suitable for a celebratory atmosphere.
- Collaboration with event sponsors for a meaningful cause.

HTM Charity Gala 2022

House Of Top Models
04.2022 - 04.2022
  • Professional Makeup Artist for male and female models for this runway.
  • Provided both soft and editorial makeup for the models.
  • The event was held at the GCRMRailroad, sponsored by Atenea Professional.
  • Skills:

- Expertise in creating diverse makeup looks for runway models.
- Versatility in both soft and editorial makeup styles.
- Collaboration with models and designers for a successful runway event.

Invited Professional Makeup Artist for SFX

House Of Horror
10.2021 - 10.2021
  • Invited Professional Makeup Artist for Halloween special effects contest.
  • Collaborated with influencers and won second place in the contest.
  • Provided special effects makeup for VIP guests and models.
  • Skills:

-Proficient in special effects makeup techniques.
-Attention to detail in creating intricate and spooky looks.
-Effective collaboration with influencers and models.

Beauty Advisor for Impulse Beauty

Macys Inc.
10.2016 - 11.2018
  • Provided performance makeup advice and application for different ages.
  • Worked at a counter dedicated to trending brands like Anastasia Beverly Hills, Smashbox just to name a few.
  • Served as a Beauty Advisor and Makeup Artist for approximately 12 different brands at the counter.
  • Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
  • Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment.
  • Achieved sales goals and consistently upsold products, maintaining a 2.0/3.0 product purchase ratio from each transaction.
  • Assisted customers in obtaining Macy's credit cards.

Education

No Degree - Optitex

Optitex
Caracas, Venezuela
07.2015

No Degree - Adobe Illustrator CS6

Instituto ARTS
Caracas,Venezuela
01.2015

Associate of Arts - Professional Makeup

Camerino
Caracas, Venezuela
07.2014

Adobe Photoshop -

Instituto Universitario De Diseño Las Mercedes
Caracas Venezuela
01.2014

High School Diploma -

U.E.Colegio María Auxiliadora
Altamira.Caracas,Venezuela.
07.2013

Associate of Arts - Professional Makeup And Characterization

Academia Profesional De Enseñanzas,
Caracas, Venezuela
01.2011

Skills

  • New Technique Development
  • Beauty and social Makeup Application
  • Product Promotion
  • Special Effects
  • Product and trends
  • Customer Retention Strategies
  • Work Station Cleaning
  • Beauty Treatment Recommendation
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Upselling Techniques
  • Data Entry and Maintenance
  • Meeting Sales Goals

Certification

  • Smashbox pruducts Training - 2017
  • Chanel fragrances training - 2018
  • M-61 Products training -2018
  • Lancome products training - 2019
  • Lancome update training -2019 and 2021


Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Special Effects Makeup Artist

House Of Horror
10.2023 - 10.2023

Collection Release Photoshoot

WNTS Clothing
06.2023 - 06.2023

Gala Drama 2022

Drama Salon
11.2022 - 11.2022

Neon Artistry Makeup Class

Celebrity School Of Beauty
09.2022 - 09.2022

Dayana Roberto Music Video

Dayana Roberto And ALS Studios
08.2022 - 08.2022

Community Manager

Supremecig LLC
07.2022 - Current

Professional Makeup Artist

Xecea
07.2022 - 07.2022

Charity Event for Nicklaus Children's Hospital

Drama Salon
07.2022 - 07.2022

HTM Charity Gala 2022

House Of Top Models
04.2022 - 04.2022

Invited Professional Makeup Artist for SFX

House Of Horror
10.2021 - 10.2021

Professional Makeup Artist

Lancôme, L'oreal Luxe
03.2019 - Current

Beauty Advisor for Impulse Beauty

Macys Inc.
10.2016 - 11.2018

No Degree - Optitex

Optitex

No Degree - Adobe Illustrator CS6

Instituto ARTS

Associate of Arts - Professional Makeup

Camerino

Adobe Photoshop -

Instituto Universitario De Diseño Las Mercedes

High School Diploma -

U.E.Colegio María Auxiliadora

Associate of Arts - Professional Makeup And Characterization

Academia Profesional De Enseñanzas,
Valeria Almenar