Amanda C. Covit

** ******** ****, **** ********, CT 06119 732-***-****

ac840s@r.postjobfree.com

Experience

ULTA BEAUTY 2018- 2019

PRESTIGE SALES MANAGER, PLAINVILLE, CT

• Deliver top-line sales growth and exceptional guest service within the prestige category

(including high-end beauty including color cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance).

• Oversee all aspects of the prestige business, including sales, service, operational excellence, and external brand partnerships.

Z. PAUL LORENC, M.D., F.A.C.S. 2017- 2018

PATIENT/PRODUCT COORDINATOR & MEDIA MANAGER, NY, NY

• Facilitate and implement promotional marketing campaigns through email blasts & social media outlets and increased sales to date by 50% of surgical and non-surgical procedures and skincare.

• Write, edit, and direct educational videos featured on the website and social media outlets.

• Coordinate trainings and partnering events with such brands as ZO Medical, New Beauty Magazine, Skin Better Science, Merz, Thermi Aesthetics, and Galderma.

• Assist Dr. Lorenc in a clinical, non-surgical settings, and medical photography.

• Manage & organize daily scheduling and patient coordination for aesthetic and surgical procedures

• Consult patients on aesthetic procedures and treatments from pre-op care to post op care. LILAH BEAUTY 2016-2017

BRAND AMBASSADOR, NY

• Developed & generated business plans to meet and exceed sales goals in all New York doors including Barneys, and Space NK.

• Strategized marketing, PR, and new business leads by outsourcing events and promotions.

• Worked closely with CEO and Founder on sales strategies, product launches, and education.

• Increased brand awareness by creating and running in-store and outsourced events with special appearances by the founder of the brand.

BLUE MERCURY 88th & 3rd AVE 2015-2016

RETAIL STORE & SPA MANAGER, NY, NY

• Launched and assembled a new store location, spa, and staff recruitment.

• Managed and reached annual retail goal and superseded spa goals by 200%.

• Created and initiated in-store specials, outsourced events, and special promotions increased retail and spa sales consistently by 20% on a quarterly basis.

• Provided ongoing education to all staff on products in efforts to provide superior client service.

• Developed and implemented plans to meet/exceed sales goals, and managed inventory, expenses and payroll.

• Coordinated with all vendors and brand executives on a quarterly basis for sales and event support.

• Facilitated performance challenges of the business and to incentivize staff. JOSHUA B. HYMAN M.D., PLLC 2015

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR & SURGICAL COORDINATOR, NY, NY

• Tackled daily scheduling and patient coordination through medical guidelines with elite clientele.

• Organized surgical procedures and coordination with patients and surgical team.

• Educate and consult patients on surgical and aesthetic procedures, price quotes, and pre/post op protocol.

• Participate in patient intake and surgery observation in the OR.

• Place orders and manage inventory of surgical supplies, implants, and procedure/cosmetic supplies. CLARINS, LORD AND TAYLOR 5th AVENUE FLAGSHIP 2014-2015 BUSINESS MANAGER, NY, NY

• Provided and met daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals and determined forecasting projections.

• Coached and lead the Clarins team of 6 through sales strategies, product knowledge, and elite client services.

• Created and ran events with Clarins global ambassadors, sales support teams, and premier artists.

• Participated in sponsored and publicized store events such as Glamour Magazine’s beauty event. LAURA MERCIER 2005-2016

REGIONAL SKINCARE EXPERT & PREMIER MAKEUP ARTIST, NJ/NY

• Key note speaker and presenter for all trend show events within all major department store doors.

• Worked in conjunction with global artists as part of the artistry team for all events.

• Sold products in all department store doors and boutiques such as Blue Mercury.

• Created business plans and executed sales goals with account executives.

• Lead esthetician and lead makeup artist at facial events.

• Lead master classes based on tips/trends, product knowledge/demonstrations and sales techniques. ESTEE LAUDER 2011-2014

FREELANCE MAKEUP ARTIST & SKINCARE EXPERT, NJ/NY/PA

• Sold high-end products in department store doors including Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Saks 5th Avenue, and Lord & Taylor.

• Worked beside global artist and part of the artistry team for all events.

• Educated & trained employees on product knowledge, sales techniques, and product demonstration tips.

• Lead esthetician and lead makeup artist at facial events PARK AVENUE SMART LIPO PLASTIC SURGEONS 2010-2011

PATIENT COORDINATOR, NY, NY

• Managed daily scheduling and patient coordination through medical guidelines.

• Provided VIP clientele post- op care/protocols.

• Educated and consulted patients on surgical and aesthetic procedures.

• Attended medical training courses for medical devices and cosmetic procedure solutions.

• Observed live surgical procedures and OR cases.

MARIO BADESCU SKINCARE 2008-2010

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, NJ/PA/NY

• Increased customer database & field sales by 125% by managing existing accounts & prospecting.

• Worked closely with division managers to strengthen/increase sales goals.

• Organized and provided personalized facial events in store.

• Educated and hosted training sessions on product knowledge and sales strategies for all participating staff members.

Skills & Qualifications

MICROSOFT OFFICE SUITE & SOCIAL MEDIA

• Proficient in all MS, Excel, Social Medical forums: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

• Create web-based marketing and promotional campaigns.

• 10+ years of consistent, varied and successful skin care training/education and sales.

• Proven ability to develop internal/external revenue-generating relationships.

• Educate and host product knowledge and sales strategies training sessions for all participating staff members.

INDEPENDENT FILM PROJECTS

• Lead Makeup Artist, Creative Director, Associate Producer, Associate Editor, Copy Editor, and Assistant Director, “The Method”

SPECIALTY MAKEUP SERVICES

• Special FX, Bridal and Occasion, Photo and Editorial, Avant Garde, Runway, Camera Ready Education

CONCORDE SCHOOL OF ESTH ETICS 2009

ESTHETICS & MAKEUP ARTISTRY CERTIFICATION

• Created marketing and promotional campaigns

TOWSON UNIVERSITY, BACHELOR’S DEGREE 2003-2005

• Major: Electronic Film, Broadcasting, and Media Studies BROOKDALE C.C 2001-2003

ASSOCIATES DEGREEE OF ENGLISH & CREATIVE WRITING

• Major: English & Creative Writing

• Related coursework: Conducted an independent study following myself and my music band through diaries, voice notes, and articles

*References available upon request

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