Professional makeup artist and licensed aesthetician

Detra Dixon

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Summary

Creative, innovative and relational Makeup Artist. Extensive experience designing makeup, wardrobe, hair and accessories for print, TV, video, concerts and weddings.

Experience

Freelance Makeup Artistry

December 2003 to Present

Natural Glamour Cosmetics – Dallas, TX

Marketing “National Glamour Cosmetic” products, sales person and makeup artist for photo shoots.

Provide makeup courses including but not limited to providing presentations for various charities, fashion shows and special events for both men and women.

Build and maintain customer relationships in order to build strong loyalty.

Address customer’s queries about products, prices, availability product uses and services.

Provide makeup demonstrations to customers and guides them through right make up combinations.

Communicate with customers to assess their needs, provide assistance in satisfying those needs and meeting or surpassing customer’s expectations.

Demonstrate usage and benefits of various brands and products.

Lead Makeup Artist

March 2000 to November 2002

Yves St. Laurant – Euless, TX

Responsible for performing makeovers.

Generated sales, while achieving line and sales targets, using make up knowledge.

Ensured monthly make –up sessions are reached.

Ensured merchandising levels in the store are met as per the brand guidelines.

Participated in achieving incentives.

Pushed make up sales during event, promotions and launches.

Surpassed revenue goal eleven consecutive months.

Makeup Artist

March 1999 to March 2000

Ultra Cosmetics and Salon – Dallas, TX

Advised customers on the most appropriate range of product to use.

Responsible for marketing, performing makeover, ordering makeup, and inventory control.

Performed complex analysis enhancements of polices and procedures.

Maintained an up to date knowledge of makeup and beauty products.

Makeup Artist

June 1996 to April 1999

Mac Cosmetics – Dallas, TX

Demonstrated color theory, matching skin tones and makeup application to large groups

Responsible for weekly skin care courses.

Ensured in store stock replenishment in the appropriate shelves/counters, at appropriate times.

Addressed customers’ queries about product prices, and services.

Artist Accomplishments: Experience working with corporate clients, celebrities, models, brides and children. Develop trusting relationships with a diverse clientele

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