Peter J. Priest
***** ***** ***** ****, **********, KY 40299 Mobile Phone: 502-***-****
Email: ad4dxj@r.postjobfree.com
Objectives To obtain a challenging and responsible position with a highly reputable company that will utilize my extensive managerial, organizational, and communication skills I have developed.
Professional L’Oreal (Lancôme) Cosmetics January 2022 – Present Experience Lead Regional Makeup Artist
• Working in the field, traveling regionally throughout the states of Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio training staff, selling products in various retailers, working directly with the National Artists
• Partnering with Department Managers, Counter Managers and staff in planning, implementing, and executing events
• Providing training to the various Beauty Advisors enhancing their selling skills and clientele development skills to drive counter sales and to grow each individual Beauty Advisor’s sales
Macy’s Lancôme Oxmoor Center
Counter Manager May 2020 – December 2021
Full time Business Advisor November 2018 – May 2020
• Managing counter staff and determining daily goals for the team.
• Strategizing and planning the yearly events; coordinating with the Regional Macy’s and Lancôme teams.
• Working with the Clientele and educating them on the benefits of Lancôme Products.
• Driving sales and exceeding counter goals set forward by Lancôme/Macy’s Management on a daily basis.
• Responsible for the aesthetic, managing inventory levels and maintaining the cleanliness of the counter.
• Responsible for the design and execution of all events at the counter. L’Oreal (Lancôme) Cosmetics April 2017 – November 2018 Makeup Artist
Working in the field, traveling regionally throughout the states of Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio training staff, selling products in various retailers, working directly with the National Artists.
Freelance
Hair Stylist and Makeup Artist January 2013 – April 2017 Worked in London England and Paris France as freelance hair stylist and makeup artist on the ex-pat communities in those countries.
Freelance April 2011-January 2013
Skincare Consultant and Makeup Artist
Worked for various companies, traveling regionally throughout the states of Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio training, selling products in various retailers. Chanel, Christian Dior, Elizabeth Arden, Lancôme, MAC, Philosophy.
Ales Group USA February 2009 - April 2011
Regional Selling Specialist
Engaged sales professional substantially increasing overall sales and growth opportunities throughout the states of Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio:
• Selling Specialist in retail stores such as Sephora, Ulta and local salons.
• Responsible for training staff and doing consultations on clientele and making a prescription for hair care needs.
• Responsible for total sales and growth of product in the States of Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio
Education May 2009 – October 2009
Vertu Salon
Louisville Kentucky, Internship for 6 months
Under the supervision on Todd Cain lead stylist and owner. Hair Design School, Louisville, Kentucky
August 2007 – April 2009
Degree in Cosmetology, Overall GPA: 3.4/4.0
Professional Development Course:
Lancôme National Artistry Professional School, multiple trainings 2005 - Present Phyto, Training Coarse February 2009 and March 2009 Aveda Seasonal School April 2008 / September 2008
Lancôme National Artistry Professional School, August 2005 / November 2005 / February 2006 / April 2006
MAC, Sales Education Seminars
Prescriptives, Sales Education Seminars
Prescriptives, Regional Sales Meeting: For Counter Managers, November 2002 / January 2004 / June 2004 / October 2004
Borghese, Sales Education Seminars
Borghese, National Artistry Professional School, August 1997 / November 2002 Borghese Regional Sales Meeting: For Account Executives, Account Coordinators, and Account Manager, April 2000 / November 2002
Shiseido: Sales Education Seminars
Shiseido: Regional Sales Meeting: For Counter Manager, July 1994 / April 1998 Bobbi Brown: Sales Education Seminars
Elizabeth Arden: Sales Education Seminars
Dale Carnegie: Courses for Personnel Management
New Horizon Computer Classes: Microsoft Word Windows, 95 / 98 / 2000, Microsoft Excel, Windows, 95 / 98 / 2000