Samantha Burton
Passion for Beauty
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
******************@*****.***
Will be a great asset to your company.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Beauty Sales Promoter/ Ambassador
ABM Industries Inc. Ethos Farm - Los Angeles, CA
January 2023 to Present
• International Team leader
• In charge of training new hires
• Generating revenue for DFS stores like Gucci, Burberry, Montclair, as well as, other high-end luxury brands. Also increased sales and revenue working as an Ambassador for Lax order now URW concessions.
• Responsible for hiring employees and employee dismissal.
• Scheduling of staff
• Greet and guide passengers/customers upon their arrival.
• Identify the customer’s needs and makes recommendations based on their preferences.
• Help guests find products they’re looking for.
• Ensure proper presentation of products on shelves,
• Explain to customers how to use products they’re interested in buying
• Inform guests of prices and special offers.
• Replenish stock as needed and catalog.
• Brand Ambassador/Demo with a focus on luxury brands and products. Personal Assistant/ Beauty Advisor and Stylist
Nicole Anna - Yucca Valley, CA
November 2018 to January 2023
The role was Ms Anna’s personal assistant. Advised her on what to wear as well as how to style hair and make up. Scheduling logistics, bookings, as well as, traveling while on tour, and to the Grammys. Personal Beauty Consultant
Nancy Wilson Productions - Los Angeles, CA
October 1996 to October 2018
The role was Ms. Wilson’s personal makeup artist, hair stylist and general fashion consultant. Skills as an artist and marketer were utilized as we developed and marketed a beauty and skin care product line for Flori Roberts cosmetics. Duties included traveling to produce images for photo shoots for album covers and print. Did fashion styling, makeup, and hair for two Grammy award appearances where my artistry was showcased where Ms. Wilson won Grammys both times. Hair, makeup, and fashion styling for countless stage performances, album covers, and television appearances were included in my repertoire. Front Desk Receptionist/Manager
Binkin Heads - Los Angeles, CA
June 1995 to September 1996
Front desk receptionist with a focus on management and product sales. Impacted major growth of the business and improved profitability. Apple, Microsoft, Excel and Windows capabilities. Development of excellent Customer Service and a passion for making the customer feel beautiful and comfortable.
Education
B.A. in Film and Television Production
University of Southern California - Los Angeles, CA 2010 to 2012
Associate's degree in Cosmetology
El Camino Community College District - Torrance, CA June 1993 to September 1995
Skills
• Hair Styling
• Makeup Application
• Retail Sales
• Front Desk
• Body Waxing
• Cashiering
• Computer Skills
• Nail Care
• Dermabrasion
• Cash Handling
• Microsoft Excel
• Product Demos
• Time Management
• Salon Software
• Assistant manager experience
• Merchandising
• Marketing
• Upselling
• Personal assistant experience
• Organizational skills
• Office experience
• Computer literacy
• Phone etiquette
• Calendar management
• Clerical experience
• Data entry
• Filing
• Customer service
• Typing
• Office management
• Administrative experience
• Travel planning
• Word processing
• Documentation review
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Outlook Calendar
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Google Suite
• Multi-line phone systems
• English
• Research
• Sales
• Upselling
• Sales management
• Customer service
• POS
• Direct sales
• Customer relationship management
• Product demos
• B2B sales
• Negotiation
• Business development
• Salesforce
• Presentation skills
• Team management
• Marketing
• Retail sales
• Analysis skills
• Leadership
• Recruiting
• Management
• CRM software
• Outside sales
• Relationship management
• Google Suite
• Store management
• Conflict management
• Guest services
• Public relations
• Front desk
• Mac OS
• Personal assistant experience
• Interviewing
• Adobe Photoshop
• Project management
• Social media management
• Hospitality
• Shift management
• Data analysis skills
• Clerical experience
• Research
• Project leadership
• Office management
• Calendar management
• Email marketing
• Training & development
• Supervising experience
• Mentoring
• Budgeting
• Makeup application
• Facebook Advertising
• Product development
• Events management
Certifications and Licenses
Cosmetology License
Food Handler Certification
Driver's License
Assessments
Work style: Reliability — Proficient
June 2023
Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient
Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees — Proficient September 2023
Motivating others to achieve objectives and identifying improvements or corrective actions Full results: Proficient
Inside sales — Proficient
January 2024
Understanding and responding appropriately in sales scenarios, and performing common sales calculations
Full results: Proficient
Written communication — Proficient
January 2023
Best practices for writing, including grammar, style, clarity, and brevity Full results: Proficient
Marketing — Proficient
February 2024
Understanding a target audience and how to best communicate with them Full results: Proficient
Management & leadership skills: Impact & influence — Proficient November 2023
Choosing the most effective strategy to inspire and influence others to meet business objectives Full results: Proficient
Administrative assistant/receptionist — Proficient January 2023
Using basic scheduling and organizational skills in an office setting Full results: Proficient
Sales skills — Proficient
April 2023
Influencing and negotiating with customers
Full results: Proficient
Social media — Completed
February 2024
Knowledge of social media techniques and analytics interpretation Full results: Completed
Customer focus & orientation — Proficient
June 2023
Responding to customer situations with sensitivity Full results: Proficient
Outside sales — Proficient
June 2023
Understanding and responding appropriately in sales scenarios, and performing common sales calculations
Full results: Proficient
Retail customer service — Proficient
April 2023
Responding to customer situations in a retail setting Full results: Proficient
Verbal communication — Proficient
January 2023
Speaking clearly, correctly, and concisely
Full results: Proficient
Spreadsheets with Microsoft Excel — Proficient
October 2023
Knowledge of various Microsoft Excel features, functions, and formulas Full results: Proficient
Attention to detail — Proficient
May 2023
Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information
Full results: Proficient
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