CLAUDIA VARGAS
**** ******* ***** ***** *********, Florida 32092
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PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTIST
Sales Associate Counter Manager
Ambitious, hard-working Makeup Artist with the creative ability, training, and experience to bring out client’s ultimate beauty and self-confidence. Exceptional leadership and team building capabilities with the aptitude to work independently or as a team player. Quick learner with the capacity to multi-task and excel in fast-paced environments, with the physical dexterity and capacity to work for long periods of time. Exceptional customer service, self-confidence, and communication skills with the ability to “think outside the box.”
Reputation for integrity, reliability, and accountability, with the attention to detail, drive, and initiative to produce results above and beyond what is expected. Applicable skills include:
Sales & Management
Flexible Schedule
Customer Retention
Quality Control
Training & Development
Loss Prevention
Time Management
Overcoming Objections
Highly Organized
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Laura Mercier, Belk at the Avenues; Jacksonville, FL Beauty Advisor 2013 to Present
Provide makeup consultations and applications for diverse types of faces, eyes, skin tones, and colors.
Extremely knowledgeable and up-to-date on current trends in cosmetics, skin care, and the makeup industry.
Skilled in giving new and updated looks to clients and creating distinctive colors.
Research latest seasonal colors and fashion styles in order to create unique, individualized looks.
Plan and execute monthly counter events and promotions to attract customers and achieve corporate appointment goals.
Effectively communicate with customers and understand visual needs, desires, and requirements.
Consistently meet and exceed sales quotas and corporate goals.
L’Occitane; Jacksonville, FL Skin Care Specialist/Sales Associate 2011 to 2013
Key holder, responsible for opening and closing store and visual merchandising.
Consulted with clients on problem areas, recommending certain products to buy and use in order to transform skin condition.
Consistently met and exceeded sales quotas and corporate goals.
My Dream Salon; Saint Augustine, FL Aesthetician 2010 to 2011
Duties included facial aesthetics, chemical peels, microdermabrasion treatments, skin care, facials, acne treatments, shampooing, and facial waxing.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
First Coast Technical Institute; Saint Augustine, FL Licensed Aesthetician 2010
Laura Mercier Regional Training New Products, Trends, & Makeup Fashions