Catherine J. Testa

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312-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

•Expertise within all aspects of marketing and advertising, including product launch and

presentation, recruiting, training, supervising, motivating sales teams, administrative and customer support.

•Increased sales by 175% within my region.

•Leadership abilities, results oriented, highly motivated with a strong work ethic.

•Exceptional communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FREELANCE MAKE UP ARTIST April 2015 - Present

Skin Care Specialist

•Provide personalized, creative and innovative skin care consulting.

•Initially perform client consultations to identify and analyze skin care needs.

•Create skin care regimens and makeup application processes based upon individual client assessments.

•Recommend appropriate products to achieve optimal results.

•Follow-up to ensure customer satisfaction.

FIRE AND SECURITY SALES February 2014- March 2015

Design Sales Consultant

•Responsible for sales department’s mission, vision, and strategic imperatives.

•Provide personalized, design and creative security systems for both residential and commercial properties.

•Exceeding sales goals.

STUDIO GEAR COSMETIC January 2007 - February 2014

Skin Care Specialist

•Provide personalized, creative and innovative skin care consulting within the cosmetics industry.

•Initially perform client consultations to identify and analyze skin care needs.

•Create skin care regimens and makeup application processes based upon individual client assessments.

•Recommend appropriate products to achieve optimal results.

•Follow-up to ensure customer satisfaction.

•Coordinate and attend special events as required.

CHRISTIAN DIOR March 2005 - January 2007

Regional Make-Up Artist Trainer

•Responsible for training all Chicago Regional Sales personnel.

•Coached, motivated staff and set respective sales goals.

•Increased sales within the region by 10% in the first three months.

•Educated staff regarding the full product line.

•Trained and assisted employees in all aspects of creating skin care and makeup regimens.

•Coordinated and attended special events as required.

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PEVONIA SKINCARE May 2001 – March 2005

Midwest Account Executive

•Responsible for managing and expanding the Chicago Regional Market.

•Developed a new market territory within the Chicago area.

•Increased sales within the region by 175% during my tenure with the company.

•Supported existing client base and made recommendations for product additions.

•Trained clients on the full product line.

•Facilitated, confirmed, and tracked all sales orders and delivery information while maintaining inventory control.

•Attended annual Midwest Regional Expo.

EDUCATION

Skincare Institute – Skokie, IL Licensed Aesthetician

Niles Cosmetology School – Niles, IL Certificate of Completion

CONTINUING EDUCATION & TRAINING SEMINARS

Chanel Skincare Clientele Skincare

Pevonia and Medicalia Skincare (Medical Education) Redken

Various Skincare Classes & Seminars

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

MIDWEST PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE CENTER

•Special Events Coordinator.

•Service Board Member.

•Presented Passion Award by Midwest Palliative and Hospice Care Center April 2013.

•Raised $59,000 for cancer research and patient care.

ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION

AAID (ADVOCATES AGAINST IMPAIRED DRIVING)

Speaker for groups of 200+ audiences, bringing awaremess of the dangers of drinking and driving.

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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