Cosmetology
Resume examples

Maintained a client portfolio consisting of celebrities and top executives to attend to their cosmetic and beauty requirements for casual, executive or glamorous engagements.

• Catalogued different skin preps, hairstyles and beauty products suitable for different occasions.
• Researched new trends and treatments within the beauty industry to consolidate routines, regimens and achieve noticeable results.
• Offered consultations to clients within and outside the country, ensuring to adequately assess traits, along with internal and external conditions that could affect the skin, to develop comprehensive recommendations.
• Featured on Metro Magazine for developing a guide of glam looks suitable for a variety of occasions.

Multifaceted role which prompted the development of relations and collaboration skills to work efficiently within a diverse and fast-paced environment.

• Provided top-tier application of makeup and beauty products to a diverse clientele to suit different occasions, from weddings to editorial shoots.
• Kept abreast of developing beauty trends and new application techniques to provide premium services to clients and efficiently respond to their enquiries.
• Prepared and maintained all cosmetics and applications tool in accordance with established health and safety guidelines.
• Recommended compatible products and cosmetics to clients, and maintained a satisfaction rate of over 98%.

Worked for a locally owned barbershop catering to clientele ages 25+. Cleaned and sanitized salon floors, chairs, protective capes, and hair cutting and styling equipment on a regular basis.

• Maintained a friendly and engaging disposition when interacting with staff and clients.
• Scheduled appointments and amended time slots when necessary (e.g., cancellations, rescheduling).
• Provided clients with pictures of hairstyles to give them style ideas and suggestions.
• Managed cutting and shaving equipment carefully and patiently while attending to clients.
• Maintained payment information and kept client records in computer database.
• Established long-term professional relationships with clients.

Entry-level position which provided the opportunity to improve upon, and perfect skills learned in school, whilst developing a distinct approach to maintaining relations with clients.

• Worked under the supervision of the head hairstylist to provide haircare services encompassing scalp treatments, hair washing, trimmings, etc.
• Developed a distinct approach to welcoming clients and inquiring about their needs, earning commendations from supervisors and a 100% client satisfaction rate.
• Ensured all tools and cosmetics used in providing services to clients are arranged in order for easy access and properly maintained in accordance with established health and safety guidelines.
• Worked collaboratively with colleagues to provide premium customer service to new and existing clients, building customer loyalty and retention rate.

Challenging role which prompted the development of critical customer relations skills to attend to every client and ensure their preferences are delivered.

• Established and nurtured relationships with top nail and beauty influencers to develop and continuously update an extensive catalogue of creative nail arts and designs.
• Researched and optimized skills to deliver top-notch cosmetology services to clients, ensuring to adhere to all specified health and safety guidelines.
• Scheduled individual and group appointments, while providing clients with informed advice on a combination of new services and/or products offered by the salon to accommodate their needs.
• Optimized sales and increased customer satisfaction rate by providing clients with an individualized customer service experience that caters to their specific needs and optimizes overall satisfaction.

Worked as a cosmetics salesperson for a skincare and makeup brand, performing demonstrations to show the effectiveness of various beauty products.

• Assisted customers with finding products in store.
• Answered questions regarding the contents in beauty products.
• Offered discount and sales specials to customers.
• Arranged store displays and decorated for special events including holidays.
• Represented company at events and promoted services and products.
• Took payments from customers and processed receipts and refunds.
• Created surveys for customers to fill out to best help them and to improve services.
• Updated social media websites to creatively advertise products and services.

Having decided upon a specialization in Theatrical and Performance Makeup, worked extensively to gain real world experience with small theatres locally to develop and extensive portfolio and build a network of industry contacts.

• Developed theatrical makeup concepts for 3 small sized productions by working with local theatres.
• Studied scripts to develop an understanding of the types of cosmetics and tools needed to create specific looks that would fit the tone of the production.
• Assisted and shadowed experienced industry professionals to hone skills and pick up tricks they have learned over the years to elevate the outcomes of work.
• Applied customer service and communication skills to put actors at ease and ensure a smooth work process.

Worked as a freelance makeup artist to cultivate relations skills and perfect makeup application techniques. Developed an extensive portfolio through freelance and collaborative work.

• Collaborated with different industry professionals like photographers, stylists and models to develop statement makeup looks that complement the model’s features, and is harmonious with the clothing and lighting styles.
• Liaised with a hairstylist to deliver impeccable and durable bridal looks brides and bridesmaids, received tremendously positive feedback.
• Offered consultations to clients to assess their needs and apply makeup looks fitting to their appointments.
• Worked with a local studio to elevate their photos by offering free makeup services for different walk-in clients.

Leadership position at Billy’s Barber Shop with responsibilities encompassing the management of the operations of 3 associate barbers and the training of 2 interns to ensure that Billy’s recognized and loved customer service style was delivered to every patron.

• Continuously researched and developed haircutting techniques to deliver new and exciting haircuts to patrons that accentuates their features.
• Leveraged communication and relations skills to nurture positive working relationships with other barbers in the shop to promote a conducive and welcoming environment to patrons.
• Increased customer retention rate by 50% by utilizing customer relations skills to inquire about their hair and preferences to develop a treatment plan that is tailored to their needs and hair goals.
• Provided unrivaled customer service and an optimized customer experience to each patron, resulting in a significant increase in customer referrals.