Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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Celeste Tremblay

Oakville,ON

Summary

Sales and operations professional with over 9 years in the fashion industry and 19 years of leadership experience in the Canadian Armed Forces, retiring as a Sergeant in 2020. Expertise in managing high-volume client portfolios and driving revenue growth while leading diverse teams. Skilled in fashion sales, event coordination, and project management, with a strong focus on maximizing resource utilization and enhancing profitability. Recognized for exceptional interpersonal skills and a systematic approach to building relationships and streamlining operations.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Makeup Artist

Absolute Touch
Toronto, ON
06.2024 - Current
  • Provided makeup services for bodybuilders to enhance stage appearance.
  • Administered spray tanning treatments to achieve optimal skin tone for competitions.
  • Executed hair styling techniques to complement overall looks for events.

Director

World Management
Regina, Canada
01.2018 - 04.2022
  • Led agency operations, driving client sales and expanding market reach.
  • Built strong industry relationships, increasing talent bookings and partnerships.
  • Coordinated fashion events, photoshoots, and model placements.
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined sales operations and enhanced client satisfaction.

Senior Human Resources Administrator

The Royal Regina Rifles
Regina, Canada
08.2014 - 03.2020
  • Managed all HR processes, including recruiting, payroll, budgeting, and succession planning.
  • Processed travel expenses, organized company-wide morale events, and supported executive teams.
  • Coordinated high-level meetings, conferences, and interviews with precision.
  • Developed and led employee training programs and team-building initiatives.

Administrative Roles

Canadian Armed Forces
, Canada & International
01.2001 - 01.2020
  • Oversaw administrative, financial, and operational functions supporting both local and international missions.
  • Managed travel logistics, payroll processing, and personnel records with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Provided timely support to deploying personnel, ensuring mission readiness and compliance.
  • Coordinated directly with international organizations, embassies, and Passport Canada.

Education

Fashion Arts & Business Diploma -

Humber College
Toronto, ON
06.2022

Fashion Event Planning Certificate -

IFA Paris
Paris, France
06.2021

Logistics and Administrative Training -

Canadian Forces Logistics Training Centre
Borden, ON
05.2009

Skills

  • Sales strategy and client acquisition
  • Relationship management and customer retention
  • Leadership and staff mentoring
  • Fashion industry expertise
  • Trend analysis and contract negotiation
  • Talent development and representation
  • Event and conference planning
  • Budget oversight and payroll management
  • Domestic and international travel coordination
  • Advanced Microsoft Office skills
  • Administrative proficiency

Certification

  • Fashion Business
  • Event Planning
  • Retail Sales Management
  • Administrative Assistant (Levels 3, 5, & 6)

Accomplishments

  • Served 19 years in the Canadian Armed Forces, retiring as a Sergeant in 2020.
  • Walked in Toronto, Vancouver, and New York Fashion Weeks in 2021.
  • Successfully transitioned from military leadership to fashion business and sales management.

Hobbies and Interests

  • Fashion Sales & Client Engagement
  • Runway & Commercial Modeling
  • Personal Trainer - Certified
  • Fitness, Mentoring, and Coaching

Timeline

Makeup Artist

Absolute Touch
06.2024 - Current

Director

World Management
01.2018 - 04.2022

Senior Human Resources Administrator

The Royal Regina Rifles
08.2014 - 03.2020

Administrative Roles

Canadian Armed Forces
01.2001 - 01.2020

Fashion Arts & Business Diploma -

Humber College

Fashion Event Planning Certificate -

IFA Paris

Logistics and Administrative Training -

Canadian Forces Logistics Training Centre
Celeste Tremblay