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Ella Moran

Ella Moran

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Experienced international makeup artist and trainer with over 15 years of industry experience. Strong background in retail and creative makeup. Keen awareness of beauty and fashion trends. Artistry experience includes NYC Fashion Week, editorial print, commercials, TV, film, and music videos. Dedicated team player with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on providing exceptional customer service.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Artistic Director

Sanaev Beauty
02.2025 - Current
  • Leading the entire process of the visuals creation, from model casting to designing the looks for each campaign.
  • Ensuring a cohesive vision and successful execution of productions.
  • Directing photoshoots.
  • Executing the makeup looks for each campaign
  • Training freelance artists on product knowledge and brand's vision.

International Makeup Course Trainer

Ella Moran Makeup
02.2018 - 09.2021
  • Created and taught a makeup course, designed for beginner makeup artists in Russian.
  • Collaborated with Moscow University of Design on online makeup classes.
  • Worked with groups of up to 20 artists teaching them basic artistry skills, latest makeup trends and application techniques all the way up to client relations and industry standards.

MAC Cosmetics Makeup Artist

Estee Lauder
10.2011 - 04.2018

MAC Makeup Artist

MAC store Short Hills, NJ

October 2011- June 2012

  • Demonstrated and explained use of different beauty products to educate customers.
  • Scheduled onsite and offsite makeup appointments for clientele.
  • Increased customer loyalty through exceptional service and tailored makeup applications.

MAC Contingent Freelance Artist

MAC store Times Square, New York City

october 2012 - June 2015

  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized makeup consultations and product recommendations.
  • Helped to host international events at the MAC Pro Store
  • Helped facilitating store events and launches at all
    Manhattan locations
  • Held the top freelance seller mark at the largest door in the world

MAC Makeup Artist

La Bay, Montréal, Canada

June 2017 - April 2018

  • Makeup applications on appointment bases
  • Serviced customers in both official languages (French and English)
  • Achieved sales goals at one the top Canada's locations

Lead Makeup Artist and Trainer

Laura Geller Makeup Studio
04.2010 - 04.2011
  • Trained and coached new hires on product knowledge and artistry
  • Catered to high profile customers (beauty editors, actresses, TV personalities)
  • Assisted Laura Geller on live QVC TV shows
  • Featured makeup on the cover of a magazine
  • Highest sales of the month
  • Achieved and exceeded sales goals

Counter Manager

Clarins
08.2009 - 04.2010
  • Trained and coached the team on product knowledge and sales techniques
  • Ensured continuous delivery of outstanding customer service
  • Organized outsourcing events to bring in new clients
  • Achieved and exceeded sales goal (approx. annual volume
  • Supervised a team of 4 beauty advisors and a team of freelancers
  • Organized schedules and floor coverage
  • Organized and held inventory
  • Managed stock orders
  • Held highest percentage increase in the region (20%)

Counter Manager

NARS Cosmetics
09.2008 - 09.2009
  • Organized exclusive counter events and outsourcing events
  • Held highly successful national makeup artist events
  • Delivered new makeup techniques and artistry perfection
  • Built up strong and loyal clientele
  • Had the highest percentage increase in the company (up to 50%)

Part Time Beauty Advisor

Lancôme
07.2008 - 09.2008
  • Makeup and skincare demonstration
  • Serviced customers in makeup and skincare selection
  • Achieved sales goals

Education

Bachelor of Science - Linguistics

Liberal Arts University
Yekaterinburg, Russia
06-2006

Skills

  • Collaborative Leadership
  • Social media and Microsoft office savvy
  • Top level of makeup artistry
  • Extensive Retail Experience
  • Strong verbal and written skills
  • Customer service oriented
  • Strong social skills
  • Self starter, motivator

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Timeline

Artistic Director

Sanaev Beauty
02.2025 - Current

International Makeup Course Trainer

Ella Moran Makeup
02.2018 - 09.2021

MAC Cosmetics Makeup Artist

Estee Lauder
10.2011 - 04.2018

Lead Makeup Artist and Trainer

Laura Geller Makeup Studio
04.2010 - 04.2011

Counter Manager

Clarins
08.2009 - 04.2010

Counter Manager

NARS Cosmetics
09.2008 - 09.2009

Part Time Beauty Advisor

Lancôme
07.2008 - 09.2008

Bachelor of Science - Linguistics

Liberal Arts University
Ella Moran