Gagandeep Sidhu
Cosmetician
Calgary,AB
Summary
Professional freelance makeup artist that has been working under own company name for 7 years. Has 15 years of experience of working in cosmetics, finance, and customer service. Proficient in time management, planning skills, financial management skills, quick problem solving skills, and change management skills which come from being a homemaker for 10+ years
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
Shopper Drug Mart - Beauty Boutique
Shopper Drug Mart
5 2023 - Current
- Merchandising and Planograms, Setting up the new Cornerstone NE location, Customer Sales and keeping up to date with current brands and techniques, Working with all the up to date technologies and vendor brands.
Sparkle Studios - Senior Hair and Makeup Artist
Sparkle Studios
01.2016 - Current
- Kept up-to-date with style industry standards, trends, and techniques to provide optimal aesthetics services to every client
- Conducted consultations to understand client's desired outcome and assessed skin type and face structure
- Maintained full stock of inventory and properly sanitized makeup tools to avoid spread of infection
- Managing customer bookings and handling business operations
- Scheduled onsite and offsite makeup appointments for clientele
- Used cosmetic techniques and processes to beautify face and body in traditional or mobile settings
- Conducted makeup classes to help students gain in-depth knowledge of various products and uses.
Experior Financial Group - Financial Advisor
Experior Financial Group
12.2018 - 10.2021
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs
- Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities
- Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses, and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans
- Worked with clients to support understanding of rationale and details of financial strategies.
Sally Beauty Supply - Beauty Advisor
Sally Beauty Supply
07.2017 - 12.2017
- Kept work areas, tools, and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize disease transfer and health risk of shared environment
- Arranged merchandise to present visually appealing displays and attract clientele
- Maintained counter and display areas for cleanliness and organization
- Hitting daily sales goals and targets
- Operating POS
- Fulfilling duties of keyholder and night shift closing duties.
Shopper Drug Mart - Cosmetic Consultant
Shopper Drug Mart
03.2017 - 06.2017
- Delivered product demonstrations and sample applications, raising exposure of key brands
- Boosted satisfaction and repeat business by recommending products in alignment with customer needs
- Offered make-up tips and popular tutorials in alignment with latest trends
- Applied merchandising and housekeeping procedures, adhering to corporate and brand standards
- Hitting daily sales goals and targets.
Sait Student Calling Program
Sait ( Southern Alberta Institute Of Technonolgy
09.2011 - 07.2012
- Cold and Warm calling to previous alumni to help raise funds for the institute.
- Call Centre Agents providing customer service to keep SAIT Alumni connected to the institute.
- Team and Individual work.
Education
LLQP -
Calgary, AB
Graduate Certificate - undefined
Pink Orchid Studio Academy
Post Secondary - undefined
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Skills
Assessing Outcomes
Color Composition
Makeup Application
Customer Consulting
Film and Television Makeup
Outstanding Client Retention
Consultative Techniques
Sales Strategies
Client Relationship-Building
Services Marketing
Workflow Efficiency
Detail-Orientated
Timeline
Experior Financial Group - Financial Advisor
Experior Financial Group
12.2018 - 10.2021
Sally Beauty Supply - Beauty Advisor
Sally Beauty Supply
07.2017 - 12.2017
Shopper Drug Mart - Cosmetic Consultant
Shopper Drug Mart
03.2017 - 06.2017
Sparkle Studios - Senior Hair and Makeup Artist
Sparkle Studios
01.2016 - Current
Sait Student Calling Program
Sait ( Southern Alberta Institute Of Technonolgy
09.2011 - 07.2012
Shopper Drug Mart - Beauty Boutique
Shopper Drug Mart
5 2023 - Current
LLQP -
Calgary, AB
Graduate Certificate - undefined
Pink Orchid Studio Academy
Post Secondary - undefined
Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
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