Olivia Helliwell
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Talented Makeup Artist with in-depth knowledge of makeup artistry and cosmetic industries. Possessing strong visual sense and creative imagination. Goal-oriented professional successful building lasting relationships with clients.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Beauty Advisor
London Drug
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Educated customers on proper product usage techniques, fostering confidence in their ability to replicate results at home.
- Maintained an organized and visually appealing product display, resulting in increased customer interest and engagement.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Increased sales revenue by effectively upselling and cross-selling beauty items based on client needs.
- Applied makeup and skincare products to customers following guidelines to enable testing of brand.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets and ensure smooth store operations.
Freelance Makeup Artist
Freelance
01.2018 - 07.2023
- Developed customized makeup plans for bridal parties, contributing to memorable wedding experiences.
- Scheduled onsite and offsite makeup appointments for clientele.
- Kept up-to-date with style industry standards, trends, and techniques to provide optimal aesthetics services to every client.
- Collaborated with photographers and stylists to achieve desired looks for photoshoots, ensuring high-quality results.
- Conducted makeup workshops and demonstrations, educating clients on current trends and techniques.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized makeup consultations and product recommendations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Beauty Retail Assistant
Boots Pharmacy
03.2017 - 10.2019
- Operated cash register to process customer transactions.
- Explained basic features of merchandise and products to customers.
- Maximized individual performance by accepting direction, coaching and feedback.
- Strengthened brand visibility within the local community by participating in outreach initiatives like social media campaigns or networking events.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized makeup consultations and product recommendations.
- Advised clients on proper skincare routines, promoting healthy skin as the foundation for flawless makeup application.
- Demonstrated and explained use of different beauty products to educate customers.
- Scheduled onsite and offsite makeup appointments for clientele.
Education
No Degree - Advanced Makeup Artistry
The Esthetic Institute
Calgary, AB12.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Birmingham City University
Birmingham UK06.2022
No Degree - Level 3 Certificate in Hair And Beauty
Coventry City College
Coventry UK07.2018
High School Diploma -
Caludon Castle Academy
Coventry UK07.2016
Skills
- Event planning
- Makeup artistry
- Planning and coordination
- Communication Skills
- Customer Service
- Organization and Multitasking
- Customer Engagement
- Upselling strategies
- Retail experience
- Client Relationship Building
- Products knowledge
- Brand Awareness
Details
Calgary, 403 3716745, oliviahelliwell@hotmail.co.uk
Hobbies and Interests
- Skiing
- Reading
- Running
- Swimming
- Makeup
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
German
Limited Working
Timeline
Beauty Advisor
London Drug
07.2023 - 02.2024
Freelance Makeup Artist
Freelance
01.2018 - 07.2023
Beauty Retail Assistant
Boots Pharmacy
03.2017 - 10.2019
No Degree - Advanced Makeup Artistry
The Esthetic Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Education
Birmingham City University
No Degree - Level 3 Certificate in Hair And Beauty
Coventry City College
High School Diploma -
Caludon Castle Academy
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