Opeoluwa Akanni
Beauty Advisor/Artist
Toronto,ON
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Proactive and achievement-oriented bringing 10 years of industry experience in beauty, marketing and leadership experience with special emphasis on helping clients make the best decision when it comes to their beauty goals. Effectively increases social media reach and client digital profile to catapult company forward with sustained growth. Articulate communicator, natural leader and organized manager. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to showcase my years of experience in the beauty industry as a beauty advisor and also a makeup artist. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Product Manager Intern
Enoverlab
Lagos, Nigeria
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Conducted customer research using qualitative surveys to understand consumer opinions.
- Maintained and updated project plan by tracking technical dependencies and issued project milestone updates.
- Assisted with customer needs and resolved problems to maintain business relationships.
- Researched competitive landscape to report key insights on market leaders.
- Collaborated with product managers and engineering team to document, validate and monitor logging and metrics.
- Addressed product-related questions by reviewing reports to provide informed responses.
- Worked closely with product management team to learn daily duties.
- Conducted market research to identify new opportunities and target markets.
Beauty Salon Owner
REVEAL MAKEUP PROFESSIONAL
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
- Evaluated employee performance through close observation and performance rubrics.
- Upheld 24-hour response time to service requests.
- Utilized best practices theory when selecting vendors and products.
- Prepared billings and estimates for customers.
- Researched and evaluated current and potential products used by service staff.
- Conducted target market research to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
- Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
EbonyLife Tv
Lagos, Nigeria
12.2017 - 07.2019
- Booked travel by coordinating and reserving transportation and lodging.
- Coordinated events, prepared agendas and managed schedule for CEO.
- Managed wardrobe by setting up dry-cleaning services, pressing garments and organizing clothing.
- Managed household budget by paying bills and balancing checking account.
- Answered incoming phone calls and emails, and presented urgent requests for timely response.
- Planned business and social itineraries by managing personal calendar using google calendar.
- Screened calls and emails and initiated actions to respond or direct messages for managers.
- Answered high volume of phone calls and email inquiries.
- Supported business and hospitality needs of corporate partners and staff during meetings and company events.
- Used advanced software to prepare documents, reports, and presentations.
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings and appointments and coordinating travel arrangements to optimize time.
- Handled confidential and sensitive information with discretion and tact.
- Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
- Conducted research and analyzed data to provide detailed reports on various business topics.
Beauty Advisor
Florence Beauty Studio
Lagos , Nigeria
05.2015 - 12.2016
- Helped clients achieve desired looks for daily wear and special events by designing makeup strategies for each scenario.
- Maintained counter and display areas for cleanliness and organization.
- 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.
- Helped customers feel relaxed and comfortable through conversation and personal relatability.
- Recommended specific hair and beauty products to meet individual customer needs.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Identified skin and hair needs of customers to provide assistance in choosing best products.
- Applied makeup and skincare products to customers following guidelines to enable testing of brand.
- Followed up with customers to increase satisfaction with purchases and services.
- Developed in-depth product knowledge and kept up to date with latest trends in beauty to avail of resources and apply best practices.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store sales, payment policies and security standards.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness.
- Listened to customer needs and desires to identify and recommend optimal products.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
Sales Representative
Felly Kuby Enterprises
Lagos, Nigeria
01.2013 - 03.2015
- Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
- Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
- Trained and mentored new sales representatives.
- Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
- Used customer insights to develop innovative sales strategies to increase sales.
- Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
- Stayed current on company offerings and industry trends.
- Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
- Met existing customers to review current services and expand sales opportunities.
- Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
Education
Professional Certificate in Product Management - Product Management
Enoverlab
Lagos,Nigeria 01.2023 - 2023.04
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education
National Open University Nigeria
Lagos, Nigeria 01.2015 - 2020.12
Diploma - Spa And Medical Aesthetics Assistant
Federal College of Education
Lagos, Nigeria 04.2018 - 2019.05
Certificate - Beauty Makeup
Daystar Skill Acquisition Program (D-SAP)
Lagos, Nigeria 01.2014 - 2014.02
Skills
MS Office
Love shopping skincare products and giving reviews
I have struggled with acne since the age of 16 and as an acne survivor it has taught me patience and consistency.
In my bid to stay in control of my acne breakouts, I get to experiment with quite a number of skincare products. I formed a 30-day rule that says- "you can only know if your skin care product works after 30-days because the skin turns over every 20-27 days". If I notice any changes; I follow through with the product till the very end.
I absolutely love shopping and trying out skincare products because of the much anticipated results that the product claims and I also get to review these products and introduce them to my friends and family.
Timeline
Professional Certificate in Product Management - Product Management
Enoverlab
01.2023 - 2023.04
Product Manager Intern
Enoverlab
12.2022 - 04.2023
Beauty Salon Owner
REVEAL MAKEUP PROFESSIONAL
06.2020 - 12.2022
Diploma - Spa And Medical Aesthetics Assistant
Federal College of Education
04.2018 - 2019.05
Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
EbonyLife Tv
12.2017 - 07.2019
Beauty Advisor
Florence Beauty Studio
05.2015 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Education - Early Childhood Education
National Open University Nigeria
01.2015 - 2020.12
Certificate - Beauty Makeup
Daystar Skill Acquisition Program (D-SAP)
01.2014 - 2014.02
Sales Representative
Felly Kuby Enterprises
01.2013 - 03.2015
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