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Work History
Education
Skills
Educational Qualifications
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Lesley-Ann McLaren

Lesley-Ann McLaren

Sales Representative
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Summary

I am a dedicated, passionate collaborative Key Account Manager with demonstrated success in relationship building, negotiating and developing new business within targeted and assigned accounts. Strong analytic, quantitative and technical aptitude with great attention to detail. Self-motivated, driven and adaptable with a proven track record of exceeding goals.

I assure you that I will dedicate myself with all my acquired skills to the growth, maintenance and success of your business if given the opportunity.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Language

Work History

Key Account Manager/ Educator

Spa and Salon Solutions
11.2018 - Current
  • Service existing customers by selling products and meeting customer needs.
  • Provide training on our brands to salons/spas and beauty academies.
  • Maintain contact lists and follow up with customers to continue relationships.
  • Look for potential new clients.
  • Assisting clients with complaints or inquiries related to products in a timely manner.
  • Conducting post-sale follow ups.
  • Keeping up-to-date on current market and trends.
  • Do monthly stock count at all my spas and salons.

Beauty Therapist / Manager / Owner

Skinn Beauty Salon
02.2011 - 10.2018
  • Head therapist performing a variety of professional beauty treatments, including Manicures and Pedicures, Eyelash extensions, Swedish massage, Aromatherapy massage, Gel overlays, Bio-sculpture nails, Waxing, Eyelash and eyebrow tinting, Dermalogica skin treatments, Guinot skin treatments.
  • Enhanced client relationships through excellent customer service, delivering the best treatments and effective communication skills.
  • Improved client satisfaction by providing personalized beauty treatments and consultations.
  • Increased salon revenue by upselling additional services and recommending the correct retail products to clients.


  • I worked for the previous owner of Skinn Beauty for two years and she sold the business to me as she moved to Botswana.
  • I was the proud owner of Skinn Beauty for 4 years (2013-2017).
  • After 4 years of running the business I sold the salon to new owners and stayed on working for them for a year before I was offered my first job as a sales representative.


Print Assistant

EMC Grafix
01.2009 - 12.2010
  • Secretarial duties, Filing, Answering phone, Running of office in absence of owner, All aspects of printing: Flyers, posters, submission prints, business cards, laminating.
  • Consistently met deadlines by prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively.
  • Reason for Leaving: Wanted to get back into doing Beauty treatments.

Beauty Therapist

Parklands Hair and Beauty
03.2005 - 11.2008
  • Manicures and pedicures, Waxing, Swedish massage, Make-up, Gatineau skincare treatments.
  • Relief receptionist.
  • Reason for Leaving: Career advancement

Education

Grade 10 -

Tableview High School

Course - Cosmetology

College Of Cape Town
01.2003 - 01.2004

Skills

    Key account management

    Client relationship building

    Account management

    Product demonstration

    Product knowledge

    Sales training

    Stock management

    Upselling techniques

Educational Qualifications

Tableview High School - (Grade 10) 

Subjects Passed - English, Afrikaans, Computer Studies, Home Economics, Businness, Art.


Institution - College of Cape Town

Course - Cosmetology - 2 Years (2003 + 2004)

Subjects Passed - Nail technology, Skin care, Massage, Waxing, Make-up, Manicure and Pedicure, Nutrition, Body treatments, Facial machines, Introduction to Business Management.


Management Teachers - Mrs. MF Counsell, Mrs. A Petersen - Class Lecturer.


Short courses attended - Face Facts Life skills Course - Telephone etiquette, Confidence building, working with people.


Edumed Training Services - First Aid.


Competency - Dermalogica Facial treatments and Retail, Guinot facial treatments and retail, Eyelash extensions (Lovella and Luscious Lashes), Tinting (Lashes + Brows), Manicures and Pedicures, Gel Polish overlays, Waxing, Bio-Sculpture nail treatments, Swedish Massage, Aromatherapy Massage

Contact - Cellphone

073 2644 147

Personal Information

  • ID Number: 8609090105081
  • Criminal Offences: None
  • Health Status: Excellent
  • Date of Birth: 09/09/86
  • Gender: Female
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Religion: Anglican

Timeline

Key Account Manager/ Educator

Spa and Salon Solutions
11.2018 - Current

Beauty Therapist / Manager / Owner

Skinn Beauty Salon
02.2011 - 10.2018

Print Assistant

EMC Grafix
01.2009 - 12.2010

Beauty Therapist

Parklands Hair and Beauty
03.2005 - 11.2008

Course - Cosmetology

College Of Cape Town
01.2003 - 01.2004

Grade 10 -

Tableview High School
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