Rachel Thompson
Makeup Artistry / Sales
Johannesburg
Summary
Hardworking, creative and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Makeup Artist/ Promoter/ Retail Sales Consultant position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Energetic and enthusiastic about building a long-term sales career in the industry. Friendly, outgoing, and adaptable team player; bringing enthusiasm and eagerness to learn new skills with retail sales. Focused on maximizing business success by capitalizing on sales and service opportunities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Promotional Model
Glamour Promotions, Honeybee Promotions, SAS Models, Tiger Blush Promotions
Johannesburg
1 2024 - Current
- Enhanced customer experience at events with exceptional communication skills and friendly demeanor.
- Generated leads for company sales team by collecting contact information from interested event attendees.
- Provided exceptional customer service to drive satisfaction.
- Increased sales by effectively communicating product benefits.
- Assisted customers with product selection based on individual needs and preferences.
Event Promoter
TOYTOY, Teknotribe, ScienceFrikshun, Raves.co, BergintheBerg
Johannesburg
02.2024 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and preferences to deliver tailored event experiences.
- Established online presence on social media platforms and other mediums to elicit customer engagement.
- Identified appropriate marketing channels and target customers for campaigns.
- Consistently met project deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality applications.
Makeup Artist
Freelance
Johannesburg
6 2022 - Current
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations by using only FDA-approved cosmetics and maintaining clean workspace at all times.
- Married artistic skill with customer suggestions to create unique designs.
- Utilized exceptional customer service skills to satisfy all needs.
- Used makeup and prosthetics to alter appearance of actors, models and performers.
- Demonstrated and explained use of different beauty products to educate customers.
Waitress
Hooters Fourways
Johannesburg
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Made it into top 3 on sales board
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
- Set positive tone for entire dining experience as first point of contact for incoming guests.
- Increased sales significantly by upselling higher-end products to customers.
Education
Certification - Beginners Garment Construction
Villioti Fashion Institute
Johannesburg 06.2024 - Current
Certification - Beginners Pattern Making
Villioti Fashion Institute
Johannesburg 06.2024 - Current
Certificate - General Transcription
Type Whizz
Online 02.2024 - 02.2024
Diploma - Makeup Artistry
The Institute of Makeup Artistry
Online 06.2021 - 05.2022
Skills
Sales and promotion expertise
Film and television makeup
Bridal makeup
Glamour / Events makeup
Special effects makeup
Detail-orientated
Knowledge of products
Exceptional communication skills and friendly demeanor
Artistic eye
Positive attitude
Very good time management
Perfectionist
Team player
Respectful
Efficient work ethic
Creative
Timeline
Certification - Beginners Garment Construction
Villioti Fashion Institute
06.2024 - Current
Certification - Beginners Pattern Making
Villioti Fashion Institute
06.2024 - Current
Event Promoter
TOYTOY, Teknotribe, ScienceFrikshun, Raves.co, BergintheBerg
02.2024 - Current
Certificate - General Transcription
Type Whizz
02.2024 - 02.2024
Waitress
Hooters Fourways
07.2022 - 11.2022
Diploma - Makeup Artistry
The Institute of Makeup Artistry
06.2021 - 05.2022
Promotional Model
Glamour Promotions, Honeybee Promotions, SAS Models, Tiger Blush Promotions
1 2024 - Current
Makeup Artist
Freelance
6 2022 - Current