Lesma Watkins
Make up artist, Apothecary , Skin care Specialist at Barneys New York- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Barneys New York
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Make up artist, Apothecary , Skin care Specialist
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Oct 2007 - Present
Oversee 30 different product lines which include: Skin Care, Fragrance, Make- Up, Scented Candles andHair Care Products. Established a strong clientele by providing superior customer service, as well aseducating the consumer on customized products tailored to their specific needs. Maintained client databasefor replenishment and notification of Special Events. Regularly exceeded sales goals by an average of 20%or more annually. Oversee 30 different product lines which include: Skin Care, Fragrance, Make- Up, Scented Candles andHair Care Products. Established a strong clientele by providing superior customer service, as well aseducating the consumer on customized products tailored to their specific needs. Maintained client databasefor replenishment and notification of Special Events. Regularly exceeded sales goals by an average of 20%or more annually.
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Stila Cosmetics
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United States
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Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Makeup Artist/ Specialist
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Oct 2005 - Oct 2007
Established and maintained a strong customer base. Achieved and exceeded corporate sales goals andenthusiastically promoted store events. Educated clientele on personalized color and trends while providingMakeup Artist services, which resulted in additional sales. Established and maintained a strong customer base. Achieved and exceeded corporate sales goals andenthusiastically promoted store events. Educated clientele on personalized color and trends while providingMakeup Artist services, which resulted in additional sales.
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Makeup Artist/Beauty Consultant Specialist
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Jan 1998 - Oct 2005
Various High End Retailers and Specialty StoresRecruited by various luxury cosmetic/makeup brands to enhance and promote product and special events.Designed personalized skincare regiments and makeovers. Demonstrated the latest makeup techniquesand attained and exceeded daily sales goals. Consistently worked for the following brands over a sevenyear period: Bobbie Brown, Nars, Christian Dior, Club Monaco, Diane Von Furstenberg, Estee Lauder,Giorgio Armani, Chanel, Guerlain, Lancome, Prescriptives, Stila ,Sue Devitt Studios, T. La Clerc,Yves Saint Laurent, Smashbox, Laroc, and Studio Gear.
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Business Manager
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Jan 1994 - Jan 1998
Managed and implemented all business functions of all fragrance lines. Created and maintained client bookand generated a 40% increase in annual sales. Hired and developed talent and consistently motivated staff,new and existing. Trained and directed staff on new product launches. Instrumental in the development ofpromotional campaigns and calendars. Managed and implemented all business functions of all fragrance lines. Created and maintained client bookand generated a 40% increase in annual sales. Hired and developed talent and consistently motivated staff,new and existing. Trained and directed staff on new product launches. Instrumental in the development ofpromotional campaigns and calendars.
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Education
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New York International Beauty School
License Cosmetologist / License aestheticain, Hair care, Nail Specialist/ Skin Care , MakeUp Artistry -
Learning Institute for beauty science(LIBS)
Certificate of Makeup Artistry/ Skin Care, Make-Up Artististry -
Fashion Institute of Technology
Fashion/Apparel Design / Pattern Making/ Fashion Merchandising