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Cody Pellett

Makeup Artist specialising in Cosmetics, Beauty & Skincare.
About

I am a GTi-qualified Makeup Artist and Beauty Advisor with nearly two years’ beauty retail experience, skilled in customer consultations, product demonstrations, and sales. Passionate about delivering engaging customer experiences, adapting to fast-paced shop floors, and representing leading beauty brands with up-to-date product and trend knowledge.

Previous Brands
Boots
Hare & Hounds Pub & Restaurant
Maybelline
Rimmel London
e.l.f. Cosmetics
Collection Cosmetics
No7 Beauty
WONDERSKIN
Max Factor
L'Oréal
NYX Professional Makeup
Work Experience
Makeup Artist
Jan ‘26 - Now
Self employed

Client Consultations: Conduct detailed client consultations, assessing skin types and facial features while applying colour theory to suggest suitable products and techniques. Makeup Artistry: Create polished, long-lasting makeup looks for proms, weddings and special events, adapting techniques to different clients and environments. Industry Experience: Assist lead artists on bridal bookings while independently managing makeup appointments for charity events, community engagements and private bookings. Digital Portfolio Curation: Manage TikTok, Instagram and Facebook platforms to showcase work, engage with the beauty community and generate new client enquiries and bookings.

Beauty Advisor
Oct ‘24 - Now
Boots

Skincare & Beauty Expertise: Deliver in-depth skincare and cosmetic consultations, using advanced No7 Pro Derm Scan technology to assess skin and recommend suitable products. Sales & Commercial Performance: Drive sales performance through strategic cross-selling and consultation-led selling, using Power BI and KPI sheets to identify opportunities and support target achievement. Customer Experience: Build strong customer relationships through knowledgeable product advice, attentive service and Advantage Card sign-ups, encouraging customer loyalty and repeat visits. Brand Representation: Represent leading beauty brands including No7, e.l.f. and Maybelline, applying specialist product knowledge gained through ongoing brand training. Campaigns & Events: Support product launches, promotional campaigns and masterclasses, using proactive customer engagement and traffic-stopping techniques to maximise awareness, participation and sales. Recognition: Won a national e.l.f. competition by developing and delivering a creative sales pitch to generate consumer interest and drive launch-day sales for Glow Reviver Melting Lip Balms.

Waitress & Bar Staff
Sep ‘20 - Aug ‘24
Hare & Hounds Pub & Restaurant

Customer Service: Delivered consistently high-quality face-to-face service in a busy, high-turnover hospitality environment, building positive relationships with a diverse customer base. Multitasking & Problem Solving: Managed multiple tables and competing priorities during high-pressure shifts and private events while maintaining attention to detail and resolving customer issues efficiently.

Retail Experience
Retail Category
High street
Work Environment
Shopping centre
High street store
Product Category
Beauty & Fragrances
Responsibilities
Greeting
Client Help
CRM
Complaint handling
Aftercare
Storytelling
Styling
Product demos
Client Advising
Upselling
Transactions
Cash register
Returns & Exchanges
Online orders fulfilment
Product setup
Product labelling
Inventory control
Delivery processing
Store Maintenance
Order preparation
Stock control
Stockroom management
Open/closing store
Health & safety
Packaging
Languages
English - Native
Education & Training
Guild Training International Qualifications
‘25 - ‘26
Make-Up
Guild Training International Qualifications
‘25 - ‘26
Professional Standards For Therapists
University of Sussex
‘21 - ‘24
Media and Communications
bachelor
Uckfield College
‘13 - ‘20
A-Levels & GCSEs