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Hollie Posner

Aspiring makeup artist
About

Experienced Cosmetics Counter Manager with a passion for beauty and retail. Proven success in enhancing customer experiences through expert product knowledge, personalised recommendations, and friendly service in high street and department stores. Adaptable to dynamic environments and dedicated to exceeding sales targets.

Previous Brands
HOB Salons
Village Hotels
Debenhams
BRIDAL
Work Experience
Hair Salon Assistant
Aug ‘21 - Nov ‘21
HOB Salons

• Helped salon processes run smoothly through effective appointment allocation. • Maintained and monitored hairdressing supplies to meet customer demand. • Maximized senior stylist productivity and efficiency through diligent support and timely workstation preparation. . Used various styling tools, straightening irons, and curling wands to produce desired effects.

Makeup Artist
Jul ‘21 - Jul ‘21
BRIDAL

• Used a variety of cosmetics to produce fresh looks, enhance facial features and manage skin tone. • Kept up-to-date with industry standards, trends and techniques. • Provided clients with personalised skincare recommendations to support maintenance of healthy skin. • Maintained a full stock of inventory and ensured proper sanitation of make-up tools. . Fully complied to health and safety legislation by assessing risks prior to projects and implementing mitigative action. Certificate of Higher Education: Specialised Hair and Makeup 05/2024

Bar Supervisor
Jun ‘20 - May ‘21
Village Hotels

• Maintained exceptional customer service at peak times through strategic management of priorities and responsibilities. • Closely monitored stock levels to implement necessary replenishments for smooth running bar service. • Ensured presentation of bar and staff met high-quality industry targets and brand values. • Mentored junior bartenders in mixology best practices to ensure overall team confidence and competence.

Makeup Counter
Nov ‘19 - Mar ‘20
Debenhams

• Offered guidance on product selection to increase sales. • Built rapport with customers to enhance in-store experience and provide outstanding customer service. • Organised displays to promote inventory and encourage customer purchases. . Carried out active selling from initial customer greeting. . Demonstrated product usage and features to customers. • Kept up-to-date with industry standards, trends and techniques. • Used a variety of cosmetics to produce fresh looks, enhance facial features and manage skin tone.

Retail Experience
Retail Category
High street
Luxury
Work Environment
High street store
Department store
Product Category
Beauty & Fragrances
Womenswear
Responsibilities
Greeting
Complaint handling
Client Help
Client Advising
Cash register
Transactions
Returns & Exchanges
Styling
Product labelling
Health & safety
Product setup
Open/closing store
Languages
English - Native
Education & Training
University College Birmingham
‘21 - ‘24
Bachelors
Specialised Hair and Makeup