Pamela Callahan

Worked for a number of high end beauty lines like Molly Beauty. Competent in handling difficult situations, problem solving and complaint resolution.

Freelance Make-up Artist / Eye Brow Expert - Seven Freelance Make-up Artist/ Eye Brow Expert - Phoenix, AZ

(2012-01 - 2015-12)

Worked for a number of high end beauty lines like Molly Beauty. Competent in handling difficult situations, problem solving and complaint resolution.

• Preformed make-up demos and permanent eye lash application leading 280 consumers to enroll as Molly Beauty reward card members
• Traveled to different locations and sold over 250 individual mascaras from Molly Beauty event

Anastasia Counter Manager - Nordstrom's - Phoenix, AZ

(2003-01 - 2007-12)

• Drove retail sales at the store level up 100%
• Provided excellent customer service to clients
• Strengthened in-store relationships with all levels of management and selling teams
• Rose in-store Anastasia Beauty advisors sells by a level of 50%
• Developed a special events calendar implemented in stores
• Recruited, trained, motivated, and developed employees
• Educated selling teams regarding goals, visual merchandising and product knowledge
• Provided direction and ongoing feedback to Beauty Advisors regarding company goals and objectives
• Reviewed annual job performance with employees highlighting future objectives

Freelance Makeup Artist - Sak's Fifth Avenue - Phoenix, AZ

(2003-01 - 2005-12)

• Performed makeup application and advised clients on a variety of beauty practices
• Provided corrective makeup applications for clientele
• Researched and studied the beauty market regularly to stay up-to-date regarding new makeup techniques and beauty practices

Microdermabrasion Specialist - Bell Peau Microdermabrasion Co. - Birmingham, AL

(2000-01 - 2003-12)

• Provided Microdermabrasion procedures throughout Alabama and increased sales by 80%
• Worked closely with affiliated cosmetic lines within the Parisian Stores
• Facilitated meetings discussing company goals and future vision

Beauty Advisor - Macy's - Phoenix, AZ

(1997-01 - 2000-12)

• Provided product knowledge and outstanding customer service
• Assisted customers in makeup and skin care selections
• Achieved company selling goals by 175%
• Provided individual consultations, demonstrations, and makeup applications
• Participated in special events, promotions and productivity goals
• Awarded perfect customer service score from mystery shopper

Owner / Operator - Pamela's Skin Care and Day Spa - Phoenix, AZ

(1995-01 - 2000-12)

Owned and operated a day spa, services including deep facial penetrations including extractions, exfoliations, masks microdermabrasion, chemical peels and full service bodying waxing. Applied makeup application including permanent makeup and managed a nail tech and massage therapist.

• Sold skin care and makeup products

Cosmetology Program - Cosmetology - Maricopa Skills Center

Theater - Theater - South Mountain Community College (2012-01 - 2012-12)

Certified Image Consultant - Image Consulting - Mesa Community College (2007-01 - 2007-12)

Skin Care and Makeup Instructor - Skin Care and Makeup - Maricopa Community Colleges (1997-01 - 1997-12)

Licensed Aesthetician & Nail Technician - Aesthetics and Nail Technology - Artistic Cosmetology Academy & European Beauty College (1991-01 - 1991-12)