Riya Patel

Client-focused beauty professional with hands-on makeup artistry experience in salon and personal settings, including bridal, wedding, birthday, ceremony, event, and model makeup. Worked as a Makeup Artist at a family-owned salon from 2020 to 2023 and continues to provide makeup services for friends, family, and models in the U.S. Trained in bridal makeup through New York Makeup Academy and experienced in personalized beauty consultations, understanding client preferences, recommending suitable beauty products, and delivering professional, welcoming service.

Currently creates beauty and GRWM content on Instagram and stays engaged with evolving makeup products, techniques, and trends.

Makeup Artist - Rangoli Aesthetics - Gujarat, India

(2020-07 - 2023)

• Provided personalized makeup consultations by listening to client preferences and tailoring looks to individual features, occasions, and desired results.
• Created bridal, wedding, birthday, ceremony, special-event, and model makeup looks for a diverse range of clients.
• Recommended beauty products, finishes, and application techniques based on each client’s preferences, occasion, and desired look.
• Built positive client relationships through attentive service, clear communication, professionalism, and a welcoming approach.
• Stayed current with beauty products, makeup techniques, and emerging trends to provide relevant recommendations and modern looks.
• Maintained clean, organized, and hygienic tools, products, and work areas while supporting day-to-day salon readiness.

Independent Makeup Artist - New Jersey, USA

(2024)

• Provide occasional makeup services for friends, family members, and models for special occasions, photos, and content.
• Create personalized looks based on individual preferences, occasion, and desired style while maintaining clean and hygienic makeup practices.

Beauty & Makeup Content Creator - Instagram @Heyriyapatel

• Create beauty-focused and GRWM content featuring makeup application, techniques, looks, and current beauty trends.
• Use social media content creation to strengthen product awareness, visual presentation, and communication with a beauty-focused audience.

Master’s Degree - Supply Chain Management - Adelphi University