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Jennifer Lee Cox
217 East 96th Street Unit 28J
New York, NY 10128
813. 785. 5807 – jcox713@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
16
year professional career in cosmetic sales, makeup artistry and retail
account management – Consistent record of meeting and exceeding sales
plans - Vibrant personality with exceptional presentation abilities –
Superior written and verbal communication skills - Proven record of
delivering superior customer service - Eye for maximizing efficiency
for increased profits and measured results - Commitment to professional excellence and personal integrity.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, University of South Florida,
Tampa, FL – August 2007 - magna cum laude, 3.7 GPA
PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS MAKEUP ARTIST/EVENT COORDINATOR – SEPHORA, TAMPA, FL
Plan and execute in-store makeup and skincare events.
Direct focus on exceeding sales goals by delivering superior client service through extensive product line knowledge and demonstration of professional makeup artistry skills.
Personal initiative to develop and execute in-store events for increased profits.
Have received several commendations for outstanding performance and client service.
MERCHANDISING ACCOUNT MANAGER – GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE, TAMPA
Manage and execute company’s merchandising standards for 200 accounts for Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg territory. Act as liaison between store management and corporate to ensure inventories are accurate, sales and promotions are correctly implemented and product quality is maintained. Intense focus on maximizing brand presence by negotiating with individual accounts to add shelf facings, sell in additional product and place additional displays.
COSMETIC ACCOUNT COORDINATOR – PRESCRIPTIVES, CENTRAL FLORIDA
Managed 12 cosmetic accounts for West Central Florida totaling 1.5 million in revenue. Trained and motivated 50 analysts in product knowledge, management of account, building client base and achieving sales goals.
Continued communication with department and store managers regarding each account’s existing/projected sales performance, upcoming product launches and event planning. Executed large national makeup artist events generating 4k to 10k per event. Successfully manage all operational details including ensuring all accounts maintain impeccable schematics, counter organization and client registry.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND RELEVANT INTERESTS
Proficient with PC and MAC - Microsoft Office, Word Perfect, Power Point, email and Internet usage- familiarity with Excel - Proficiency in business math - Understanding of retail measurements of market share and penetration – INTERESTS: music compostion/production - Blog and web design (jenniferleedesigns.com).
EMPLOYMENT
Makeup Artist/Event Coordinator
Sephora - Tampa, FL and New York, NY
March 2006 to present
Area Retail Sales Merchandiser
Ghirardelli Chocolate – Tampa, FL
October 2007 - October 2009
Freelance Event Support
Calvin Klein, Tampa FL
May 2003 to March 2006
Counter Manager
Burdines Prescriptives, Tampa, FL
April 2001 – May 2003
Resident Makeup Artist
Saks Fifth Avenue, Tampa, FL
April 1999 – November 1999
Account Coordinator
Burdines Prescriptives
January 1998 – April 1999
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