Creative Artist Professional
Raul Gamez
1704 Una St, #4, San Diego, CA 92113
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Professional Summary
Reliable and extremely talented Makeup Artist with a knack for style and a keen eye for detail. Mastery in consultation services and the art of makeup application. Exemplifies excellent communication and organizational skills. Seeking challenging position as a part of a team or working independently.
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Skills
Endurance, Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, 25 + WPM typing skills
Customer Service, Front-Office Operations, Gerenal Office Skills, Computer Savvy, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Detail-orientated, Computer-literate Subtle and effective sales skills, Project Management, Report Preparation Scheduling, Maketing & Sales, Professional Presentations
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Work History
10/1998 to Current
Professional Makeup Artist/Hairstylist in Los Angeles, CA
* Kept up-to-date with industry standards, trends, and techniques. Prepared all items for photo shoots by removing tags, buffing surfaces and arranging layouts. Sourced materials and props for photo shoots to enhance products and appearance of subjects. Conducted consultations to understand the client's desired outcome and assessed skin type and face structure. Conduced makeup classes for a group of 10 students. Used a variety of cosmetics to produce fresh looks, enhance facial features and manage skin tone. Scheduled onsite and offsite makeup appointments for clientele. Maintained a full stock of inventory and ensured proper sanitation of makeup tools. Provided clients with personalized skincare recommendations to ensure they maintain healthy skin.
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08/2010 to 02/2011
Leasing Manager/Landmark Appartment
Fusion Property Management Company,
Los Angeles, CA
* Performed administrative and secretarial support functions for the Regional Manager of a large company. Coordinated and managed priorities and projects. Provided discreet secretarial and receptions services for a busy leasing property management company. Scheduled appointment and maintained accurate, up-to-date confidential clients files. Assisted with general accounting functions: maintained journals and handled A/P and A/R.
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08/2008 to 10/2010
Sales Leader at Cost Plus World Market
Farmer Market, Los Angeles, CA
* Responsible for a variety of duties including providing exceptional customer service, cashiering, merchandising, stocking merchandise, and maintaining visual standards established by management. Consistently exceed sales goals by effectively managing sections and multi-tasking. Learns quickly, enjoys challenges and works well independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting. Team Player
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06/2008 to 11/2009
Host & Food Servicer Marmalade Cafe
Farmer Market, Los Angeles, CA
* Responsible for all aspects of Hosting and Food Server including; welcoming quests, taking phone orders, making reservations, running the bar, opening, and closing facility, managing daily cash and inventory. Handled customer inquiries, customer complaints, billing questions, and service requests.
Trained new employees for restaurant positions and provided guidance regarding liquor law.
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06/2007 to 06/2008
Cosmetics Counter Associate with Diane Von Furstenberg at Neiman Marcus in Los Angeles, CA
* Served customers in hair, skin care and makeup establishment, sold cosmetic and offered suggestions, answered questions. Consistenly increased revenues utilizing extensive product knowledge and friendly sales techniques to up-sell product specials and complementary items. Generated return customers by offering attentive and personalized service. Provided private consultations.
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10/2005 to 03/2007
Learning Leader with Paul Mitchell The School San Diego, CA
* Provided top-notch, hands-on training geared towards preparing student's to become highly employable through their incorporation of knowledge and experience. Supervised student's client consultation and performance. Managed cosmetology students in a classroom setting. Recruited students for accelerated design program. Coordinated for the Design Team. Taught, motivated and counseled students.
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06/2004 to 06/2005
Cosmetology Instructor at Palomar Institute of Cosmetology, San Marcos, CA
* Prepared lectures, lesson plans, presentations and conducted theory classes. Developed, administered and graded examinations. Emphasized sanitation, health and performance. Taught classes in haircutting, color, texture, cosmetology theory, and professional development. Supervised students in the clinic floor services to include technical assistance as well as coaching on salon success skills such as guest consultations, re-booking, and retailing.
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07/2001 to 09/2003
Administrative Assistant II at UCSD Temporary Employee Service,La Jolla, CA
* Assisted in personnel, payroll and billing activities for the Temporary Employee Service Department. Process new hires, re-hires, transfers, and separation in on-line Payroll Personnel Systems. Distributed termination packages including COBRA to the employee upon termination of employment. The process, distribute and collect all department timesheets. Meet all bi-weekly payroll deadlines. Determined overtime, sick time, and holiday pay for the employee. Reviewed and audited Leave Activity Summary Report. Verified employment references for placement coordinators.
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Education
2005
California State Board Licensed, Cosmetology Instructor, San Diego City College, San Diego, CA
1998
California State Board Licensed, Barbering and Cosmetology, San Diego City College, San Diego, CA
1993
Associate of Science Degree in Business Management San Diego City College,
San Diego, CA
1991
San Diego High School, High School Diploma, San Diego, CA
Raul Gamez
1704 Una St, #4, San Diego, CA 92113
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________________________________________
Professional Summary
Reliable and extremely talented Makeup Artist with a knack for style and a keen eye for detail. Mastery in consultation services and the art of makeup application. Exemplifies excellent communication and organizational skills. Seeking challenging position as a part of a team or working independently.
________________________________________
Skills
Endurance, Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, 25 + WPM typing skills
Customer Service, Front-Office Operations, Gerenal Office Skills, Computer Savvy, Accounting, Bookkeeping, Detail-orientated, Computer-literate Subtle and effective sales skills, Project Management, Report Preparation Scheduling, Maketing & Sales, Professional Presentations
________________________________________
Work History
10/1998 to Current
Professional Makeup Artist/Hairstylist in Los Angeles, CA
* Kept up-to-date with industry standards, trends, and techniques. Prepared all items for photo shoots by removing tags, buffing surfaces and arranging layouts. Sourced materials and props for photo shoots to enhance products and appearance of subjects. Conducted consultations to understand the client's desired outcome and assessed skin type and face structure. Conduced makeup classes for a group of 10 students. Used a variety of cosmetics to produce fresh looks, enhance facial features and manage skin tone. Scheduled onsite and offsite makeup appointments for clientele. Maintained a full stock of inventory and ensured proper sanitation of makeup tools. Provided clients with personalized skincare recommendations to ensure they maintain healthy skin.
________________________________________
08/2010 to 02/2011
Leasing Manager/Landmark Appartment
Fusion Property Management Company,
Los Angeles, CA
* Performed administrative and secretarial support functions for the Regional Manager of a large company. Coordinated and managed priorities and projects. Provided discreet secretarial and receptions services for a busy leasing property management company. Scheduled appointment and maintained accurate, up-to-date confidential clients files. Assisted with general accounting functions: maintained journals and handled A/P and A/R.
________________________________________
08/2008 to 10/2010
Sales Leader at Cost Plus World Market
Farmer Market, Los Angeles, CA
* Responsible for a variety of duties including providing exceptional customer service, cashiering, merchandising, stocking merchandise, and maintaining visual standards established by management. Consistently exceed sales goals by effectively managing sections and multi-tasking. Learns quickly, enjoys challenges and works well independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting. Team Player
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06/2008 to 11/2009
Host & Food Servicer Marmalade Cafe
Farmer Market, Los Angeles, CA
* Responsible for all aspects of Hosting and Food Server including; welcoming quests, taking phone orders, making reservations, running the bar, opening, and closing facility, managing daily cash and inventory. Handled customer inquiries, customer complaints, billing questions, and service requests.
Trained new employees for restaurant positions and provided guidance regarding liquor law.
________________________________________
06/2007 to 06/2008
Cosmetics Counter Associate with Diane Von Furstenberg at Neiman Marcus in Los Angeles, CA
* Served customers in hair, skin care and makeup establishment, sold cosmetic and offered suggestions, answered questions. Consistenly increased revenues utilizing extensive product knowledge and friendly sales techniques to up-sell product specials and complementary items. Generated return customers by offering attentive and personalized service. Provided private consultations.
________________________________________
10/2005 to 03/2007
Learning Leader with Paul Mitchell The School San Diego, CA
* Provided top-notch, hands-on training geared towards preparing student's to become highly employable through their incorporation of knowledge and experience. Supervised student's client consultation and performance. Managed cosmetology students in a classroom setting. Recruited students for accelerated design program. Coordinated for the Design Team. Taught, motivated and counseled students.
________________________________________
06/2004 to 06/2005
Cosmetology Instructor at Palomar Institute of Cosmetology, San Marcos, CA
* Prepared lectures, lesson plans, presentations and conducted theory classes. Developed, administered and graded examinations. Emphasized sanitation, health and performance. Taught classes in haircutting, color, texture, cosmetology theory, and professional development. Supervised students in the clinic floor services to include technical assistance as well as coaching on salon success skills such as guest consultations, re-booking, and retailing.
________________________________________
07/2001 to 09/2003
Administrative Assistant II at UCSD Temporary Employee Service,La Jolla, CA
* Assisted in personnel, payroll and billing activities for the Temporary Employee Service Department. Process new hires, re-hires, transfers, and separation in on-line Payroll Personnel Systems. Distributed termination packages including COBRA to the employee upon termination of employment. The process, distribute and collect all department timesheets. Meet all bi-weekly payroll deadlines. Determined overtime, sick time, and holiday pay for the employee. Reviewed and audited Leave Activity Summary Report. Verified employment references for placement coordinators.
________________________________________
Education
2005
California State Board Licensed, Cosmetology Instructor, San Diego City College, San Diego, CA
1998
California State Board Licensed, Barbering and Cosmetology, San Diego City College, San Diego, CA
1993
Associate of Science Degree in Business Management San Diego City College,
San Diego, CA
1991
San Diego High School, High School Diploma, San Diego, CA