Emily May Walker CV

Name: Emily May Walker Phone: 07411761129 Email: [email protected] Website: www.emilymaymakeup.co.uk

PERSONAL SUMMARYAn optimistic and highly motivated individual. With a business focused mind-set and

background of Area and account management, I combine excellent organizational skills to achieve and maintain occupational success. Conscious of high targets and expectations, I

thrive to triumph. Enthusiast of the cosmetic and sales industry, I consciously combine the background of makeup artistry and management to generate a creative work atmosphere for my team in each store. A passion for customer service and sales, I syndicate proficiency in organisation and maintaining clientele through exceptional consumer relations. With the

ability to infuse thirst for accomplishment and energy into my team, I coach to a high standard to make targets become achievable, and the business to be a success.

I believe the experience and knowledge I have gained from the recognized companies that I have worked for will assist the involvement of your company.

Full UK Driving License.

EDUCATIONVarndean High School, Brighton.

All GCSE’s A*-C’s. Including English, Math, and IT.BHASVIC College, Brighton.

Specialized in Art, English, Media, Communication & Culture, Business & EventsAll A-Levels A-C’s.

DFMA Makeup Academy, Brighton.Qualified in: Media, TV, Film, HD, Black and White, Bridal, Prosthetics, and Fashion Makeup

& Hair.

EXPERIENCENUXE Cosmetics - Area Manager, London –Maternity Cover

Central LondonSeptember 2014 – Present (contract ends May 30th 2015)Area Manager for a Skincare company of natural origin.

I cover 54 stores in the London central area. I develop NUXE through a sell-out and sell-in strategy. Brand exposure and product knowledge within retailers such as; M&S, Space NK,

and independent pharmacies/retailers.

I ensure to maximise sales and brand awareness within these stores by:-Setting monthly and weekly targets and help stores achieve this through incentivising the

teams-Training each store and their teams with product knowledge and brand awareness

-Cater my approach to each store and individual and their difference in policies-Create activity in store through events and promotions, get their teams involved

-Make sure merchandising is up to date and standard-Use my initiative and sales skills to bring in more point of sales materials (POSM) to create

more brand awareness within store-Check SSPR reports (stock) are accurate and up to date

-Relationship BuildingMy duties also include; setting targets for each store and set weekly/monthly incentives to

increase team motivation and activity within store. I organise in-store events that

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collaborate with M&S, and independents –lots of theatre.I fill out daily and weekly reports using excel with details of my journey plan and visits of

that week.

I am covering maternity, therefore my contract officially ends May 30th 2015, but I am able to leave giving a 4 week notice period.

Yves Saint Laurent Beaute - Brighton Account Manager / CoachApril 2013 – September 2014

Responsible for ensuring that as a team we are motivated, focused and have clear direction to achieving targets, whilst providing consistent and outstanding customer service.

Analyse the business in terms of retail results, stock, the team’s performance and overall counter performance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Ensuring all programs, routine

and events are well planned and executed.To infuse passion for Service of Excellence with coaching for Account Managers within the region. Head coach for the South Coast area; involves educating new or underperforming

counter staff with product and skill knowledge to achieve and maintain success to the required standards.

flow. Responsibilities also include supporting the Regional Business Manager and managing the region during annual leave/sickness; to include store visits, performance focused team

meetings and maintaining businessAchievements:

When I started, it was primarily and unsuccessful account at -33% April 2013 YTD, nonetheless after hard work, dedication, clear direction with targets and actively focusing of

events and recruitment drive, we ended the year 2013 at +15%, in the space of 8 months.Business YTD 2014; +22% YTD and we continue to prosper.

Account currently ranks #3 nationally (40 doors)

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics - Heathrow Airport T5, Gatwick Airport South Terminal Makeup Artist

May 2012 – April 2013Business launched into Gatwick south- New installation covered a trio business of Bobbi Brown, Jo Malone, and Crème De La Mere- responsibilities included incorporating events and pushing sales. This made me commercially aware of a luxury brand status. Delivering

expert and luxury services unique to Bobbi in order to achieve specific retail targets.

Benefit Cosmetics - WorthingMakeup Consultant (Part-Time whilst studying makeup) October 2011 – April 2012

Responsible for selling an extensive range of products in skincare, makeup and designer fragrance. Contribute to team enthusiasm and activity.

Achieve sales goals and maximize sales as agreed with the Account Manager, through traffic stopping customers and demonstrating products according to Training practices.

Show passion for the products and ensure that I repeated business through makeup lessons and return appointments.

Contribution to weekend events, and team activity.

Freelance Artistry Work - Portfolio available; www.emilymaymakeup.co.uk


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October 2011 – PresentHead makeup artist for; Brighton Fashion Week 2012 Frock Show.

Specialized in vintage ‘30s makeup for DKLW Lowe’s Event Organizers Christmas Ball.ASOS look-book shoot for ‘Vacant Clothing’, collaborated with photographer James Pike.

Partnership with RAW hair salon franchise in Kent, doing a variety of shoots, competitions and L’Oreal catwalk, collaborated with designer photographer Derek Lomas

Private funtions/corporate events.Creative Events.

SKILLS-Makeup Artistry; creativity

-Team Management;Rota’s, targets, incentives, coaching, maintaining commitment

-Enthusiast ambitious desire -Organizational and Analytical expertise;

vital for maintaining business success and administrative work -Visual Merchandising;

meeting company expectations -Eventing

-Recruitment Drive -Maximize Sales

-IT proficient -Communication excellence

-Customer Service-Retail-Sales

-Management

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