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- 1. ALLYSON A. WELLMAN 16 Fernwood Court, Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061 E-mail: allyson_wellman_7@msn.com Phone: (847) 409-9088________________________________________________ ____ OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position where I can utilize my skills, knowledge and experience to contribute to the profitability of the enterprise. EXPERIENCE: CARSON PIRIE SCOTT & COMPANY, Vernon Hills,IL September, 2011 to Present Carsons is a chain of department stores that hasbeen in businessfor more than 150 years. Their product price points are targeted to the moderate-to-upscale shopper. LANCME is a French luxury cosmetics house that distributes products internationally. Owned by LOreal since 1964, Lanc担me is part of the Luxury Productsdivision which offersskin care fragrances and make-up at higher-end prices. Beauty Advisor for Lanc担me Helped customers find the correct products for their face and body delivering a superior level of customer service Classified and confirmed skin types to determine clients special needs to help their skin maintain a healthy and illuminating condition Prepared specialevents to launch new products Taught customers how to wear and apply make-up Functioned as a skilled make-up artist Exceeded daily quotas for Carsons and Lanc担me STRASBURG CHILDREN, Glenview, Illinois February 2011 to September, 2011 Strasburg Children is a specialty childrens clothierwho,for more than seventeen years,has been designing, manufacturing and retailing heirloom-quality special occasion and seasonal apparel. Currently,they offer their customers 58 boutique locationsnationwide, all of which emphasize knowledgeable and personalized customer service. Assistant Retail Store Manager My primary task in this role was to build a high performance team that delivered first-class customer service. I was accountable for training employees on standard company procedures, and to effectively perform all job-related responsibilities. I trained and mentored all new sales associates and maintained a positive atmosphere. I was also required to manage all employee relations concerns. Other primary responsibilities included: Designing and implementing displays for effective marketing Planning and conducting special events to increase sales Ordering and stocking merchandise Ensure compliance with current employment policies Following security policies to ensure merchandise was protected Inventory management to ensure store shipments were entered in the company database Creating purchase orders and analytic sales reports
- 2. ALLYSON A. WELLMAN Page 2 ULTA SALON, COSMETICS & FRAGRANCE,INC. Vernon Hills,IL March 2009 to February 2011 ULTA is the largest beauty retailer that provides one-stop shopping for prestige, general commercial and salon productsand salon servicesin the United States. They focus on providing affordable indulgence to their customers by combining the product breadth,value and convenience of a beauty superstore with the distinctive environment and experience of a specialty retailer. Senior Esthetician and Skin Therapist This was a dual role, which encompassed responsibilities for both client consultations/appointments in the salon, and also for retail sales. I was expected to exemplify proficiency in delivering a total guest experience including a custom image consultation, technical execution of client services, guest home maintenance, education on products and recommendations for future services. Primary Responsibilities: Created room set-up for clients Chose products based upon specific skin evaluations Classified and confirmed skin type, paying close attention to medical considerations, allergies, etc. Delivered full guest experience including custom consultations Functioned as a skilled make-up artist Processed retailcosmetic product sales Marketed product lines to achieve maximum sales Facilitated excellent customer service by finding the correct products Well versed on all product lines and how they would affect different skin types Produced reports for inventory management MICHAEL THOMAS SALON ANDDAYSPA Buffalo Grove, IL. September 2007 to February 2009 Serving the suburbs forover 30 years, Michael ThomasSalon and Day Spa was the first salon and spa in the area to bring downtown quality servicesto the suburbs. The emphasis on quality hasbeen the cornerstone of their philosophy. Each member of their staff undergoes extensive training specific to their specialty and they are challenged throughout the year by attending advanced training centersand classes to afford their clients the newest styles, techniques and technology. Skin Therapist and Esthetician In this role I performed various cosmetic procedures including microdermabrasion, customized facials, facials with chemical peels, non-surgical lift, Ultra scrubber/Ultra Sonic, herbal body scrubs and wraps, full body waxing, make-up applications and hand treatments. I trained for and obtained an Esthetician license and advanced certifications for this role. Primary Responsibilities: Obtained Certification in Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion, Reflexology, Full-body Waxing Patient consultations verify skin type, previous medical conditions Make-up artistry Conducted promotional events to maximize sales
- 3. ALLYSON A. WELLMAN Page 3 EDUCATION: The Cosmetology & Spa Institute,5/08 11/08 Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014 Certificate in Esthetics Mesa Community College,9/95 6/96 Mesa,Arizona Real Estate 180/181 A&B Practice (LiberalArts) Arizona State University,6/94 3/95 Tempe, Arizona Liberal Arts Classes,Communications Major EXCELLENT REFERENCESAVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
- 4. ALLYSON A. WELLMAN 16 Fernwood Court, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 Phone: 847-409-9088 REFERENCES: Kelly Costa Michael Thomas of Buffalo Grove, Inc. 346 Half Day Road Buffalo Grove, Il 60089 847.913.5555 Andrea Maremont Temple Sholom of Chicago 3480 N. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60657 773.580.8295 Joan Oealberg, General Manager Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance,Inc. 701 N Milwaukee Avenue Vernon Hills, IL 60061 847.918.0795