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
Carson’s 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.
LANCÔME is a French luxury cosmetics house that distributes products internationally. Owned by L’Oreal
since 1964, Lancôme is part of the Luxury Productsdivision which offersskin care fragrances and make-up at
higher-end prices.
Beauty Advisor for Lancôme
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 client’s 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 Carson’s and Lancôme
STRASBURG CHILDREN, Glenview, Illinois February 2011 to September, 2011
Strasburg Children is a specialty children’s 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
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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
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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