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Tameka Nichole Hargrove​, MUA
1540 Silver Star Dr. Raleigh, NC 27610 919.809.2995 ​perfectionsbytn@gmail.com
Career​​Profile​:
A highly creative and gifted Esthetician with the ability to teach a variety of artistry techniques and ensure there is
consistency in education for a brand. Possessing creative imagination and strong visual sense as a Make Up Artist with
more than seven years experience in handling make­up requirements and specializing in Eyebrow Arching &
Reconstructing, Individual Eyelash Clusters/Extensions and Make Up Artistry. Looking for a challenging opportunity to
utilize my artistry skills and proficiency in the cosmetic arts field as well as growing in the cosmetic career locally and
internationally.
Professional Strengths:
● Possess the ability to work cooperatively with diverse teams, strong management and interpersonal skills which
make interpretation of the job at hand, ideating with clients, and providing them with accurate representations of
what they want easy.
● Methodological and ability to pay attention to details with good knowledge of advanced artistry in the makeup
field and ability to stay ahead of the curve where latest trends are concerned.
● In­depth knowledge of advanced makeup artistry as well as the lighting, camera angles, and impact of special
effects on makeup.
● Goal oriented and ability to handle clients with confidence and an ability to multitask and manage several projects
at once in an industry where time is of utmost concern.
Professional Experience:
Arch Expert (Benefit Cosmetics) at Ulta
● Employer: Benefit Cosmetics at Ulta
● Cary, North Carolina, and Atlanta, Georgia, Morrisville, NC USA,
● 10/2011 – 05/2016
o Exhibited phenomenal multi­tasking skills assisting customer of Ulta Beauty while providing Benebabies
(clients) Eyebrow Depilatory Services.
o Responsible for demonstrating and selling Benefit products by use of The 8 Step Magic Formula,
and performing short salon services including brow and facial waxing.
o Interacted with all levels of management in a fast paced, high growth, changing environment while still
having the ability to work independently to prioritize the brow business and achieve results.
o Responsible for providing excellent customer service, achieving all service and product goals as
well as following all Benefit and ULTA guidelines is also expected​.
o Responsible for maintaining State Board compliant areas, and keeping accurate and complete
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Arch Specialist & Counter Manager (Anastasia of Beverly Hills)
● Employer: Anastasia of Beverly Hills Account Executive for Nordstrom
● Atlanta, Georgia, USA
● 1/2013 – 7/2013
o Travelled to stores in the region to produce sales to help meet corporate numbers and goal.
o Achieved daily, weekly, and monthly individual service and sales goals.
o Sold and recommended products with each and every service, and hand over customers to Beauty Artists at
the close of each service to maximize each sales opportunity.
o Performed only Company approved and trained services offered on service menu to company quality
standards to ensure customer satisfaction.
o Booked appointments for return services, makeup lessons and events.
o Recommended additional services to determine and meet customer needs.
o Used the appointment book procedure correctly to service the maximum number of customers at any given
time
Licensed Esthetician (Salon Space Renter) at Studio 714 West Full Service Hair Salon
● Employer: Perfections by Tameka Nichole, LLC
● Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
● 2/2011 – 5/2016
● Licensed Esthetician renting Salon Space at Studio 714 West, A Full Service Salon offering Hair Nails & Make
Up.
o Individual Lash Extensions and full Brow Reconstruction.
o Makeup Artist services at photo shoots, parties, weddings and for special events.
o Customer Service support for sales of skin care products
o Continually demonstrating the ability to inspire, coach and develop a team through feedback and hands on
engagement in the while maintaining the ability to work collaboratively and build positive/effective
business partnerships for the betterment of the salon.
o Responsible for
▪ building Clientele
▪ all clerical operations
▪ providing Customer Service
▪ Retail Sales and Retail Goals
▪ Maintenance of stock and inventory
▪ Client Card file system and follow up system
▪ Managing daily goals and operations of the counter
▪ All business relations for Perfections
▪ Reestablishing new accounts and billing
▪ Recaps and organizing daily/annual business records
▪ Overall sanitation and organization of salon space
o Exhibited outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word Office
Suite with shown excellence in business planning, the overall organization of the business for proper time
managing skills.
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Licensed Esthetician (Booth Renter) at Hollywood Stylz
● Employer: Perfections by Tameka Nichole, LLC
● Durham, North Carolina, USA
● 1/2009 ­ 2/2011
● Newly Licensed Esthetician renting Booth Space inside of Hollywood Stylz Unisex a salon specializing in Natural
Hair. Providing individual Lash Extensions and full Brow Reconstruction.
Make Up, Brow & Lash Technician
● Employer: Color Me Beautiful by Joi
● Atlanta, Georgia, USA
● 1/2008 ­ 1/2009
o Built clientele
o Provided customer service
o Sold Retail Goods
o Daily Stock and Inventory
o Completed Daily Business Records
o Keep up with business relations with Account Executive.
o Established new accounts and billing
o Met client’s needs by using Color Me Beautiful Brand Skin Care Systems & Cosmetics including, Flori
Roberts, Gayle Haymen, Adrien Arpel, Iman and Patti Labelle Products.
o Provided Customer Service support for sales of skin care products
o Provided Makeup Artist services at photo shoots, parties, weddings and for special events.
o Assisted in training new Lash and Brow Technicians.
Education
Miller Motte College (2009)
● Cary, North Carolina, USA
● Degree: Esthetics Technology
North Carolina Central University (2007)
● Durham, North Carolina, USA
● Degree: Bachelor of Arts
● Major: Mass Communication
● Concentration: Broadcast Media / Minor in Business Management
Certifications
Esthetics Technology (2009)
● Cary, North Carolina, USA
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● Miller Motte College
Licenses
Esthetics License (2009­2016)
● North Carolina State Board of Cosmetic Art Examiners, North Carolina, USA / License # E6163
● Georgia State Board of Cosmetology, Georgia, USA / License # ES005369 / January 2013 – August 2013
Notable Collaborations
FREELANCE (BRAND AMBASSADOR)
Iman Cosmetics Hard Candy Cosmetics Milani Cosmetics Flower Cosmetics Calvin Klien Color
Flex Razor
● Atlanta, Georgia, USA ­ 8/2015
● Brand Platform Educator at Bronner Bros. Hair Show “The Nations Largest & Best Multi­Cultural Beauty Show”
Glam i Lashes (Total Media Group/Shake –N­Go Hair)
● Atlanta, Georgia, USA ­ 8/2012
● Brand Ambassador & Key Make Up Artist for Glam i Lashes
Bronner Bros Hair Show (Total Media Group)
● Atlanta, Georgia, USA (8/2010 , 8/2011, 2/2012, 8/2012)
● Key Make Up Artist for Saga/Milky Way/ Shake­N­Go Hair Battle Stage
Mercedes Benz of Cary, NC Brochure Photo Shoot
● Cary, North Carolina, USA ­ 2011
● Key Make Up Artist with Vogue Modeling Agency
Indulge with Hello Beautiful
● Durham, North Carolina, USA ­ 2010
● Key Make Up Artist for classes taught on how to keep well groomed eyebrows and the application of make up.
The 2010 Soul Picnic
● Cary, North Carolina, USA ­ 7/2010
● Key Make Up Artist for the Vogue Modeling Agency Fashion Show
Radio One Womens Empowerment Hair Show
● Raleigh, North Carolina, USA ­ 3/2009 and 3/2010
● Key Make Up Artist 2009 for all Male Models and All Models for 2010
Radio One's Bridal Expo
● Raleigh, NC, North Carolina, USA ­ 2/2009
● Key Make Up Artist for the Bridal Fashion Show
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Publications and Media
Shena Jay 1​st​
& 2nd Annual Prom Promises Event
● K97.5 FM www.HipHopNC.com
● 5/2011 and 4/2012
● Salon Sponsor of and Key Make Up Artist for Shena Jay 1st Annual Prom Promises
● Shena Jay 1st Annual Prom Promises Event where prom dresses new & fairly used were donated to those who
could not afford prom dresses as well as full hair & make up make overs!
● hiphopnc.com/local/sjordan/...
Sophisticate’s Black Hair Magazine
● Salon Talk on page 88­89. Shows Make Up Artistry on Models of Cuticle Remy XQ
● Top left corner photo
● All Make Up on Female Models for page 89
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