Gigi Galloway

Experience

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  Creative Nail Design

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1996

  Educational Sales Consultant

  Communicated product knowledge, principles and creative techniques through education classes in salons, stores and at trade shows to increase brand depth and sales through education

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  Sunstate Beauty Academy

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1996

  Artistic Director

  • Developed and implemented education curriculums• Responsible for the recruitment and retention of students and educators• Classroom facilitator and technical demonstrator

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  Ace Beauty Company (dba SalonCentric)

  Jan 1996 - Jan 2000

  Nail Division Manager

  • Developed and implemented the Nail, Skincare and Cosmetic Division for a beauty distributor• Coordinated and scheduled all educational events • Maintained the departmental budgets and expenses• Managed the communication and administration for field and store sales staff

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  Independent Salon Resource (dba SalonCentric)

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2006

  Director of Education/Sales Administration

  • Managed all logistical planning for the South East Region to include over 60 annual events for hair, nails, skincare and cosmetic manufacturers• Negotiated terms and conditions for hotel and venue contracts; participated in site selection• Executed on-site show set-up and tear-down, working with outside labor, venue staff and internal staff• Participated in pre-con and post-event analysis to improve event effectiveness• Planned, formulated and executed events within budget; reconciled departmental budgets and expenses• Supported the sales team to include managing schedules, creating sales documents and proposals, generating sales activities and revenue reports, as well as maintaining customer relationships • Interacted with Marketing to facilitate new product launches• Monitored and communicated stock needs to the buyers• Developed and facilitated training programs for field sales staff and customer service• Compiled and tracked monthly sales analysis and reports • Managed all sales administration and customer service related functions Show less

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  L'Oréal

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2013

  Education Event Manager - Redken & Pureology

  • Seamlessly orchestrated events for up to 1500 attendees within budget and exceeded sales goals• Managed all logistical planning for events on the West Coast, Alaska & Hawaii (to include 9 states)• Planned, managed and supported over 100 annual trade shows, special events and workshops to increase brand awareness. Ticket sales of 95% sell thru• Executed on-site show set-up and tear-down, worked with outside labor, venue staff and internal staff• Participated in strategic planning sessions with distributor partners pre-con and post-event analysis to improve event effectiveness• Coached, managed and supervised team to ensure quality guest service & product knowledge• Ability to drive sales and grow business• Analyzed market and brand trends to position better growth and sales opportunities• Executed on-going territory analysis to target areas for increased brand depth and growth• Managed the budgets, tracking expenses and compiling forecasts• Partnered with distribution to create complimentary education based on percent of purchase to education dollars placing over 2000 classes in salons within the territory• Coordinated and implemented all strategic brand sales/education plans throughout the territory with our distributor partners to build sales through education to achieve results +/-10% of budget• Worked directly with distributor to develop a yearly education plan that meets financial and strategic objectives• Participated in business planning, budget preparation, program development, operations and staffing• Supported distributor shows by booking the brand’s artists, support team, arranged team calls, travel, accommodations and the ordering and shipping of supplies & equipment needed • Communicated new product launches and business development to field sales staff• Advised and supported 3 Divisional Managers, 19 District Sales Managers, 154 Sales Consultants, the Education Department & Store locations Show less

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  Barbizon Modeling & Talent Agency

  Oct 2013 - Feb 2014

  National Talent Director
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  L'ANZA HEALING HAIRCARE

  May 2014 - now

  Education Support Associate