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LaQuanah Crawford
PRO Makeup Artist, MAC PRO Cosmetics
Location: Dallas, TX United States
Joined: Aug 12th, 2014

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LaQuanah Crawford, a native of Detroit, Michigan is owner of L� Lips Lids Lavish, providing makeup services around the world. With over 15 years experience, LaQuanah specializes in weddings, special events, video/photo shoots and tutorials. Her work has been featured in Who's Who In Black Detroit 2007-2009, Ebony Magazine, countless book covers, Television Broadcastings, NAACP Image Awards and Global General Motors productions. She has touch the faces of many professionals, entertainers as well as people from all walks of life that just wanted to look and feel beautiful.

LaQuanah has been a member of the MAC Cosmetics Management Team for five years and has been with the brand for seven years. LaQuanah remains abreast of the latest fashion and cosmetic trends. Aside from her professional pursuits, Ms. Crawford is a mentor to many young women - some of her most important clients are teenage girls preparing for senior year activities.

A graduate of Florida A&M University with a bachelors degree in Public Management/Human Resource Management, LaQuanah supports charitable organizations like Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Awareness and The Aids Partnership of Michigan. If you're trying to find her LOOK UP - her combination of leadership, talent, drive and charitable work will lead her straight to the top.

Education (request update)

Florida A&M University class of 1998

Undergrad Major: Human Resources Management

Claim To Fame:

Recently as a result of all the hard work, dedication and determination LaQuanah has put into the world of makeup she was promoted to the MAC PRO Cosmetics Team. There she is able to display her makeup skillss at the highest level by working with PRO Products and film makeup. This accomplishment will enable her to now not only be well versed on every aspect of makeup, but also enhance her skills to a whole other plateau.

Experience

I currently work with MAC PRO Cosmetics as PRO Makeup Artist
I have years of experience working in the Arts, Entertainment, and Media industry.

PRO MAKEUP ARTIST | M.A.C. PRO Cosmetics
From August 2014 to Current • 12 year(s)
Specializes in professional makeup products, focuses on skill development and client consultations.

RETAIL MANAGER | M.A.C. Cosmetics
From December 2010 to June 2014 • 4 year(s)
Led team of 4-6, grew sales from $700K to $1M, succession planned 3 artists into management roles.

PROFESSIONAL MAKE UP ARTIST | M.A.C. Cosmetics
From April 2008 to December 2010 • 2 year(s)
Assisted customers with beauty applications and consultations, built customer relationships and exceeded sales goals.

PROFESSIONAL MAKE UP ARTIST | M.A.C. Cosmetics
From April 2007 to April 2008 • 1 year(s)
Started as 15-hour position, promoted to 24-hour artist, assisted customers and participated in beauty trend shows.

EDUCATOR | Riverside Preparatory Middle College Academy
From May 2006 to November 2006 • 0 year(s)
Managed classroom for students ages 16-19, designed curriculum and resolved behavioral conflicts.

EDUCATOR | Detroit Board of Education
From November 2002 to June 2005 • 3 year(s)
Managed high school classroom, designed curriculum, counseled students and performed administrative duties.

LEASE MATURITY ADVISOR | DaimlerChrysler Financial
From June 2001 to February 2002 • 1 year(s)
Reconciled lease close outs, managed Mercedes Benz portfolio with focus on customer retention.

CUSTOMER SERVICE SALES ACCOUNT MANAGER | DaimlerChrysler Financial
From November 1999 to June 2001 • 2 year(s)
Managed 250-400 delinquent accounts and sold extended service products to customer base.

MEDICAL INFORMATION SPECIALIST | Blue Cross Blue Shield
From February 1999 to September 1999 • 0 year(s)
Prepared medical referrals for authorization and exceeded production targets for generating referrals.

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	Thought For The Day - Remember that making one person smile can change the world. Maybe not the whole world, but their world. Make someone smile today. Tagged by Ralph White on 08/13/2014

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