POOJA VEDARATHINAM
Newcastle upon Tyne,India
Summary
Makeup Artist with experience in retail service and brand promotion. Proven ability to excel in fast-paced environments, leveraging strong interpersonal skills and sales expertise to boost visibility and revenue. Engages 144K followers on Instagram, providing insightful makeup and skincare content supported by in-depth product knowledge.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Retail Assistant (Volunteer)
British Heart Foundation
02.2025 - 07.2025
- Operated the till efficiently in a fast-paced retail environment, ensuring accurate billing and handling customer transactions with care.
- Maintained clean, organized, and welcoming shop floor to enhance customer experience.
- Supported the team in restocking and merchandising to keep the store presentable and fully supplied.
Social Media Influencer
Instagram
02.2021 - 07.2025
- Managed a successful Instagram account with 144K followers, focusing on beauty products.
- Collaborated with 30+ Indian and International brands like MAC, Beauty of Joseon, Bath and Body Works to enhance product visibility and drive sales growth.
- Created engaging 400+content, including fashion, product reviews and tutorials.
Retail Assistant
Label Ritu Kumar
Chennai, India
01.2021 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Reputed Fashion Boutique
- Welcoming and customer-friendly approach.
- Assisted customers in selecting products that matched their needs and preferences.
- Supported team members with daily tasks, including stock replenishment and organizing the sales floor.
- Reputed Fashion Boutique.
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations, Conflict and Security
Northumbria University
Newcastle Upon Tyne 01.2025 - 07.2025
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Legislative Law - Law
The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University
Chennai 06.2019 - 05.2024
Skills
- Sales
- Customer Engagement
- Social Media Influence
- Audience Engagement
- Product Promotion
- Relationship Building
- Communication
- Fast-paced Environment
Languages
Fluent in English
Upper intermediate
Additional Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
· Beauty/ fashion/ lifestyle Instagram influencer with 144K followers (@poojavedarathinam) having in depth knowledge about makeup and skincare products.
· Events & Meet-Ups: Organized and hosted meet-ups to engage directly with the target audience.
Timeline
Retail Assistant (Volunteer)
British Heart Foundation
02.2025 - 07.2025
Master of Arts - International Relations, Conflict and Security
Northumbria University
01.2025 - 07.2025
Social Media Influencer
Instagram
02.2021 - 07.2025
Retail Assistant
Label Ritu Kumar
01.2021 - 12.2024
Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Legislative Law - Law
The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University
06.2019 - 05.2024