PRATEETI KHARE
London
Summary
Retail beauty leader with career progression across Clinique UK and Nykaa India, blending artistry, operational excellence, and sales precision. As Assistant Business Manager and Counter Manager, I've driven team development, CRM growth, and store turnarounds with commercial impact. Known for combining product expertise with proactive floor leadership and event execution. As founder of Prateeti Makeovers, I've built a brand where I used my creative skills in servicing clients, conducting makeup workshops, and webinars.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work history
Counter Manager
Clinique
London
2025.06 - 2025.09
- Driving performance at the Clinique counter in M&S Kingston, successfully lifting an underperforming counter to target within the first month and continuing momentum.
- Developing and executing a tailored business plan focused on customer acquisition through events and CRM, based on analysis of the previous few months' performance.
- Managing staffing, delivering performance feedback, and streamlining operational workflows to enhance team efficiency and customer service.
Assistant Business Manager
Clinique
London
2024.12 - 2025.04
- Mentored and motivated associates to meet daily sales and service KPIs.
- Delivered skin consultations using Clinique Micro Tool, boosting conversion and loyalty.
- Owned retail ops: cash handling, inventory, scheduling, and compliance.
- Rolled out customer retention campaigns and one-to-one luxury experiences.
Counter Manager
Clinique
London
2024.10 - 2024.11
- Lifted underperforming counter to target in under a month.
- Implemented business plan focused on customer acquisition via events and CRM.
- Controlled staffing, performance feedback, and operational workflows.
Clinique Consultant
Clinique
London
2022.07 - 2024.09
- Delivered skincare and makeup consultations with artistry and empathy.
- Supported counter manager with inventory, social media, and in-store campaigns.
Freelance Make-up Artist
Prateeti Makeovers
London / India
2020.05 - 2022.06
- Founded beauty brand, delivering 100+ client transformations.
- Ran in-person and virtual masterclasses with curated product insights.
- Managed all business aspects from content creation, event promotions, consulting and rebooking.
Makeup Artist / Visual Merchandising Champ
Nykaa Pvt Ltd
Bangalore
2018.09 - 2020.04
- "Star Consultant" across South India; led CRM and sales sessions.
- Owned visual merchandising for luxury locations & downtown stores; maintained seasonal planograms.
- Trained new hires in product knowledge and conversion-led consultations.
Production Coordinator
Visual Effects Studios (Pixion, Pixel Vision, The Cirqus)
India
2011.01 - 2016.01
- Orchestrated post-production timelines across high-pressure film teams.
- Developed strong organisational, communication, and project tracking skills.
- Worked in multiple movies like Bahubali 2, Naan ee (Makkhi) etc.
Education
Diploma Certification - Professional Makeup Artistry and Hair Styling
JD Institute of Fashion Technology
/2016 - /2016
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media in 3D Animation
Image College of Arts, Animation and Technology
Chennai, Affiliated to Univeristy of Wales, U.K /2008 - /2011
Skills
- Professional etiquette
- Promotional understanding
- Staff rota coordination
- Sales acumen
- In-Depth product demonstrations
- Retail operations knowledge
- Product knowledge expertise
- Technical selling techniques
- Brand awareness building
- Customer relations
- Visual merchandising
- Cash management
- Sales expertise
- Issue resolution
- Merchandise replenishment
- Professional appearance
- Social media savvy
- Store merchandise handling
- Customer greeting
- Staff coaching
- Staff mentoring
- Point Of Sale (POS) expertise
Timeline
Counter Manager
Clinique
2025.06 - 2025.09
Assistant Business Manager
Clinique
2024.12 - 2025.04
Counter Manager
Clinique
2024.10 - 2024.11
Clinique Consultant
Clinique
2022.07 - 2024.09
Freelance Make-up Artist
Prateeti Makeovers
2020.05 - 2022.06
Makeup Artist / Visual Merchandising Champ
Nykaa Pvt Ltd
2018.09 - 2020.04
Production Coordinator
Visual Effects Studios (Pixion, Pixel Vision, The Cirqus)
2011.01 - 2016.01
Diploma Certification - Professional Makeup Artistry and Hair Styling
JD Institute of Fashion Technology
/2016 - /2016
Bachelor of Arts - Digital Media in 3D Animation
Image College of Arts, Animation and Technology
/2008 - /2011