Former NY Beauty Study Tour Participant Now At Bumble and Bumble

FIDM Alumna Suzanne Machesky is now working as a Regional Business Consultant for Bumble and bumble in New York, but just four years ago found herself as one of the participants in the FIDM New York Beauty Study Tour, meeting with Bumble and bumble for the first time!

Name: Suzanne Machesky
FIDM Grad Year: 2006
Campus: Los Angeles
Major: Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing
Job Title: Regional Business Consultant, Greater NY
Company: Bumble and bumble.

Tell us a little about yourself: I’ve been in the hair industry for over 11 years. I started working in a salon during my high school years and realized I had a passion for the industry. Immediately after graduating from high school I went to cosmetology school on a full scholarship, worked in the salon for three years developing my technical and managerial skills then decided to continue my education at a fashion college. While attending FIDM I completed two internships, went to school full-time and also worked. I made sure to network and build as many relationships as possible. I also attended the FIDM Beauty Study Tour and was one of two winners to come back to NY and attend the FIFI Awards. Lastly, I won the FIDM 2006 Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing Department for professionalism, leadership capabilities, and industry experience.

What do you do at Bumble and bumble? Establish and maintain contact with salon owners to build cohesive relationships, increasing their account revenue and level of interest in both the commerce and craft of hairdressing. Consult with salon owners and management teams to enhance performance of business, utilizing sell-through strategies.

What do you love about your work? Everything! I was able to take my cosmetology license, education and experience from FIDM and find the perfect career. I’ve always wanted to work in the salon business and having both the technical skills and experience in the business side of the industry helps to advance me in my career every day.

What beauty websites/blogs do you love to visit? Monica Rose, Makeup By Mario Dedivanovic, People, CelebStyle

What's the hottest trend in haircare right now? Keratin/Brazilian treatments and runways trends that translate to your everyday client.

Any favorite Bumble and bumble products you'd like to talk about? Wow I have so many I love that I could name ten. But my "must-haves" and "can’t live withouts" are Prep, White Hair Powder, and Spray de Mode. 

 

Prep because it’s like a multi-vitamin for the hair which evens out the hair’s prosperity and then allows products to be distributed evenly. 

 

White Hair Powder because it absorbs oils from your hair leaving you with a matte texture that I love.

 

Spray de Mode is our most versatile aerosol hairspray that you can do everything with from flatiron and styling to using it as a finishing spray.

What inspires you? Definitely, my family and close friends. Also knowing that any goal you set for yourself is achievable through hard work, faith and perseverance.

What is it about the beauty industry that draws you to it? Seeing the transformation of any woman (and man). It’s the most powerful thing ever to see a makeover and how much confidence a person has after seeing their beauty from within. Makeup and haircare enhance a woman’s beauty but inner confidence exudes the most beauty of all. This is what continues to motivate me because I know I’m making a difference in so many people’s lives.

How did you know FIDM was the right college for you? After attending a tour of the school I fell in love with FIDM. Everything from the campus, the staff and of course the Library (which I miss so much).

How did you decide on your major? As a hairstylist, that was the only major I considered for my career path.

I understand that part of the reason you're working for Bumble and bumble is due to your participation in the FIDM Beauty Study Tour. When did you go on the tour? Tell us a little about what happened and how it led to your job. I believe I attended the tour in November of 2005. The year I went on the Study Tour we didn’t know which companies we would be visiting. It wasn’t until we got to the airport that we received our agenda. When I saw Bumble and bumble, I was ecstatic because they were the only haircare company on the tour. After visiting The HOB (The House of Bumble), I fell in love with the company. I continued to follow up with the individuals I met at Bb and also scheduled informational interviews during visits to NYC. I decided to move back east after completing school and went to work back in the salon to save money. My ultimate goal was to move to NYC. After six months of working in the salon and saving money I applied to Bb and within one week I was hired and moved my life to NY.

How did it feel giving a presentation to the FIDM Beauty Study Tour group having been there yourself just a few years ago? It was and is one of the most rewarding experiences ever. I’m a strong believer in giving back and never forgetting how you got to where you are. There were so many individuals who mentored me along the way with whom I still keep in contact and I only hope to do the same for others.

How do you feel FIDM prepared you for what you’re doing now? Most of the work at FIDM was hands-on experience and research about the current trends. The experience and knowledge I was able to take away from FIDM was invaluable and made me confident about what I could offer to a company.

Any advice for current FIDM students? Be involved, know what’s going on, who are your contacts and most important, continue to follow up. Nothing in life is handed to you, so you have to be prepared to work hard to reach your goals.

What is your biggest dream right now? My biggest dream recently happened when I was promoted for the second time with Bb. In addition, my 5-10 year plan would be to relocate home to be closer to my family and open either a salon or prestige apothecary.

Anything else you’d like to share? I contribute all my success to the values my parents instilled in me at a young age and the support from both of them and my sisters. My immediate family and friends have been my cheerleaders since high school and have always encouraged me to follow my dreams. While they worked in education they never forced me to be anything other than me. They all could see that I was a creative individual and they saw so much potential in me. I’ve always had their encouragement, support and motivation. My advice to anyone would be to surround yourself with a positive support group that will help you achieve your dreams because with passion and love you can excel in anything!

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