Alumni in Focus

Kristin Tsuchimoto

After six years in the computer industry, Kristin Tsuchimoto decided to make a change and follow her passion: Beauty. An acquaintance who was a beauty professional recommended FIDM, and Kristen’s next step was clear. “FIDM has the most comprehensive and well-rounded beauty industry program,” she declares. “I was impressed with the instructors’ knowledge and experience in the industry.” Kristin soon found her place among her classmates. “I met many new friends who all had one thing in common: we are all beauty junkies!” she laughs.

Now FIDM Grad Kristin is Northeast Account Manager for a growing skincare company called BORBA, and no two days are alike. “Because I work for a smaller company, I wear different hats. This is challenging yet rewarding at the same time,” she points out.

“I meet with Buyers and Managers of stores like Sephora, Nordstrom, and Henri Bendel. Additionally, I train Sales Associates on all of BORBA’s products. Being out in the sales field gives me the chance to meet new people on a daily basis while maintaining relationships with current clients,” says Kristin. “I am also responsible for managing special events, which is another passion of mine.”

Kristin plans to stay in the beauty industry, and she has big goals. In the next few years, she sees herself transitioning back into Marketing or into Product Development for a cosmetics or skincare line. So in the future, when you see a new product on the shelves, or read about it in a magazine, it could well have come from the able hands of Kristin Tsuchimoto!

Please Note: The information contained herein was confirmed at the time of original publication