Bethan Siân Owens
Broadstairs,Kent
Summary
Warm and friendly Makeup Artist with twenty years experience within the fashion and beauty industry. Calm natured, strong communication skills and knowledge of makeup products and trends. Excellent reputation for meeting client requests and expectations. Energetic, flexible, reliable and creative.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work history
Freelance Makeup & Hair Artist
Self-Employed
London, ENG
2005.09 - Current
- Monitored beauty trends to offer clients most up-to-date application techniques and advice.
- Achieved flawless looks for brand campaigns, showcasing skill, ability and building great relationship with client base.
- Provided friendly consultations with celebrity, fashion and bridal clients, achieving stunning make-up looks to specification.
- Used expert understanding of lighting and setting , liaising with photographers to ensure photo-perfect finish.
- Consulted on individual client skin care regimes to provide best-possible advice and guidance for professional results.
- Maintained impeccable standards of toolkit cleanliness for continued compliance with industry health and safety regulations.
- Worked with photographers and stylists to achieve desired results for fashion and beauty shoots, ensuring consistency across all looks.
- Grew client base through continued levels of outstanding work and friendly, professional attitude.
- Offered in-depth collaborative advice on best use of products and colour to enhance facial aesthetics.
Assistant Manager
Lazy Bar
London, ENG
2005.09 - 2008.07
- Nurtured positive customer relationships
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff on best bar practices, maintaining highly efficient service teams.
- Balanced tills with accurate cash and card payments, preparing bank deposits and POS reports.
- Executed prompt, precise drinks service at high-capacity events, minimising customer waiting times.
- Organised special events and functions, including receptions, parties and corporate lunches.
- Resolved guest complaints efficiently and professionally while maintaining positive customer environment.
- Ordered beverage and equipment stock by analysing sales and customer trends.
- Oversaw line cleaning and cellar management.
Buyers Admin Assistant
Debenhams
London, ENG
2003.06 - 2005.09
- Carried out day-to-day office duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked closely with suppliers to maintain optimum levels of communication for effective and efficient completion product.
- Supported Buyer and Merchandiser with daily operational functions.
- Worked closely with design team to establish and deliver production needs in set time frame.
- Responsibly managed and organised garment samples, ensuring consistent smooth running of sample library.
- Organised and attended fit sessions, liaising with technical teams and suppliers to complete garment process.
- Managed smooth operation of creating and maintaining critical path.
- Placed purchase orders, took part in competitive shops and created fashion trend boards for buying meetings.
Buyers Admin Assistant - Placement Year
Debenhams
London, ENG
2001.09 - 2002.08
Education
IMA Make-Up Application Certificate - Make-Up Artistry
The London School of Makeup
London2005
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Promotion 2:1
University Of Central Lancashire
Preston, Lancashire2003
Art & Design Foundation Year 0 - Fashion (Pass - proceed to degree)
University of Central Lancashire
Preston, Lancashire1999
A-Levels - Art, English, French (Grades A - C)
Ysgol Glan Clwyd
St Asaph, Denbighshire1998
GCSE - 11 Subjects (Grades A - C)
Ysgol Glan Clwyd
St Asaph, Denbighshire1996
Skills
- Makeup and skincare knowledge and expertise
- Effective, compassionate communicator
- Trend awareness
- Client consulting
- Meticulous eye for detail
- Time management techniques
- Exceptional customer service
- Proficient problem solver
- Computer-literate
- Good multi-tasker
- Experience with beauty industry and brands
- Great understanding of social media across all platforms
- Calm under pressure
Languages
Welsh, English
Native language
Timeline
Freelance Makeup & Hair Artist
Self-Employed
2005.09 - Current
Assistant Manager
Lazy Bar
2005.09 - 2008.07
Buyers Admin Assistant
Debenhams
2003.06 - 2005.09
Buyers Admin Assistant - Placement Year
Debenhams
2001.09 - 2002.08
IMA Make-Up Application Certificate - Make-Up Artistry
The London School of Makeup
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Promotion 2:1
University Of Central Lancashire
Art & Design Foundation Year 0 - Fashion (Pass - proceed to degree)
University of Central Lancashire
A-Levels - Art, English, French (Grades A - C)
Ysgol Glan Clwyd
GCSE - 11 Subjects (Grades A - C)
Ysgol Glan Clwyd