Mikaela Honeywill
Summary
I am a reliable, honest, positive & hardworking individual with substantial experience of working with VIPs and clients from various cultures and backgrounds.
I am used to working in demanding and fast paced environments listening and responding to client needs.
I have excellent communication, scheduling and planning skills and knowledge of office applications.
I am empathic & love helping others. I work well on my own as well as a team player, the latter of which I have extensive experience of from working as a makeup artist/ designer for many years with well known broadcasters and production companies and high profile talent. I would frequently be responsible for makeup, hair and styling on photoshoots.
Working as a Style & Beauty Consultant means that I am used to responding to client needs.
References are available upon request.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Style & Beauty Consultant
Self Employed
06.2022 - Current
- Helping women discover their inner & outer beauty via personal styling & wardrobe edits /makeup lessons/ skincare & aesthetic advice and personal shopping.
Professional Makeup Artist
Freelance
London
07.1993 - Current
- Freelance makeup artist for over 30 years within the fashion, music, commercial, advertising, TV and film industry and with high profile talent from the arts & entertainment world.
- Using my versatile makeup skills; beauty & hair (including wigs & hairpieces).
- Working for broadcasters such as the BBC, ITV & Channel 4 as well as fashion brands such as Agent Provocateur, Nike, Pearl Lowe, Tallulah & Hope, Adidas and Richards Radcliffe.
- Organising photoshoots.
- Communicating with clients to clarify visual requirements, reading scripts to ascertain the materials & look required.
- Attending pre- production meetings.
- Determine necessary supplies and equipment needed.
- Paying attention to other details such as costume and design.
Clinic Receptionist
Professor Anthony Chu
London, London
03.2018 - 03.2020
- Managing world renown consultant dermatologist, Professor Anthony Chu’s busy clinic as well as leading Consultant Dermatologist, Dr. Sue May Ang‘s clinic (of Harley Street).
- Oversaw fast paced & high pressure front desk operations.
- In charge of Professor Chu’s diary & booking all appointments, using ClinicSoftware.
- Greeted guests at front desk and putting clients at ease whilst waiting for their appointments.
- Answered and handled all phone calls in a friendly and efficient manner.
- Keyholder responsibility
- Great knowledge regarding the aesthetic treatments & products used.
- Checking all emails & phone voice messages and quickly following up on enquiries.
- Utilised booking systems and handled correspondence between patients & Professor Chu.
- Verified end of day report of cash profits.
Fashion Retailer In- House Stylist
Wild Swans
London
03.2017 - 03.2020
- Worked as in-house stylist for fashion and lifestyle boutique, Wild Swans in both Chiswick & Islington, which according to The Sunday Times sells the best Scandinavian fashion in London!
- Excellent knowledge of style & fashion brands.
- Skilfully cultivated great customer relationships by providing helpful, friendly and attentive service, based on honesty which created trust and a returning customer.
- Efficiently processed cash and card payments and cashing up at the end of the day.
- Sparked in-depth conversations with customers to effectively upsell additional clothing according to client preferences and needs.
- Stayed up to date on the latest clothing trends and styles by conducting research, reading magazines and networking.
- Dressed store mannequins based on the latest fashion trends, new products and featured outfits.
- Window dressing & stock take
- Opening & closing of store
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves after pricing and steaming new clothing items.
- Preparing online orders for pick up with couriers.
- Organising and tidying stockroom.
- Observed customer behaviours to identify security threats.
Volunteer at Museum Membership Desk
Victoria & Albert Museum
London
03.2015 - 03.2017
- Responsible for selling memberships and renewals at the world’s largest museum of applied arts, decorative arts & design.
- Assisting members and visitors with information regarding the museum, exhibitions and events.
- Maintaining the highest standards of friendly, helpful and responsive service.
Education
Diploma. - Special Effects Makeup
London College of Fashion
London, ENG2001
Diploma. - Fashion & Photographic Makeup & Hairstyling
City of Westminster College
London, ENG1994
Diploma. - Makeup & Hair for Stage, TV & Film
Greasepaint Ltd
London1993
Skills
- Superb customer service skills
- Excellent time management
- Good organiser
- Flexible
- Strong communicator
- Great team player
- Empathic, positive, and patient
- Fluent in English and Swedish
Timeline
Style & Beauty Consultant
Self Employed
06.2022 - Current
Clinic Receptionist
Professor Anthony Chu
03.2018 - 03.2020
Fashion Retailer In- House Stylist
Wild Swans
03.2017 - 03.2020
Volunteer at Museum Membership Desk
Victoria & Albert Museum
03.2015 - 03.2017
Professional Makeup Artist
Freelance
07.1993 - Current
Diploma. - Makeup & Hair for Stage, TV & Film
Greasepaint Ltd
Diploma. - Fashion & Photographic Makeup & Hairstyling
City of Westminster College
Diploma. - Special Effects Makeup
London College of Fashion