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EILIDH MCKIRDY

Summary

Detail oriented and reliable learning Makeup Artist. Originally from Scotland, I've been living in New Zealand in 2018 to further travels and found myself settled in the capital and obtained residency in late 2022. I have returned to Glasgow for 5 months to spend time with family and I'm looking for part-time hours but flexible.


I obtained a certificate in Skin Care and Makeup Artistry in June 2023 in New Zealand. Currently building my skillset working freelance as well as volunteering for projects such as NZFW and WOW. Dedicated, confident and dependable team player with effective communication and organisation skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Retail Consultant

Aesop
10.2023 - Current
  • Welcoming customers into the space, handling transactions, and answering questions.
  • Assisting with customers and demonstrating products that address specific skin care needs while delivering exceptional, inclusive customer experience.
  • Maintained up to date product knowledge to provide a genuine positive service experience for the customers.

Duty Manager

KISA
05.2022 - Current
  • Shift leading, established order of service, ensuring floor and bar staff were trained, wrote the cocktail menu using all NZ products, daily reports, customer conflict resolution.

Makeup Artist

World Of Wearable Arts
09.2023 - 10.2023
  • World renowned wearable art experience, WOW is an annual design competition in Wellington that culminates in a spectacular show combining Theatre, Art, Fashion, and Music.
  • Successfully worked in all 19 shows as part of the makeup team under the key artists vision and guidance.
  • Conducted a fast turnover of models while achieving detailed and effective makeups for stage.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work space with clean brushes and tools between models.

Makeup Artist

Dress For Sucess
09.2023 - 09.2023
  • Completed 5 successful full makeup applications in 2 hours, for a fundraiser fashion show empowering women in the workforce.
  • Diverse makeup techniques used on mostly mature/globally diverse clients.
  • Applied makeup in accordance with the assigned look for the show to keep the makeup consistent but flattering to each model.
  • Connecting with the models through communication and multi tasking abilities, shared stories and made them feel at ease in the makeup chair.

Volunteer

New Zealand Fashion Week
08.2023 - 08.2023
  • Assisted in NZ's biggest fashion event of the year as a backstage assistant & dresser.
  • Assembled the garments per the model run sheet, making sure every one was steamed and ready to wear.
  • Helping models quick change in and out of luxury garments and stood ready to tackle wardrobe malfunctions and other emergencies with initiative.
  • Collaborated with designers, stylists, hair & makeup departments to align looks with specific image plans during the shows.

Volunteer Makeup Artist

Massey University
05.2023 - 12.2023

Maitre D/Duty Manager

Capitol Restaurant
12.2019 - 04.2022
  • Running service, overseeing restaurant and front of house staff, cashing up, daily reports, daily specials with extensive wine list.

Education

NZQF Level 3 - Skincare And Makeup Artistry

Wellington Institute of Technology
Wellington CBD
06.2023

High School Diploma -

Jordanhill School
Glasgow
08.2015

Skills

  • Save-A-Life First Aid Trained - Obtained 2023
  • Duty Manager Certificate -Obtained 2020
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Self-Motivated
  • Creative Thinking
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Organization and Time Management
  • Fashion makeup
  • Colour Theory
  • Product and brand knowledge

References

Aesop Store Manager - Maddie Le Marquand

0278437274


Tutor at Te Auaha Weltec- Caroline Adams

Caroline.Adams@weltec.ac.nz


General Manager at Kisa Restaurant- Molly McDavitt

027 748 0962


Lead WOW Makeup Artists- Serena Rose and Natalee Fisher

serenarosemua@gmail.com 

nataleefishermakeup@gmail.com


Additional Information


The important skills I've learned from my hospitality background are transferable to world of makeup and beauty retail.

Working in the hospitality industry has allowed me to develop excellent communication, efficiency and timekeeping skills as well as learn the importance of building genuine rapport with clients. My strong work ethic and commitment has allowed me to adapt and thrive in any job setting.


This is a shortened version of my work history for reading ease.

Timeline

Retail Consultant

Aesop
10.2023 - Current

Makeup Artist

World Of Wearable Arts
09.2023 - 10.2023

Makeup Artist

Dress For Sucess
09.2023 - 09.2023

Volunteer

New Zealand Fashion Week
08.2023 - 08.2023

Volunteer Makeup Artist

Massey University
05.2023 - 12.2023

Duty Manager

KISA
05.2022 - Current

Maitre D/Duty Manager

Capitol Restaurant
12.2019 - 04.2022

NZQF Level 3 - Skincare And Makeup Artistry

Wellington Institute of Technology

High School Diploma -

Jordanhill School

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