Paige Austin
Auckland
Summary
My objective is to have a career in the makeup artist industry.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Retail Consultant
MAC Cosmetics
Auckland, AUK
07.2025 - Current
- Been around Auckland helping store with cover, trainings and new hires of staff as well.
- I was able to be flexible with day and hours which enable me to work along side teams when they need me to most.
- Trained staff on effective sales techniques, resulting in improved conversion rates and customer retention.
- Focused on achieving daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals in order to contribute to the overall success of the organization.
- Maintained a clean, organized store environment to enhance customer experience and drive repeat business.
Retail Manager
MAC Cosmetics
Auckland, AUK
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Oversaw store operations, including opening and closing procedures, cash management, and safety compliance.
- Enhanced store appearance by maintaining cleanliness standards and visually appealing displays that showcased products effectively.
- Implemented daily operating procedures to keep store clean, adequately stocked, and well-organized.
- Managed inventory control, ensuring optimal stock levels for in-demand products and reducing excess merchandise.
2IC
MAC Cosmetics
Auckland, AUK
01.2024 - 03.2025
- Supported the team by assisting in daily operations and ensuring smooth workflow.
- Trained and mentored new staff in makeup application techniques and product knowledge.
- Managed inventory levels and ensured product availability for customer needs.
- Collaborated with the management team to develop promotional strategies and events.
Makeup Artist
MAC Cosmetics
Auckland, AUK
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained a hygienic workspace by adhering to strict sanitation practices, ensuring client safety and comfort.
- Sanitized makeup tools to avoid spread of infection.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized makeup consultations and product recommendations.
- Advised clients on proper skincare routines, promoting healthy skin as the foundation for flawless makeup application.
- Doing make overs on customer for there big events.
Sales Associate
Skechers
Auckland, AUK
06.2022 - 04.2023
- I sell shoes, socks and shoe care
Film Makeup Artist
The Convert Film
Auckland, AUK
11.2022 - 12.2022
- work on film creating character through makeup
Retail Makeup Artist
Mecca Cosmetics
Auckland, AUK
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Selling cosmetics products
- Doing colour match's
- Being face to face with clients
ECE Teacher
Launch
Hastings, New Zealand
02.2022 - 05.2022
- I have been a relieving teacher at Launch. This involves being responsible for and looking after children.
Sales assistant
Skechers
Napier, New Zealand
11.2021 - 05.2022
- I sell shoes, socks and shoe care
Waitress
Dish Catering
Hawkes Bay, New Zealand
03.2021 - 02.2022
- I waited on people, served drinks, cleaned glasses
Checkout
New World
Havelock North, New Zealand
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Cash handling, customers service, point of sale use, stacking selves
Cleaner
Cherry Grove Motel
Havelock North, New Zealand
01.2018 - 07.2018
- I worked at Cherry Grove Motel helping out while they were short a cleaner
- Room Servicing
- Customer Contact
Helper
Prairie Orchard
Hastings, New Zealand
01.2016 - 01.2016
- I helped out during the orchards busy fruit season in the fruit shop
- Cash Handling
- Dealing with customers
- Bagging of fruit for sale
Education
High School Diploma -
Iona College
Havelock North, New Zealand12.2025
Diploma - Highland Dancing & Theory
N.Z Academy of Highland & National Dancing
Hawkes Bay, NZ09-2023
Diploma - Makeup
The School Of Makeup
Auckland, NZ09-2022
High School Diploma - undefined
EIT
Taradale, NZ01.2020
Skills
- Waitressing
- Cleaning
- Room Servicing at a motel
- Working with people
- Being able to talk and deal with all different types of people
- Multitasking
- Effective communication
- Cash handling accuracy
- Friendly and helpful
- Being MAC Lesson and Makeup certified
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Honest and dependable
- Reliable and responsible
- Retail POS systems
Timeline
Area Retail Consultant
MAC Cosmetics
07.2025 - Current
Retail Manager
MAC Cosmetics
03.2025 - 05.2025
2IC
MAC Cosmetics
01.2024 - 03.2025
Makeup Artist
MAC Cosmetics
01.2023 - 01.2024
Film Makeup Artist
The Convert Film
11.2022 - 12.2022
Retail Makeup Artist
Mecca Cosmetics
10.2022 - 12.2022
Sales Associate
Skechers
06.2022 - 04.2023
ECE Teacher
Launch
02.2022 - 05.2022
Sales assistant
Skechers
11.2021 - 05.2022
Waitress
Dish Catering
03.2021 - 02.2022
Checkout
New World
11.2019 - 11.2020
Cleaner
Cherry Grove Motel
01.2018 - 07.2018
Helper
Prairie Orchard
01.2016 - 01.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
EIT
High School Diploma -
Iona College
Diploma - Highland Dancing & Theory
N.Z Academy of Highland & National Dancing
Diploma - Makeup
The School Of Makeup
INTERESTS
Photography, Art, Beauty, Dancing, Fashion