Quinn Calkin
AUCKLAND
Summary
My name is Quinn, I have recently completed my study at Cut Above and am looking for a part time/full time position. I am an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with a willingness to learn. I love to take on new and exciting challenges. I am easy to get along with and work well with others yet can succeed independently. Having a great eye for detail, I am very passionate about make up artistry and beauty.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Beauty Advisor
Beauty By Life
10.2024 - Current
- Educated customers on proper product usage techniques, fostering confidence in their ability to replicate results at home.
- Maintained an organized and visually appealing product display, resulting in increased customer interest and engagement.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Increased sales revenue by effectively upselling and cross-selling beauty items based on client needs.
- Assisted clients in selecting appropriate skincare routines, resulting in improved skin health and overall satisfaction.
Makeup Artist
New Zealand Fashion Week
- Prepared skin for makeup application by cleaning, moisturizing and priming.
- Graphic Liner and Skin.
- Spot concealing.
- Ensuring the models presentation is ready for the runway.
- Samantha Zhang
Makeup Artist
Five Crowns Pageant
- Glamour make up.
- Co-ordinated make up looks with models outfits.
- Ensured models were looked after and comfortable.
- Assisted with basic hair styling.
- Sanitized makeup tools to avoid spread of infection.
Beauty Advisor
Farmers Trading Company
11.2023 - 09.2024
- Provided expert makeup application services for special events, ensuring client satisfaction through tailored looks that highlighted natural features.
- Kept up-to-date with industry trends, allowing for knowledgeable recommendations of current best-sellers and emerging products.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized beauty consultations and recommending suitable products.
- Cash handling, counting the till float.
Make Up Artist - Mama Mia Stage Show
Auckland Girls Grammar School
- Stage Make up application.
- Ensured the models were comfortable and looked after.
- Assisted with basic hair styling.
- Retouching models.
Education
Special Effects And Make Up Artistry Level 5 - Cosmetics/Beauty
Cut Above Academy
04-2025
NCEA Level 2 - undefined
Pakuranga College
Auckland, NZ12.2022
Skills
- Colour matching
- Meeting client wants and needs
- Client Consultations
- Makeup Application (all styles of make up)
- Special effects makeup
- Sanitation practices
Timeline
Beauty Advisor
Beauty By Life
10.2024 - Current
Beauty Advisor
Farmers Trading Company
11.2023 - 09.2024
Makeup Artist
New Zealand Fashion Week
NCEA Level 2 - undefined
Pakuranga College
Makeup Artist
Five Crowns Pageant
Make Up Artist - Mama Mia Stage Show
Auckland Girls Grammar School
Special Effects And Make Up Artistry Level 5 - Cosmetics/Beauty
Cut Above Academy
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