Professional Summary
Junior Makeup Artist with formal vocational training in fashion, media, and bridal makeup artistry. Experienced in preparing diverse skin types, delivering camera-ready looks, and executing meticulous hygiene practices for private clients and creative sets.
Professional Experience
Rebel Glow Beauty Collective
Cork
Junior Makeup Artist
Jun 2025 – Present
- Provide bespoke makeup applications for bridal parties, evening events, and studio photoshoots, consulting with clients on preferred styles and skin sensitivities.
- Maintain strict sanitation protocols across all tools, palettes, and workstation surfaces according to beauty industry hygiene standards.
- Collaborate with local portrait photographers to deliver camera-ready makeup optimized for studio and natural lighting environments.
- Analyze individual skin undertones to customize foundation formulas and color palettes for diverse complexions.
Shandon Stage & Occasion Studios
Cork
Makeup Trainee
Sept 2024 – May 2025
- Supported senior artists with client skin preparation, tool sterilization, and continuous on-set touch-ups during group bookings.
- Carried out false lash applications, precision lip shaping, and contouring under the guidance of lead makeup artists.
- Assisted in inventory audits, kit restocking, and maintaining allergen safety documentation for cosmetic items.
Education
Cork College of FET - Morrison's Island Campus
QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate · Fashion, Theatrical and Media Hair and Make-Up · Cork, Ireland · Distinction · Sept 2023 – May 2025
Completed practical modules in photographic studio makeup, period styling, basic prosthetics, and advanced color theory.
Organized student runway showcases and managed backstage model preparation adhering to strict salon hygiene standards.
Creative Projects
Editorial Showcase: Rebel Horizons
Feb 2025 – Apr 2025
- Designed and executed editorial makeup concepts for three models featured in an independent student-led fashion publication.
- Coordinated makeup moods and color selections with the styling team to ensure cohesive visual presentation under studio flash lighting.
Short Film Production: River Lee Reverie
Oct 2024 – Nov 2024
- Applied continuity makeup and camera-ready corrective coverage for four cast members across outdoor shooting locations in Cork.
- Managed on-site touch-up kits and documented product charts to preserve visual consistency across multiple film takes.
Core Skills
Skin Preparation
Bridal and Occasion Makeup
Photographic Studio Makeup
Color Theory and Matching
Airbrush Makeup
Client Consultation
Hygiene and Sanitation Protocols
Lash Application and Brow Styling
Basic Special Effects Makeup
Contouring and Highlighting
Languages
English
C2
Irish
B1
Certifications
ITEC Level 3 Diploma in Fashion, Theatre and Media Make-up
ITEC / VTCT · May 2025
Award in Infection Prevention and Control for Beauty Therapists
City and Guilds · Oct 2024
Volunteering
Cork Community Arts Collective
Cork · Jun 2024 – Jun 2024
- Volunteer Face Painter and Stage Assistant
- Applied face paint and character makeup for student performers during annual community parade and stage events.
- Guided young participants through face-cleaning routines and monitored cosmetic safety for sensitive skin.