Alisha Dryden

• I've done makeup for the famous Youtube group, the TOS Girls, for one of their videos ('TOS Girls Do Etiquette Training for 24 hours')
• I've done makeup on an advert for, The Monthly ('It's Not All Noise', directed and organised by Phebe Schmidt (job acquired through Steph Elkington)
• Steph was my educator at Box Hill Institute where I learnt numerous skills on applying makeup on clients, OH&S laws in the industry and also applying makeup for different occasions via briefs
• I worked with a photographer on two shoots organised by Steph to showcase my work

Currently I do makeup for friends but I hope to start advertising more of my work in the near future.

• Prepared skin for makeup application by cleaning, moisturizing and priming.
• Assessed customer skin tone and complexion to determine appropriate products and materials to use.
• Demonstrated and explained use of different beauty products to educate customers.
• Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.
• Conducted consultations to understand client's desired outcome and assessed skin type and face structure.
• Applied various layers of makeup to performers and customers to obtain necessary effect and look.
• Scheduled onsite and offsite makeup appointments for clientele.
• Used cosmetic techniques and processes to beautify face and body in traditional or mobile settings.
• Examined sketches, photographs and other references to get inspiration for desired look.

• Gained knowledge of company policies, protocols and processes.
• Established open and professional relationships with team members which facilitated communication, quickly resolving issues, and conflicts.
• Monitored cash drawers in multiple checkout stations to confirm adequate cash supply.
• Organized projects and contests to increase sales and encourage exceptional customer service.
• Described product to customers and accurately explained details and care of merchandise.
• Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
• Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
• Maintained professional demeanour by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
• Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
• Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.

• Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
• Communicated positively with children and guardians.
• Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
• Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
• Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
• Communicated with parents regarding children's progress and development, raising any issues.
• Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.