Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
References
Hobbies and Interests
Training
Horse riding
Timeline
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Naomi Grell

Ipswich,QLD
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Naomi Grell

Summary

Dynamic Makeup Artist with a proven track record of collaborating seamlessly with photographers to achieve their envisioned look. Adept at interpreting design briefs and manipulating resources, colors, and textures to bring creative visions to life. Demonstrating a keen awareness of current and past trends ensuring relevance and innovation in all projects. Additionally adept at providing makeup services for clients attending events, ensuring clients look and feel their best for any occasion. Known for consistently exceeding client expectations and delivering on their requests with excellence.

Previous roles involved providing care for individuals with disabilities and mental health challenges. Key Strengths include empathy, attentiveness to their needs, innovative problem solving and strategy planning to enhance their quality of life. Supporting clients in meeting their daily emotional, physical, and mental needs, fostering a compassionate and supportive environment.

Deeply committed to continuous professional and personal growth, investing significant time and resources in various avenues such As psychology classes, courses, and ongoing education. This commitment emanates from a deeply held belief in the importance of continual growth and sharing knowledge to support others. Firmly believing in the importance of continual growth and sharing the knowledge to support others.

Overview

15
years of professional experience

Work History

Vlushe Lounge

Senior Makeup Artist
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Maintained hygienic workspaces by adhering to strict sanitation practices, ensuring client safety and comfort.
  • Consulting and providing finishing and polished results for each client in 60 minutes
  • Sanitized makeup tools to avoid spread of infection.
  • Advised clients on proper skincare routines, promoting healthy skin foundations for flawless makeup application.
  • Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.
  • Prepared skin for makeup application by cleaning, moisturizing and priming.
  • Increased customer loyalty through exceptional service and tailored makeup applications.
  • Guided clients through pre-event trials to determine optimal color palettes and styles that complement their individual aesthetic preferences.
  • Assessed customer skin tone and complexion to determine appropriate products and materials to use.
  • Kept up-to-date with style industry standards, trends, and techniques to provide optimal aesthetics services to every client.
  • Worked closely with fellow Makeup Artists to share knowledge, elevating overall team expertise in various techniques.
  • Transformed clients'' appearances using advanced contouring techniques, enhancing features for special occasions or events.
  • Conducted consultations to understand client's desired look.
  • Continuously pursued professional development opportunities by attending industry conferences and workshops, staying current on new trends and techniques.
  • Mastered extensive ranges of cosmetics products, enabling versatile service offerings tailored to diverse clientele needs.
  • Applied various layers of makeup to performers and customers to obtain necessary effect and look.
  • Used cosmetic techniques and processes to beautify face and body in traditional or mobile settings.
  • Contributed to increased sales of beauty products by demonstrating their benefits during makeover sessions.

Naomi Grell HMUA

Freelance Make-Up and Hair Artist
12.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Facilitated seamless collaboration with photographers by effectively by communicating to discern their desired aesthetic. Ensure clear and concise dialogue to precisely ascertain looks envisioned, demonstrating attentive professionalism and adaptability.
  • Utilized resourceful techniques to manipulate color and texture effectively in order to craft desired outcome.
  • Extensive knowledge of product and how it interacts with various skin types and textures
  • Demonstrate keen awareness and up to date knowledge of both current and historical trends.
  • Understanding lighting and how it works with make-up application to create desired outcomes.
  • Ensuring all practices and products are within health and safety regulations
  • Demonstrated artistic flair with precision cutting techniques, resulting in increased demand for creative styling services.
  • Developed efficient workflow processes that resulted in reduced wait times for clients during peak hours of operation without sacrificing quality of service rendered.
  • Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized hair consultations and recommending suitable styles.
  • Photography clients include: Tamblyn Models, Viviens, Rebel Rebel Talent, Iconic - Fashion Show, Toni and Guy, David Cook World - music video, short film, Rebecca Meyer Photographer, Morgan Hanks Photography, Kylie Secombe Photography, Ingrid Coles Photography.
  • Public clients include: formals, weddings, events, Halloween

Brisbane Paralympic Football Program

Volunteer
01.2013 - Current

Job overview

  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
  • Working autonomously while achieving high program standards
  • Working within team situations
  • Conducting junior program with 10+
  • Mentored new volunteers, fostering supportive and inclusive team environment.
  • Actively participated in staff meetings, contributing ideas for process improvement and program development strategies.
  • Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.
  • Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
  • Coordinated volunteer training sessions to ensure consistent delivery of services across teams.
  • Guided troubled individuals to tools and resources necessary for healing.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices by attending conferences and training sessions.

Classic Holidays

Marketing
06.2015 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Setting prospect appointments.
  • Marketing family holiday destinations
  • Collaborated with marketing team to develop successful marketing strategies.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to maintain brand consistency across marketing efforts.
  • Connecting with 60-70 people per day.

Multicap

Disability Support Officer
03.2011 - 06.2015

Job overview

  • Manage distribution of medications and all health and safety processes.
  • Provide daily support for adults with disabilities within group homes and community.
  • Researched, planned, organised and implemented personalised fun activities that engaged and appropriately challenged clients to better their quality of life and promote dignity of risk. Giving equal opportunity to all individuals with challenging disabilities.
  • Contributed to team brainstorming sessions and collaborated on development of challenging behavior plans for clients.
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
  • Attended personnel meetings and training sessions to improve skills and learn new policies and procedures.
  • Developed and implemented strategic plans to meet organizational goals, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
  • Wrote detailed narrative reports for internal purposes and allied medical teams.
  • Drove innovation by promoting creative thinking and supporting new initiatives.
  • Supervised, directed and evaluated assigned staff members and newly hired staff.
  • Fostered cultures of continuous improvement by encouraging staff to identify areas of opportunity and propose solutions.
  • Utilized data-driven decision-making techniques to inform strategic planning processes and measure progress towards client goals.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with client goals and their personal specifications.

Amcal Chemist

Retail Assistant
01.2009 - 02.2011

Job overview

  • Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks, and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Maintained tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to accomplish sales goals and improve overall store performance.
  • Interacted with customers proactively, identifying needs and offering suitable product recommendations.
  • Actively engaged customers to provide general assistance and information on store merchandise.
  • Enhanced store appearance through diligent merchandising and regular upkeep of displays.
  • Contributed to welcoming atmospheres through courteous interactions with both customers and fellow staff members.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service and addressing inquiries efficiently.
  • Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to various roles within retail environments when needed.
  • Processed transactions accurately, balancing cash registers.
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
  • Assisted in training new employees, contributing to development of knowledgeable workforce.
  • Provided exceptional support during peak hours by managing long queues and multitasking effectively under pressure.

Education

The Academy of Make Up
Brisbane City

Diploma in Screen and Media, Screen and Media from Makeup Artistry
01.2019

Tafe Qld
Brisbane, QLD

Certificate 2 in Pharmacy Assistant, Retail Sales
01.2011

Skills

  • Ability to work quickly
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Eye for detail
  • Ability to research
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Measured approach to stressful situations
  • Respectful
  • Outcomes focused
  • Creative
  • Ability to rapidly gain knowledge and apply it to practical situations
  • Able to work independently and in teams
  • Makeup Application
  • Makeup product knowledge
  • Client Relationship Building
  • Creative makeup application
  • Social Media Content
  • Sales and Upselling
  • Client Consultations
  • Age-appropriate makeup
  • Skincare knowledge
  • Detail-orientated
  • Makeup trend awareness
  • Multicultural makeup techniques
  • Eyebrow styling
  • Corrective makeup
  • Professional Networking
  • Special effects makeup
  • Advanced contouring techniques
  • Fashion show makeup
  • Film and television makeup
  • Social Media Promotion
  • Sales strategy
  • Editorial makeup
  • Airbrush makeup proficiency

References

Jayne Shadwell 0482 013 358

Multcap - Disability support team leader


Jay Larkins 0411 134 531 

Brisbane paralympic football program - Founder of Brisbane Paralympic football program


Vee Jackson  0408 146 893 

Personal reference 


Lyn McKenzie 0477 343 803

Personal and professional reference 


Tanya Jones 0432 033 732

Vlushe Lounge - Manager



Hobbies and Interests

  • Horse riding
  • Swimming
  • Going to the beach
  • Bike riding
  • Cooking
  • Reading
  • Special effects
  • Editorial Make Up
  • Fashion

Training

  • Self esteem workshops examining brain functions and emotional factors contributing to self esteem enhancement.
  • Goal setting workshops and seminars lead by Kieth Abraham.
  • Business development seminars and workshops.
  • Horse psychology Course - Intro into Equine therapy.
  • Makeup professional course - Continual rotation of courses.
  • Completed course work in Nursing program, gaining foundational knowledge in healthcare practices and patient care.
  • Completed course work on cultural diversity, gaining insight into understanding and effectively navigating diverse cultural perspectives.
  • Disability support.
  • Health and Safety.
  • Non-restrictive Practices.
  • Fire Training.
  • First Aid and CPR.
  • Medication Dispensing.

Horse riding

I am absolutely in love with these animals, there is something magical about being with these magnificent beauties. Horses bring me so much joy and I ride for the recreational love, I find my inner peace in this space. I love every aspect that comes with owning a horse and whether it is ground work, riding or getting dirty during feeding times, it is always a fun time for me. 

Timeline

Senior Makeup Artist

Vlushe Lounge
01.2022 - Current

Freelance Make-Up and Hair Artist

Naomi Grell HMUA
12.2019 - Current

Marketing

Classic Holidays
06.2015 - 01.2016

Volunteer

Brisbane Paralympic Football Program
01.2013 - Current

Disability Support Officer

Multicap
03.2011 - 06.2015

Retail Assistant

Amcal Chemist
01.2009 - 02.2011

The Academy of Make Up

Diploma in Screen and Media, Screen and Media from Makeup Artistry

Tafe Qld

Certificate 2 in Pharmacy Assistant, Retail Sales
Naomi Grell