Shania Hamilton
Gold Coast
Summary
A creative, driven and passionate Makeup Artist known for my warm, approachable nature and ability to build strong long term relationships with clients and colleagues. I genuinely love helping people feel confident, beautiful and empowered creating personalised makeup looks that allow every client to feel like the best version of themselves.
With experience in luxury beauty, freelance artistry, leadership and education, I thrive in fast paced environments and consistently exceed performance targets while delivering exceptional client experiences. I am constantly seeking opportunities to grow, refine my artistry and expand my industry experience. My goal is to build a successful career within the international fashion, film and beauty industries, where I can continue learning, collaborate with inspiring creatives and contribute to meaningful, high quality projects.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Nanny/Babysitter
Tweed Heads
01.2023 - Current
- Provide ongoing care for the same family, building a trusted and reliable long term relationship.
- Preparing meals and manage daily routines, including naps and bedtime.
- Supporting the children's growth and development from infancy through toddlerhood, adapting care to each stage.
- Planning engaging, age appropriate activities to support learning, creativity and development.
Freelance Makeup Artist
Makeup By Shania H
Gold Coast
01.2022 - Current
- Founded and manage my own freelance makeup artistry business, providing mobile makeup services for weddings, events, photoshoots and private clients.
- Travel to clients to deliver professional makeup services, creating customised looks tailored to individual features, preferences and creative briefs.
- Manage all aspects of business operations including client consultations, bookings, scheduling, kit preparation, hygiene standards and customer relationships.
- Collaborate with photographers, models and creatives on photoshoots, creating makeup looks suited to photography, lighting and creative direction.
- Build and maintain a strong client portfolio through referrals, social media presence and high quality service.
- Create beauty content and showcase makeup artistry through instagram, including finished looks, tutorials and creative projects.
Makeup Artist
MECCA Brands
Robina
2022 - Current
- Manage makeup appointment bookings and maintain an organised client schedule while ensuring artistry stations and supplies are consistently prepared and maintained.
- Deliver personalised consultations across skincare, makeup and fragrance, using extensive product knowledge to provide tailored recommendations and exceptional customer service.
- Build strong, long term client relationships through personalised service, contributing to repeat business and high customer satisfaction.
- Develop and implement in store artistry initiatives, consistently achieving and exceeding individual sales targets and key performance indicators across multiple product categories.
- Selected to represent my store at an exclusive Charlotte Tilbury Masterclass in Sydney AUS, receiving advanced artistry and product education directly from industry experts before returning to deliver a masterclass and educational videos for my store team.
- Chosen to attend MECCA's Train the Trainer program in Melbourne AUS, developing coaching, facilitation and presentation skills to support team learning and development.
- Deliver ongoing training sessions and a masterclass to all team members, sharing product knowledge, artistry techniques and best practices following Train the Trainer accreditation.
- Recognised for strong performance and currently progressing through the Senior Makeup Specialist development pathway.
- Manage the store's Instagram account, creating engaging content, including Reels and videos, to promote product launches, brand campaigns and in-store events.
- Selected to attend multiple advanced brand education trainings including; Hourglass Cosmetics, Dr. Jart+, NARS, Skin Fundamentals and other premium beauty brands, continually expanding product knowledge and artistry expertise.
Manager
Beach Burrito
Coolangatta
01.2018 - 01.2023
- Managed daily front of house operations, delivering exceptional customer service and overseeing table service.
- Supervised staff, including hiring, training, rostering and performance management.
- Organised and coordinated live band events, managing event preparation and ensuring smooth operations throughout performances.
- Completed stocktakes, cash handling, shift changes and end-of-day reconciliation.
- Responsible for opening and closing procedures, including venue setup, bar preparation, restocking, till balancing and securing the premises.
- Worked effectively both independently and as part of a team in a fast paced hospitality environment.
2IC (Second in Charge)
Moxy's Rooftop Bar
Coolangatta
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Assisted with day to day venue operations, including staff rostering, recruitment, performance management and stocktakes.
- Prepared and served beverages in a fast paced bar environment while delivering exceptional customer service and managing cash handling.
- Monitored responsible service of alcohol (RSA) requirements, ensuring customer safety and compliance.
- Organised and coordinated pop up events, assisting with event planning and smooth execution.
- Supported the Manager to ensure efficient daily operations and a positive team environment.
Education
Qualified Makeup artist for MECCA -
07-2026
Beauty Services Cert II -
01-2019
RSA -
01-2019
Skills
- Makeup artistry
- Customer service
- Presentation skills
- Product knowledge
- Artistry techniques
- Coaching
- Communication
- Team leadership
- Relationship building
- Event coordination
- Training delivery
- Content creating
- Facilatation
- Creative
- Brand Eduacting
Personal Qualities
- Warm, approachable and genuine with a natural ability to build strong relationships with people.
- Positive energetic team member who brings enthusiasm and a welcoming attitude to every environment.
- Strong leadership skills developed through captaining my AFL team and supporting colleagues in professional environments.
- Honest, reliable and hardworking with strong personal values.
- Confident communicator who enjoys motivating and supporting others.
- Adaptable quick learner, with the ability to thrive through fast paced environments.
- Creative and passionate with a strong interest in beauty, fashion, and helping people feel confident.
Personal Information
- Hobbies: Passionate about makeup artistry, beauty, fashion, film and acting, with a strong interest in creative projects and storytelling., Enjoy travelling, exploring new trends and finding inspiration through different cultures., Captain of the Coolangatta Bluebirds AFL team, developing leadership, teamwork and communication skills
Timeline
Private Nanny/Babysitter
01.2023 - Current
Freelance Makeup Artist
Makeup By Shania H
01.2022 - Current
2IC (Second in Charge)
Moxy's Rooftop Bar
01.2022 - 07.2022
Manager
Beach Burrito
01.2018 - 01.2023
Makeup Artist
MECCA Brands
2022 - Current