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Andrea Kananu

Make Up Artist
Nairobi

Summary

Accomplished Makeup Artist with extensive experience at Pearl Palour and Lavish, specializing in bridal makeup application and skin-tone management. Excelled in creating customized makeup plans and collaborating with photographers, enhancing client satisfaction through artistic expertise and teamwork. Maintained stringent hygiene practices, ensuring client safety. Demonstrated proficiency in eyebrow shaping and makeup techniques, keeping abreast of industry trends.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Makeup Artist

Pearl Palour
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Developed customized makeup plans for bridal parties, contributing to memorable wedding experiences weekly.
  • Maintained a hygienic workspace by adhering to strict sanitation practices, ensuring client safety and comfort.
  • Worked closely with fellow Makeup Artists to share knowledge, elevating overall team expertise in various techniques.
  • Sanitized makeup tools to avoid spread of infection.
  • Collaborated with photographers and stylists to achieve desired looks for photoshoots, ensuring high-quality results fortnightly.
  • Kept up-to-date with style industry standards, trends, and techniques to provide optimal aesthetics services to every client.

Makeup Artist

CW Royalty Beauty Parlour
11.2022 - 04.2023
  • Provided top-notch customer service while skillfully applying airbrush makeup for seamless finishes on various skin types.
  • Taught makeup classes, helping students gain in-depth knowledge of various products and uses.
  • Maintained a hygienic workspace by adhering to strict sanitation practices, ensuring client safety and comfort.
  • Assessed customer skin tone and complexion to determine appropriate products and materials to use.
  • Scheduled onsite and offsite makeup appointments for clientele.

Makeup Artist

Lavish Studio
11.2021 - 03.2022
  • Worked closely with fellow Makeup Artists to share knowledge, elevating overall team expertise in various techniques.
  • Collaborated with photographers and stylists to achieve desired looks for photoshoots, ensuring high-quality results.
  • Sanitized makeup tools to avoid spread of infection.
  • Provided professional make up for brides and bridal parties at least twice a month

Andrea's Fusion

Self Employed
09.2019 - 12.2020

.Performed high-quality manicures, pedicures, and nail enhancements for an average of 5 clients per week.

  • Educated clients on proper nail care maintenance, helping them extend the life of their treatments between appointments.
  • Sanitized makeup tools to avoid spread of infection.
  • Conducted consultations to understand client's desired look.
  • Increased customer loyalty through exceptional service and tailored makeup applications.
  • Prepared skin for makeup application by cleaning, moisturizing and priming.
  • Mastered an extensive range of cosmetics products, enabling versatile service offerings tailored to diverse clientele needs.
  • Kept up-to-date with style industry standards, trends, and techniques to provide optimal aesthetics services to every client.

Education

Ashley's Hair And Beauty Academy
Nairobi
02.2021

High School Diploma -

St.Elizabeth Academy
Nairobi
04.2001 -

Skills

Makeovers

Bridal makeup application

Skin-tone management

Makeup Application

Eyebrow Shaping

Makeup and Lashes

Brow Shaping Expertise

Nail Technology- Acrylics, Gel nails, manicure and pedicure

Timeline

Makeup Artist

Pearl Palour
05.2023 - 08.2023

Makeup Artist

CW Royalty Beauty Parlour
11.2022 - 04.2023

Makeup Artist

Lavish Studio
11.2021 - 03.2022

Andrea's Fusion

Self Employed
09.2019 - 12.2020

High School Diploma -

St.Elizabeth Academy
04.2001 -

Ashley's Hair And Beauty Academy
Andrea KananuMake Up Artist