Carmen Gower

I am a motivated and reliable graduate ready to take the next step in my professional journey. My creative background in hair and makeup, paired with hands-on experience in hospitality, has provided me with a diverse and valuable skill set. My work experience has refined my ability to communicate effectively, work as part of a team and provide customer service.

Graduating with a first-class degree in Make Up & Hair design helped me develop my attention to detail, time management and proficient computer skills. I applied all of this when working on short films and in theatre, whilst also expanding my skill set, as this is where I led a team and often had to be decisive and show great problem-solving skills. I am enthusiastic about joining an organisation that aligns with my values of open-mindedness, respect, and empathy.

I seek a dynamic role that offers teamwork, innovation and professional growth.

Head of Makeup & Hair - Short Film 'Veil of Vengeance' - N/A

(2026-02)

• Makeup & hair design
• Communicating with the director/producer to finalise designs
• Leading a small team / delegating tasks
• Working with different departments
• Client care
• Maintaing an organised and hygienic workspace

Makeup Artist - Short Film 'GunGhoul' - N/A

(2026-04)

• Documenting continuity
• Applying prosthetics / makeup
• Touch ups
• Assisting the team lead
• Following the brief

Makeup Artist - Shrek the Musical - Colchester Events

(2025-12 - 2026-01)

• Makeup & Prosthetic application
• Assisting the team lead with tasks
• Maintaining an organised and hygienic workspace
• Working efficiently
• Teamwork
• Working alongside other departments

Makeup Artist / Backstage Lead - Graduate Fashion Week

(2025-06 - 2025-06)

• Guiding the backstage team during touch-ups
• Communicating effectively with my team backstage
• Following various briefs
• Making adaptations where necessary
• Working efficiently under time constraints
• Maintaining an organised and hygienic workspace
• Client care

Makeup Artist - Graduate Fashion Week

(2024-06 - 2024-06)

• Communicating effectively with the team
• Following various briefs
• Making adaptations where necessary
• Working efficiently under time constraints
• Maintaining an organised and hygienic workspace
• Client care

Content Creator - Gunk Collective

(2023-10 - 2024-04)

• Plan, produce and edit content relating to makeup and hair
• Show creative processes through engaging content
• Understand and observe social media algorithms and trends across various platforms
• Follow and adapt to creative briefs and execute innovative ideas

Bar Staff/ Waitress - Worthingtons Catering

(2021-06)

• Serving customers
• Cleaning
• Stock take
• Replenishing stock
• Teamwork
• Communication

Store Assistant - Asda

(2022-11 - 2022-12)

• Assisting customers
• Replenishing stock

Seasonal Store Assistant - Marks & Spencer

(2021-11 - 2021-12)

• Customer service
• Replenishing stock
• Cashier

Seasonal Store Assistant - Marks & Spencer

(2020-11 - 2020-12)

• Customer service
• Replenishing stock
• Cashier

Salon Assistant - Gavin Ashley Hairdressing

(2021-10 - 2021-12)

• Assisting stylists when necessary
• Organising stylists stations and displays
• Monitoring and refilling stock
• Cleaning the salon and tools
• Washing hair
• Client care

Team Member - Kaspa's Desserts

(2019-11 - 2020-03)

• Serving customers
• Cleaning
• Taking orders
• Replenishing stock

BA (hons) - Makeup & Hair Design - Solent University (2022 - 2025)

Level 2 - Hair Cutting & Styling - West Suffolk College (2021 - 2022)

Level 3 - Media Makeup Artistry - West Suffolk College (2019 - 2021)

GCSE - Multiple subjects - Stowupland High School (2019 - 2019)

Level 2 - Health & Social Care - Stowupland High School (2019 - 2019)