
Selena Viesnik
Qualified Makeup Artist & Florist
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I am a qualified Makeup Artist and Florist with a strong background in creative styling and customer-facing roles. My experience ranges from providing expert beauty advice and application to managing visual merchandising and retail operations, including cash handling and inventory organization.
I have a deep passion for aesthetics—specifically Dark Fairycore and Whimsigothic styles—and I thrive in environments that require a high level of technical skill and artistic vision. Whether I am working on a film set, coordinating floral arrangements, or assisting customers at a beauty counter, I pride myself on my professionalism, my ability to follow a structured schedule, and my dedication to quality.
Currently, I am seeking a Permanent Part-Time role where I can utilize my Level 4 Makeup Artistry training to provide exceptional service and help maintain a prestige brand image.
Experience
Background Extra | Talent Agency February 2026 – Present Currently signed as professional background talent, maintaining a high standard of personal presentation and reliability. Recently worked on the film project Make a Splash (March 2026), following complex director cues and managing long hours on set. Volunteer Retail Assistant | SPCA Op Shop December 2025 – April 2026 Managed visual merchandising and floor organization to maintain shop standards. Operated the cash till and provided customer service.
Isadia Floral • 1a Kelly Street, Mount Eden, — Florist Assistant - 12 May - 15th May 2024
Botanical Preservation: Performed precise trimming and hydration techniques to maintain the health and longevity of high-end floral stock and delicate greenery
Studio Coordination: Maintained a professional-grade studio environment through tool sanitation and preparing essential materials for large-scale floral and event displays.
Event Installation Support: Assisted in the assembly and installation of large-scale decorative displays, including balloon arrangements for retail environments.
New Zealand Fashion Week (NZFW) | Event Usher - August 2019 - August 2019
Guest Relations: Managed seating and provided directional assistance for the 2019 Graduate Show.
Crowd Flow: Directed public to seating areas efficiently, ensuring timely arrival for show start
Professionalism: Represented Whitecliffe College in a high-energy environment, enhancing overall guest experience.
Education
NZ Certificate in Makeup Artistry (Level 4) | Servilles Academy - January 2020 - July 2020
Highest vocational qualification: demonstrates advanced technical skill and professional discipline.
NZ Certificate in Floristry (Level 3) Open Polytechnic - January 2021 – July 2022
Specialization: Technical wiring (corsages), botanical science, and intricate ribbon techniques.
New Zealand Certificate in Art & Fashion ( Level 3) | NZ School of Art and Fashion (NZASF) | March 2018 - June 21 2019
Focus: Industrial design, pattern making, and trend analysis.


