Kara Byrne Email and Phone Number

An energetic and adaptable individual, eager to pursue career challenges, particularly within a progressive business environment, incorporating all areas of luxury business. She has 20 years experience following on from her training at SCD as a Theatrical and Media makeup artist and Beauty Therapist. Currently working in recruitment & training for Blackjack Promotions - developing l&d for the Ireland teams. She has worked as an ITEC lecturer in Portobello Institute coaching and developing students, incorporating her huge passion for creative makeup. During her time in this field she was business manager to two of the largest cosmetics companies globally, Estée Lauder and Lancome. She pays meticulous attention to detail with a strong focus on customer service. She is motivated and driven, achieving personal performance targets and driving results. Her skills and qualifications as gained through her career to date can be utilised to any potential employer’s advantage. She currently drives the training and recruitment for Blackjack Promotions in Ireland, predominantly with the highstreet but actively linked with Travel Retail. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Key Skills and Achievements• Perform successfully both individually and in a teamwork environment.• A clear and concise communicator with a passion to coach and develop others and share my knowledge to benefit them.• Ability to interact with clients and colleagues.• Achieve objectives by well-planned personal effort.• Aptitude to participate in multi-functional projects and team tasks.• Strong customer focus skills with the capability to handle difficult situations with tact and diplomacy.• Facility to adapt to new situations and procedures.