Barbara Mensah
Beauty Editor at The Copenhagen Post- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Diploma in Dressing Hair
IMA - The International Make-up AssociationAug, 2010- Sep, 2024 -
Fashion/Photographic/Media Make-up Diploma
IMA - The International Make-up AssociationAug, 2010- Sep, 2024 -
Apply and Instruct on Make-up
Accredited VTCT QualificationMar, 2010- Sep, 2024
Experience
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The Copenhagen Post
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Denmark
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Beauty Editor
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Sep 2021 - Present
Responsible for creating content about products, procedures, services and advancements within the beauty and skincare industry. Providing insight to the beauty scene in Denmark and Internationally. Responsible for creating content about products, procedures, services and advancements within the beauty and skincare industry. Providing insight to the beauty scene in Denmark and Internationally.
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Barbara Mensah Beauty Studio
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Denmark
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Personal Care Product Manufacturing
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Self Employed
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Nov 2018 - Present
"After moving to Copenhagen, Denmark, Barbara became the owner of Barbara Mensah Beauty Studio. Her stylish, cosy and chic studio provides a welcoming, comfortable space for clients to spend their time getting glammed and pampered for those special moments and occasions." Selection of services: • Lash extension services (from classic individual lash extensions for a natural look, or you can go all the way with volume or hybrid lash extensions) • Make-up services (e.g. bridal make-up, special occasion or a natural look perfect for meetings or informal events) • Massage treatments (choose between Organic Sea Salt or Organic Shea Butter for a relaxing treatment experience) • Make-up master classes (both for individuals and groups interested in getting the essential tips and tricks tailored to their make-up needs from a professional make-up artist) • Shea butter from Ghana ("The finest, premium, grade A, unrefined organic shea butter from Ghana. Locally sourced from remote Northern Region of Ghana. Hand-made from start to finish, ensuring its raw purity level.") Show less
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The International Denmark
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Denmark
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Beauty Editor
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May 2018 - Sep 2021
• Managing content and publication around beauty, skin care, hair care and cosmetic trends • Covering the latest trends in new products available to the public • Write and edit articles, managing photos and editorial planning • Create content about products, procedures, services and advancements within the beauty and skincare industry • Responsible for selecting all items I review and try to do so in an informative, entertaining and interesting way • Working with the marketing department on new and upcoming brands/companies to help assist them in the promotion of their products and services • Meet deadlines and budget requirements • Boost activities on social media • Continuously search and research latest fashion and beauty trends to stay ahead of competitors • Oversee layout, artwork design and photography of beauty page • Liaise with photographers, models and makeup artists • Decide on story ideas and themes along with editor in chief cf. audience appeal Show less
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iLashes
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United Kingdom
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Retail
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Makeup Artist and Lash Extension Stylist
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Jun 2018 - Dec 2018
• Specialized in treatments, which improve the appearance of eyelashes. • Applying lash extensions and carrying out lash tinting and lash perming treatments in a safe manner • Designing and providing customized aesthetic treatments to clients • Obtaining and maintaining all required certificates related to work • Educating and explaining to clients about cosmetic products, ingredients and their benefits • Recommending and selling e a variety of the companies' products to clients • Handling and resolving all customers queries, promptly and effectively • Setup, clean and organize the assigned working area as per company standards • Attending and participating in all scheduled team meeting as required Show less
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SHORE CAPITAL STOCKBROKERS LIMITED
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Receptionist/Office Assistant
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Feb 2013 - Jan 2016
• Operate extremely busy fast paced switchboard: exchange calls to all members of staff • First point of contact for external HNW guest/clients • Comprehensive diary management for all Senior Executives • Arrange meeting schedules • Organize international and national travel and hotels for employees; create detailed itineraries • Develop, proof-read and print all presentations to be shown to prospective clients • Structure corporate events with clients – book venues and catering, arrange travel to and from venues • Reserve all restaurant bookings for Directors including all client lunches and dinners • Set up all external conferences and seminars, including arrangement, travel booking and greeting of guests (venues include the Royal Institute) • Responsible for complete meeting room management, including lunch bookings and set up • Arrange all couriers and deliveries • Create and bind all board packs and presentations • Main liaison officer for stationary company, setting up fortnightly meetings to organize stationary for the whole company • Organize and implement an efficient and meticulous archiving system to ensure records are kept and can be located in an orderly and timely manner Show less
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Westminster Live
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Head Makeup Artist
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2010 - Jan 2016
• Coordinate and manage all the makeup artists in the team and also sourcing out all makeup artists for location shoots and filming • Research all the looks required according to demands of scripts/production • Ascertaining the budget for meeting the visual requirements of scripts • Discuss with the production team, cast and crew to finalise the looks for projects at hand • Assign members of the makeup team to different cast members and determining in coordination with the design team that no look is incongruous • Maintaining a log book and portfolio of various styles for projects • Developments of prosthetics and manipulation of hairpieces and wigs • Knowledge of the best suppliers for various products for makeup and hair-styling needed for various projects Show less
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Executive Assistant
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Jun 2011 - Dec 2012
• Provide continuous high quality support to Chairman • Coordinate schedules, appointments and travel arrangements; manage expense accounts and recovery • Proof and edit speeches, reports and press release; screen calls and communicate directives to board members and company shareholders • Manage Chairman’s portfolio and prepare regulatory filings as needed • Act as a liaison to stockbrokers and accountants • Organize annual shareholder meetings, including site selection, catering and preparation of appropriate materials • Plan a major relocation: Assist in site selection, worked with architect on interior design, and oversee equipment/furniture/telecommunications setup without interrupting operation Show less
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KIRK MINING LIMITED
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United Kingdom
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Real Estate
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Personal Assistant
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2007 - 2011
• Respond to needs of the CEO wherever necessary • Tracked Office expenses and created reports for the CEO • Preparing correspondence on CEO’s behalf • Maintained things to be done list on a daily basis • Arranged and fixed meetings with individuals on a daily basis • Respond to needs of the CEO wherever necessary • Tracked Office expenses and created reports for the CEO • Preparing correspondence on CEO’s behalf • Maintained things to be done list on a daily basis • Arranged and fixed meetings with individuals on a daily basis
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Education
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2010 - 2010
London School of Beauty and Makeup
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2000 - 2003
University of Roehampton
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Psychology and Counselling
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