Keiko Mizuno

An experienced educator in the luxury beauty industry for over 10 years across skincare, haircare and colour cosmetics. A keen researcher with an attention to detail and working across sector's to develop communication in an impactful way. 

EXPERIENCE

JAN 2018 - CURRENT

EDUCATION MANAGER, REN CLEAN SKINCARE & LIVING PROOF HAIRCARE (UNILEVER PRESTIGE), LONDON

• Managing and executing the education calendar across teams for both brands.
• Establish productive and professional relationships with key retail partners (Space NK, JLP, M&S,
• Harrods, Selfridges, Flannels, Look Fantastic, Cult Beauty etc).
• Executing all trainings across both brands national retail teams, retail partners and customer service
• teams on NPD’s to support launches.
• Liaising with marketing, social & influencer team to create content for social media platforms for in-
• house use and for retail partners.
• Hosting IG Live’s for seasonal launches, working with brand ambassadors and influencers for educational content.
• Implementing strategies for e-mail marketing and ownership on content contributing to 25% of DTC revenue.
• Hosting webinars - management and ownership of virtual events for DTC and retail partners.
• Copy writing for PR use and email/blog use to drive SEO for DTC.
• Creating tools and asset catalogues, plus training set up materials.
• Designing and developing training programs (in-house) for corporate, retail and training events.
• Developing new learning methods for maximum engagement and management of e-learning platforms.

MAY 2013 - JAN 2018

BRAND TRAINER & SENIOR SALES MANAGER, SUQQU (KAO - KANEBO GROUP), LONDON

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• Optimising performance through sales training and development of teams while working along side the area manager and national accounts team
• Execute all NPD trainings for nationwide retail team and support development through regular trainings and creation of educational materials.
• Lead photo shoots for make-up artist team for UK content use and educational purposes for UK exclusive launches
• Arrange incentives through competitions for best sales performance on all UK counters
• In charge of facilitating a 3 day onboarding training to all new starters for an in-depth introduction and full brand immersion.

EDUCATION

2007-2008

N.Y.B.S - MAKE-UP SCHOOL, NEW YORK US

Diploma for Intensive make-up course

Learning application of basic make-up, bridal make-up, creative make-up and professional nail care. Understanding of facial bone structure and correcting and balancing of the face. Consulting on skin care and make-up applications.

2000-2001

VIDAL SASSOON, LONDON

City & Guilds N.V.Q level 2

Learning cutting and colouring in the Vidal Sassoon way with regular hands on classes as well as demonstrations by teachers. This in-depth course covered all areas from cutting, colouring, barbering and styling.