Vinona Baines

Vinona Baines has a diverse work experience spanning different industries. Their most recent position is as a Content Executive at CurrentBody since November 2022. Prior to that, they worked at 4.5.6 as a Copyeditor from March 2021 to October 2022, where they were responsible for copywriting, editing, and proofreading across various channels. Vinona also handled project management, research, and content creation using Adobe Create Suite, Shopify, Klaviyo, Typeform, Asana, and Notion.

Before their role at 4.5.6, Vinona worked at MAC Cosmetics from June 2015 to May 2021, where they held various roles including Keyholder and Product Specialist & Retail Artist. In these positions, they managed the busiest MAC door in the UK, provided PRO artist training, and handled floor management.

Vinona also has experience as a Beauty Writer at VOIR FASHION MAGAZINE from November 2020 to February 2021. Vinona covered trends in the cosmetics industry, conducted interviews, and was responsible for editing.

Additionally, Vinona worked as a Makeup Artist from August 2011 to November 2020, where they served as a Trainer and Key Artist for runway, editorial, and events makeup artistry. Vinona had celebrity clients and worked at London Fashion Week and the charity HIVisJustapartofme.

Furthermore, they have experience as an Independent Photographer from February 2013 to December 2018, specializing in events, studio, and social media content. Their clients included Aart Model Management and M.A.

Earlier in their career, Vinona worked as a Retail Assistant at Rubi Shoes from November 2012 to June 2015 and at Wild Pair from November 2010 to January 2011.

Vinona Baines completed a Bachelor of Design in Communication from Otago Polytechnic, which they attended from 2013 to 2015. In addition to their formal education, they have obtained various certifications. In February 2022, they completed the certification in "Atmospheric Chemistry: Planets and Life Beyond Earth" from FutureLearn. In May 2021, they obtained the "Digital Marketing Foundations" certification from LinkedIn. Vinona also completed the "Creating Digital Content" certification from FutureLearn in November 2020. Prior to their formal education, Vinona obtained the certification of "Certified Product Specialist" from MAC Cosmetics in August 2017. Finally, in February 2013, they completed the courses "Beginners & Advanced Professional Makeup" from Ali McD Makeup School.