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Elizabeth Favaretto

Elizabeth Favaretto

Cape Town,WC

Summary

Creative Photographer, Makeup Artist, and Content Creator with experience collaborating with leading brands. Strong interpersonal skills developed in fast-paced hospitality and retail settings, complemented by analytical expertise in Forex trading. Capable of thriving under pressure while continuously seeking opportunities for skill enhancement.

Overview

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Work History

Forex Trader

Self Employed
2020 - 2026

Foundational Forex Trader with a strong grasp of market mechanics, currency pairs, and technical analysis indicators. Backed by the completion of a Forex trading course, possesses a practical understanding of risk-to-reward management and market execution strategies.

Content Creator

Self Employed
2017 - 2026

Creative Content Creator with a practical background in shooting, editing, and putting together high-quality visual content. Good at taking an idea and turning it into clean, attractive photos and short videos for social media and online platforms. Combines a natural eye for lighting and framing with simple editing skills to keep content looking fresh, consistent, and engaging.

Makeup Artist

Self Employed
2015 - 2026

Professional Makeup Artist with extensive experience delivering high-end looks across commercial modeling, bridal, and special effects (SFX) projects. A versatile artist skilled in translating creative visions into camera-ready reality, from clean editorial beauty to complex character design.

Photographer

Self Employed
2017 - 2020

Results-driven Event Photographer with a diverse portfolio spanning major music festivals, luxury lifestyle brands, nightlife culture, and commercial photography. Key collaborations include Ultra Music Festival, Monster Energy, G.H. Mumm, Castle Lite, and Usain Bolt, COCO, Blacksmith Culture Collective, alongside extensive work in weddings, fashion, and product photography. Expert at capturing the definitive energy of live events and the precise aesthetic of premium brands.

Waitress

Petiscos
2015 - 2017

Welcoming and energetic Waitress with a proven track record of providing exceptional hospitality at Petiscos, a bustling family restaurant. Skilled at managing large family tables, creating a warm and patient environment for guests of all ages, and handling fast-paced peak hours with a smile. Adept at multitasking, ensuring order accuracy, and building strong relationships with regular patrons to encourage repeat business.

Retail Sales Associate

RVCA
2014 - 2015

Friendly Retail Assistant experienced in a fast-paced retail environment at RVCA Canal Walk. Passionate about apparel, styling, and streetwear culture, with a proven ability to connect easily with customers and handle busy weekend shopping rushes. Dependable team player skilled in stock management, point-of-sale transactions, and maintaining high store standards.

Education

Forex Trading

FestX
Cape Town, South Africa
2020

Matric -

Abbotts College
Cape Town
05.2001 -

VTCT Level 3 International Diploma - Make Up

Kohl Make Up Academy
Cape Town
05.2001 -

Skills

Aesthetic Styling & Art Direction

Behind-the-Scenes (BTS) Content Production

CapCut / Photoshop / Lightroom

High-Profile Client Management (VIP Relations)

De-escalation & Crisis Management

Trend Forecasting

Timeline

Matric -

Abbotts College
05.2001 -

VTCT Level 3 International Diploma - Make Up

Kohl Make Up Academy
05.2001 -

Forex Trader

Self Employed
2020 - 2026

Content Creator

Self Employed
2017 - 2026

Makeup Artist

Self Employed
2015 - 2026

Photographer

Self Employed
2017 - 2020

Waitress

Petiscos
2015 - 2017

Retail Sales Associate

RVCA
2014 - 2015

Forex Trading

FestX
Elizabeth Favaretto