Meet the team
Meet our team
Each and every one of our employees represent the spirit of our company: driven, committed, and a little bit bonkers.
Meet the awesome team who makes everything we do possible.
Nathalie Farmer CEO of The Face Painting Shop and Eleven16 Studios / Editor of Dupe Magazine - Head Honcho
How long have you worked at The Face Painting shop
That’s easy -Since day one
What’s your background? i.e. qualifications, past experience
Media Makeup, Beauty, Face Painter, Body Painter. when I left school I was a nail technician - I actually left school with no GCSE qualifications.
What does your day-to-day job involve?
Everything from opening the shop, ordering stock, packing orders, emails, social media, website duties, training, taking the rubbish out and unblocking the loo! There’s not much that I don’t do.
What’s your favourite part of the job?
Coming up with the greatest ideas, and knowing that our customers are happy, oh and teaching.
What social media platform could you not live without?
Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (My new Fav), YouTube, Pintrest - all of them really
What are you interests outside of work?
Shopping and taking my son clay shooting, and Scuba Diving.
Who would play you in a film about your life?
100% Del Boy
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Food – mainly chocolate, crisps, peanuts, Starbucks coffee, shoes, and clothes oh and handbags - Blimey I have quite a few quilty pleasures!
If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
Business Minded - I am always on a work vibe, Honest - sometimes too honest for my own good, Loyal - Full stop :-)
We’re off to the pub – what’s your order?
Brandy and Coke, Cider, Pernod and Lemonade – not all at once or in the same glass
What did you do growing up that got you in trouble?
I was always in trouble – it came naturally
When was the last time you had an amazing meal?
Every Friday is chips and curry sauce day at the shop, nothing beats chips and curry sauce oh and a buttered roll, I am quite partial to peanut butter on toast too (yes this is my idea of an amazing meal), I also love the big Tasty burger from Macdonals
Yvonne Farmer - Shipping Manager and Accounts (Yvonne Likes to hibernate in her office so you wont see her much)
How long have you worked at The Face Painting shop
Since day one
What’s your background? i.e. qualifications, past experience
Absolutely nothing to do with face painting, mainly sales
What does your day-to-day job involve?
Picking and packing the orders, shipping them all over the world and keeping the accounts
What’s your favourite part of the job?
Getting things right – keeping the customers happy!
What social media platform could you not live without?
Facebook - I cant get my head around Twitter
What are you interests outside of work?
Horses – Carriage driving, I spend 99% of my time outside of work with my horse - Harry.
Who would play you in a film about your life?
Granville
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Carte Dor Ice Cream
If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
Patient, Shy and horsey (thats more of I love my horse than I look like one)
We’re off to the pub – what’s your order?
Peach Cidra
When you have 30 minutes free time what do you do?
Sleep
What was the first thing you brought with your own money?
Clothes
What’s the best part of waking up?
Knowing I’m still alive LOL
Ellie Roberts - Business Adminnistrator
How long have you worked at The Face Painting shop?
Almost 3 years... how time flies.
What’s your background? i.e. qualifications, past experience
I don't have any paint related qualifications other than a failed first year of college.
But I did get A's in almost all of my GCSE's, and I've completed a qualification in business administration, I also won apprentice of the year in 2018 so I guess that counts.
What does your day-to-day job involve?
Dealing with customer queries, ordering stock, being Nickys Moving Canvas and general re-stocking. Oh and I'm cheif organiser.
What’s your favourite part of the job?
Our relaxed friendly atmosphere, I really think this helps things to run smoothly and keep customers happy
What social media platform could you not live without?
YouTube, I often find myself watching videos with abosolutely no relevance to me what so ever.
What are you interests outside of work?
Drawing, and I love to start new crafty projects. I've always been creative.
Who would play you in a film about your life?
If Jack Whitehall was a female, it would definately be him.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Crisps, I think my addiction may need medical attention.
If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
Hard-working, hungry and reliable.
We’re off to the pub – what’s your order?
Honestly, I'll drink almost anything that is put infront of me. My favourite is Violet Gin and Lemonade
What was the last movie, TV show or book that made you cry or tear up?
Marley and Me gets me every time.
At what age did you become an adult?
I haven't reached 20 yet, so i'm sure I don't have to panic.
Simon - Website Management and development (If you ever have problems with the website its this guys fault )
How long have you worked at The Face Painting shop
Too long? Since beginning(ish) about 5 years?
What’s your background? i.e. qualifications, past experience
IT, Web design / development and part time crime fighter,
What does your day-to-day job involve?
Creating the internet, one line of code at a time!,
What’s your favourite part of the job?
Getting to work with The Face Painting Shop of course!
What social media platform could you not live without?
MySpace? (is that still a thing) maybe Facebook, it’s not so fun when you work with it
What are you interests outside of work?
Koala's ninjas and Jagermiester.. not always in the order
Who would play you in a film about your life?
James Corden? would probably fit the role and costume best and he has already done the rehearsal as "Smiffy"
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Watching documentary's on almost any subject, in fact the more obscure the better
If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
JUST PLAIN AWESOME
We’re off to the pub – what’s your order?
Double vodka and coke + Jager shots (not bombs) for all
At what age did you become an adult?
I am still practicing, not sure I can afford the full membership fees or level of commitment
What was the last movie, TV show or book that made you cry or tear up?
I'm too tough and manly for that sort of thing! and no .. I don't want to watch Marley & me (AGAIN)
What was one of the best parties you’ve ever been to?
I am not sure I can allow the sort of detail on the internet (apparently anyone can read this stuff)
Tracey Keers - Grapchic Design
Company Role:
In House Graphic Designer
Favourite quote:
"Be Yourself, Every body else is already taken.”
What is something people in your industry have to deal with that you want to fix?
I would love to fix or teach or designers to use the correct software to design so that clients would not have to have work redone or buy twice.
What do you do at The Face Painting Shop?
Freelance Graphic Design & Digital Illustration
What are your credentials/past experience, for working in your position?
Btech Diploma in Art & Design, Btech Extended Diploma in Graphic Design, BA Degree In Fine Art
What’s your Archetype?
I’m a one off original! theres never been a previous or there will never be a next! lol
What do you like about working at The Face Painting Shop?
I Love being creative and TFPS keeps me on my toes! I have to think of new ideas daily and thats what makes me thrive as a designer.
What’s your background?
Art Design & Illustration
What are the values that drive you?
Kindness, Honesty and going above and beyond to get a great result
What do you enjoy doing when you are not working?
Being with my Children! They are my world
Rachel Jardine - YouTube Producer and Product Reviewer for Dupe Magazine (Crazy Geordie)
How long have you worked at The Face Painting shop?
I joined the team in March 2016, having already worked on the first issues of Dupe Magazine as the reviews columnist!.
What’s your background?
I’m fully qualified as a mother of 2 crazy children/possible aliens, whose imaginations fuel my inspiration engines! My face painting is mostly self taught, with a smattering of online video tutorials, of which I now produce.
What does your day-to-day job involve?
I get to use ALL kinds of colourful products to produce our unique, short video tutorials! First I plan out a design I’m going to paint, then I film the whole process. Afterwards, I take it to my professional editing software on the computer and apply a little magic! The editing process can take several hours including upload times, all for a length of around 2mins max for the greatest convenience of our viewers.Then I have the fun task of cleaning my boards, brushes and paints, ready for the next one! In order to make sure the tutorials are seen by as many people as possible, I will later share the link across social media.
What’s your favourite part of the job?
Being chased around by glitter constantly afterwards
What social media platform could you not live without?
What are your interests outside of work?
I am a singing, Garden Gnome enthusiast who enjoys flying on the back of dragons when I get a minute to spare.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Guilty? As if.....
If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
Crazy Creative Unicorn
We’re off to the pub – what’s your order?
Broon Ale of course! Wey Aye Man!!
What would you name the autobiography of your life?
Shy Bairns Get Nowt (A Geordie Girls Plan for World Domination)
What songs are included on the soundtrack to your life?
Avalanche - Frontier Psychiatrist, Arctic Monkeys - Fluorescent Adolescent and Pink Floyd - Time
What’s the best/worst gift you’ve ever given/received?
Ha! The best AND worst gift I’ve ever received was from my Son one Christmas. He bought me a photo frame with the name ‘Matthew on it from his school fair!! It’s the thought that counts lol…I suppose I will have to get a Garden Gnome named Matthew next and put his photo in it!
What was the first thing you bought with your own money?
A pair of PINK Converse with Silver inners. I wore them until they were threadbare - loved them!
When was the last time you were nervous?
Every time I do a live broadcast! Shhh though! That’s a secret
At what age did you become an adult?
Adult? I’ve heard of those..
The best part of waking up is?
Hitting the snooze button of course!! Can you tell I’m not a morning person?
Nicky Gardner - Order Processing / ( Chief Smiler :-))
How long have you worked at The Face Painting shop?
Over three years
What’s your background? i.e. qualifications, past experience
Business to business and technology public relations and a face painter of course
What does your day-to-day job involve?
Mainly packing, stacking, cleaning, painting... drinking
What’s your favourite part of the job?
More, new, shiny paints, glitters, FX products, makeup and brushes!
What social media platform could you not live without?
Facebook
What are you interests outside of work?
Ceramics, gardening, my girls
Who would play you in a film about your life?
Charlize Theron - at least she may get the crazy accent right
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Judge Judy
If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
Talkative, colourful, bonkers
We’re off to the pub – what’s your order?
G&T
What was the last movie, TV show or book that made you cry or tear up?
I don't get emotional at movies, more likely to have a laughing fit at the most inappropriate places, but Watership Down gets me every time.
Is a picture worth a thousand words?
Yeah, describing an awesome face or body paint would be completely pointless.
At what age did you become an adult?
Still waiting
What’s the hardest thing you’ve ever done?
Parachute jump (the 4th one). It took a few goes for my brain to realise that I really did not want to throw myself out of an aeroplane.
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How long have you worked at The Face Painting shop?
One year in March
What’s your background? i.e. qualifications, past experience
Retail & Office work
What does your day-to-day job involve?
Picking & packing orders and Stock Replenishment
What’s your favourite part of the job?
Packing orders and having Happy Customers
What social media platform could you not live without?
WhatsApp & Facebook have tried Snap-Chat but photos go far too quickly, my brain can’t absorb that quick haha.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Ooooo I have many, I’m a bit of a foody
If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
Happy, Friendly and Hardworking
What’s your favourite Film of all time?
Its got to be “The Sound of Music, My nan took me to the picture to see it when I was young , Absolutely love it, “The hills are alive”, “These are a few of my favourite things”, Doe a Deer a Female Deer, Ray of drop of golden sun” I’ll shut up now …..
We’re off to the pub – what’s your order?
A Glass of Prosecco or even a bottle
What is your hidden talent?
I can twirl a Baton ……not something I boast about hahaha
At what age did you become an adult?
Erm ………. Well I know I’m an adult, because of the wrinkles
Random Facts:
Did you know that An Apple, Potato and a Onion all taste the same if you eat with your nose plugged ……. Although I’m saying this , I have never tried it and never will.
And Bananas are curved because the grow towards the sun ……..