Carmen Yu is a floral artist and make-up artist who completed over 20 floral arrangement courses in various academies of the respective field in Hong Kong during 2001 to 2007. Her talent is recognized by being awarded the second runner-up in the Western Floral Arrangement competition at “The 6th Hong Kong Abilympics” in 2003. Carmen has been showing interest in cosmetic art in recent years where she keeps studying and has attained certificates from local and overseas.
　　
Carmen also actively participates in community services and helped as a floral art and cosmetic instructor for many charitable organizations. She hopes to encourage others for more active participation in art and promote creative floral design and cosmetic art.

Awards

2003
　2nd runner up, Floral Arrangement Competition, “The 6th Hong Kong Abilympics”, The Hong Kong Council of Social
　Service

Experience
2012
　Certificate of Appreciation, “Establishment Ceremony of Unleash Foundation”
　“Employment for the Disabled”( Booth exhibition and floral arrangement demonstration), co-presented by Labour and
　Welfare Bureau, H.K. Federation of the Blind and Lions Club of Happy Valley
　Online TV “VTV” interview by Next Media (Provide make-up assistance), Hong Kong Federation Of The Blind
2011
　“Arts Move Life Programme－Family Floral Arrangement Workshop” (facilitator), Arts with the Disabled Association Hong
　Kong
　“Cycling for One World”(booth exhibition and floral arrangement demonstration), co-presented by Labour and Welfare
　Bureau, H.K. Federation of the Blind and Lions Club of Happy Valley
　“Employment for disabled” Festival (booth exhibition and make-up demonstration), co-presented by Labour and Welfare
　Bureau, H.K. Federation of the Blind and Lions Club of Happy Valley
　“A ecological and cultural trip for children by Centum” sharing session (invited speaker), Centum Charitas Foundation
　Diploma in Fashion, Theatre and Media Make up, ITEC
2010
　Diploma in Media Techniques (Televion Studio Production), City & Guilds
　Advanced Diploma in Teaching, Training & Assessing Learning, MISSHA, City & Guilds
　Floral Arrangement and cosmetic make up tutor, Operation Dawn Hong Kong
2009
　Certificate in Cosmetic Make up, MISSHA, City & Guilds
　Certificate in Bridal Make up, MISSHA
　Certificate in Media Make up, MISSHA
2008
　Floral Arrangement facilitator, Kwai Chung Hospital Substance Abuse Assessment Unit
　Floral Arrangement facilitator, Barnabas Charitable service Association
2007
　Professional Floristry & Florist Management Certificate, co-presented by City University of Hong Kong and Institut de
　Artflor
　Dutch Flower Arrangement (DFA) Certificate, co-presented by City University of Hong Kong and Institut de Artflor
　“Sharing session about Optimism and Confidence” (invited speaker), Shek Lei Catholic Secondary School
2006
　Sogetsu Ikebana Certificate (Grade 4 instructor), Tonie Yuen Professional Floristry Program
2004-2006
　Sogetsu Ikebana Certificate, Tonie Yuen Professional Floristry Program
2004-2005
　Certificate of Appreciation, “Hong Kong Flower Show” (Western & Japanese Flower Arrangement), Leisure and Cultural
　Services Department
　International Floral Art Design Diploma, The Hong Kong Academy of Flower Arrangement
2001-2005
　Creative Wall-pieces & Pictures by Dried Flower Certificate, Western Flower Arrangement (Elementary) Certificate, Trendy Bouquet Packaging Designs for Florists Certificate, Unique Opening Stands and Celebration
　Flower Basket Design Certificate, Wedding
　Bouquet Designs Certificate, Creative Floral Gift Design
　Certificate, The Hong Kong Academy of Flower Arrangement
2001-2008
　Operate a flower shop