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Skills

  • Team building
  • Color principles
  • Communications
  • Process improvement
  • Cross-departmental collaboration (hair, costume)
  • Advanced color theory and skin tone matching
  • Makeup application for high-definition media
  • Team management
  • Continuity management in long-term productions
  • Supervision

Work Experiences

  • Transported Jira to one year customer locations.
  • Coordinated coverage over multiple days.
  • Collaborated with producers and creative teams.
  • Achieved recognition in 2020.
  • Had an excellent attendance record and was always on time for work.
  • Adapted makeup techniques for a diverse cast of over 7 actors for program, enhancing the overall inclusivity and character authenticity.
  • Saved $10 by putting in place cost-cutting measures that addressed long-standing issues.
  • Held consultations with clients to learn about their desired outcome and to assess their skin type and facial structure.
  • Completed 3 makeup applications per two years.
  • Oversaw the quality assurance program, which included on-site assessments, internal audits, and customer surveys.

Summaries

  • Overall morale and productivity are boosted by experience in policy development and staff management procedures.
  • Completed 4 unique makeup applications.
  • Costs were consistently reduced while profits were increased.
  • Aligned designs with production themes.
  • Mastery of the art of makeup application and consultation services.
  • Within Miscellaneous, senior Head of Makeup Department and outstanding performer in strategic planning and client relations.
  • Accomplished Head of Makeup Department.
  • Adept at managing department logistics for productions of any scale, ensuring timely makeup delivery and flawless execution for 17-day shoots.
  • Comprehensive expertise in airbrush makeup techniques for high-definition media, driving a 82% increase in bookings for commercials and photo shoots.
  • Recognized for motivating management team members to achieve their goals and fostering innovative work environments.

Accomplishments

  • Led a team of 13 makeup artists on initiative, achieving 36% customer satisfaction through detailed continuity management and creative collaboration.
  • Trained and supervised 17 assistant makeup artists, improving overall team productivity by 79%, while ensuring adherence to creative and safety standards.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Designed and executed intricate prosthetics and special effects makeup for category, driving a Excellence Award for makeup excellence.
  • Addressed makeup safety concerns by revamping procedures aligned with industry standards, reducing safety-related incidents by 52% in the department.
  • Implemented advanced skin tone matching techniques to ensure diverse and inclusive makeup applications for over 16 actors across multiple productions.
  • Mentored a team of junior makeup artists and stylists, contributing to a 57% improvement in makeup artistry skills across the team.
  • Collaborated with costume and lighting departments to ensure makeup design seamlessly integrated with costumes, production, and lighting requirements in metric.
  • Negotiated with vendors to secure bulk makeup materials at a 60% cost reduction, contributing to overall project budget savings.
  • Initiated a digital system for tracking makeup inventory and workflow processes, reducing product wastage by 40% annually.

Affiliations

  • The Makeup Show Pro Resources Network
  • Society for Cosmetic Chemists (SCC)
  • Freemason
  • Toastmasters
  • Art Directors Guild: Make-up Design Section
  • International Council of Nurses
  • International Cinematographers Guild (ICG)
  • National Association of Social Workers
  • Project Management Institute
  • Society of Prosthetic Technicians

Certifications

  • Specialist Certificate in Theatrical Makeup and Hair - procedure
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
  • Advanced Course in Character and Special Effects Makeup - framework
  • Certified Cosmetic Science and Formulation Technician - Brightline
  • Advanced Skin Tone Matching for Diverse Complexions - method
  • Advanced Face and Body Painting Certification - framework
  • Makeup for Film & Television Certification - metric
  • Makeup Artist for High Definition Media Certification - framework
  • Prosthetic Makeup & Special FX Certification - Vantage

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