PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

MAC New York, NY
MAC Artist 2011 – Present

• Working as a professional makeup artist at the number one MAC store in the entire global franchise
• Provide clients with exceptional service by being personable, patient and by utilizing show-and-teach methods; Assist and advise clients on finding products to suit their skin-type/needs
• Consistently reaching sales goals MTD
• Obtained across-the-board certifications in Advanced MAC Training
• Viva Glam Ambassador; informing internal and external clients of the Viva Glam mission and purpose while aiding in the sale of Viva Glam product to raise funds for HIV/AIDS research

HGTV NY, NY
Hair & Makeup Artist 2011 – 2012

• Provided hair and makeup services for on-air talent and guests for several shows
• Coordinated with show runners to provide visual consulting services regarding looks and beauty themes that best suited each shows concept and theme
• Worked on the following: Kooky House (Season 4), Born Again Church (Season 5), Brady Bunch (Season 5), Carriage House (Season 5), Divorce Coach (Season 5)

Sephora NY,NY
Beauty Advisor 2010-2011
• Giving great customer service by giving makeovers and consultations, working at Sephora I was exposed to so many beauty lines that as a makeup artist I was able to learn the lines while giving the customer specific product that they needed
• Help the store to meet the monthly goal by utilizing the brand reps and learning the brand to be able to show and teach to the customer.

Glamrtistry Newport News, VA
Owner, Freelance Makeup Artist 2007 – 2010

• Conceptualized and created company to function as an all-inclusive beauty concierge service for contracted jobs; Oversee and execute promotion and marketing of company
• Hired and organized a team of makeup artists to provide mobile styling for clients
• Liaise between team and clients to ensure vision is cohesive and on-task with the client’s needs; create and organize all scheduling to ensure artists are timely and efficient

Nadere Photography Studio Newport News, VA
Paid Intern 2008 – 2009

• Obtained a practical understanding of the lighting process, coloring and the impact of makeup on skin
• Learned how to minimize/eradicate side effects of poor skin and other factors via lighting and makeup application
• Learned to maintain professional and up-to-date portfolios for photographers and myself
• Learned leadership skills, great interpersonal skills and how to be an effective team player

John Matney Productions Newport News, VA
Head Makeup Artist 2007 - 2009

• Provided hair and makeup services for on-air talent and guests including models, actors and brides, as well as for special events and shoots
• Provided assistance with styling, set production and lighting
Graceful Designs LLC Newport News, VA
Bridal Beauty Artist 2007 - 2009

• Provided hair and makeup services for bridal clientele; liaison for brides and bridal party, providing excellent communication skills to ensure the run-of-show for each wedding from the beauty perspective was in place
• Worked with diverse cultures, providing on-trend beauty tips and applications for multi-cultured ceremonies
• Ensured that clients were always satisfied with end result by conducting post-event surveys and feedback reports

Channel 73 Baltimore, MD
Hair & Makeup Artist 2004 -2005

• Provided hair and makeup services for on-air talent and guests
• Coordinated with show runner to provide visual consulting services regarding looks and beauty themes that best suit each individual host/guest
• Oversaw all beauty preparations for special events and segments

Estee Lauder Baltimore, MD
Makeup Consultant 2004 - 2005

• Provided makeup services to customers that visited the counter; gave mini make-overs to promote most recent product launches
• Merchandised counter to maximize its visual appeal to attract clientele; Constantly reached fiscal goals each month and quarter

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Children’s Hospital’s First Annual Prom 2012
NYU Roots to Riches Fashion Show 2010

EDUCATION:

Carver Center for Arts & Technology 2000 - 2004


CERTIFICATIONS:

MAC Certification 2013
Tenptu Airbrush Certification 2011
Cosmetology License 2004


My goal is to be a successful freelance artist, doing television,special events, shoots and etc.

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