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RÉSUMÉ

EDUCATION

  • ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY - Tempe, AZ (March 2018 - May 2021)

    • Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media Studies​

      • Minor in Business​

  • CINEMA MAKEUP SCHOOL - Los Angeles, CA (December 2014 - April 2015)

    • Master Makeup Program Graduate

      • Studied under industry professionals teaching topics in beauty, airbrush, photographic hairstyling, character, prosthetics and special effects makeup.

      • Leonard Engelman Fellowship Associate in Character Makeup.

  • MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY - East Lansing, MI (May 2012 - December 2013)

  • EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY - Ypsilanti, MI (September 2010 - December 2011)

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Photo: Melissa England

SKILLS

  • BEAUTY

    • Natural/corrective makeup, bridal, men's grooming, high fashion, Avant-garde, fantasy, airbrush, face/body painting, and light hair styling.

  • SPECIAL FX

    • Prosthetic application, bald caps, injury, hair laying and age effects.

  • LAB

    • Life casting, sculpting, mold making and running prosthetic appliances (foam latex, silicone, transfers and gelatin).

EXPERIENCE

  • FREELANCE MAKEUP ARTIST  -  Ypsilanti, MI

    • Beauty & Special FX Makeup Artist (December 2014 - Present)

      • Maintain sanitary makeup kit and work with clients to provide makeup suitable for any event, film or photo shoot.

  • WIARD'S NIGHT TERRORS HAUNTED THRILL PARK  -  Ypsilanti, MI

    • Makeup Department Head (September 2017 - Present)

      • Handles product ordering and maintains inventory throughout the season.
      • Designs makeups for actors in five themed haunted attractions.
      • Leads team of artists to create effective makeups while maintaining continuity and adhering to sanitization standards.

    • Makeup Team (October 2014 - November 2016)

      • Provides special effects makeup to actors in five themed haunted attractions.

  • ANIME EXPO FASHION SHOW  -  Los Angeles, CA (July 2015)

    • Provided makeup for h.Naoto and Liz Lisa models.

  • MARIA WAKES UP (Short)  -  Los Angeles, CA (May 2015)

  • HIP HOP WEEKLY MAGAZINE  -  Los Angeles, CA (April 2015)

    • Assisted in makeup application for fashion editorial.

  • HOLLYWOOD SHOWCASE  -  Los Angeles, CA (January 2015)

    • Provided makeup and hair styling for multiple fashion show participants. 

  • MISS CALIFORNIA USA/MISS CALIFORNIA TEEN USA  -  Long Beach, CA (January 2015)

    • Assisted in makeup application for pageant contestants.

  • GLAMOUR DOLL EYES SPONSOR  -  (April 2010 - April 2013)

    • Promoted independent makeup line through product reviews and tutorials.

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