Resume

 

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

HD Makeup/Beauty             Corrective Makeup                 Print and Advertising

Male Grooming                     Tattoo Cover-up                     Bruises, Cuts, Blood

High Fashion/Glamour       FX, Period, Fantasy               Air Brush Face/Body

Fully Certified in MAC Artistry Certifications/ Louisiana Licensed Esthetician

 

 

• King Cake: A Big Easy Story Feature Short Film 2015- Lead Makeup
• Medscape.com CME and Education Online Tutorial 2015- Lead Makeup
• In Your Grave Music Video for Vampire Academy Feature Film- Lead Makeup
• New York Life Bio and Press Photo Shoot 2014- Lead Makeup
• Behind The Chair Live Show REDKEN – Key Makeup
• LIGHTWAVE Technology- Pepsi Bio Reactive Concert- SXSW Austin 2014- Lead Makeup
• LIGHTWAVE Technology- Meetings and Events- Santa Monica, California 2014- Lead Makeup
• LIGHTWAVE- Music Video for Rana June -Apple Sponsored DJ- Lead Makeup
• Good Neighbor Pharmacy National Commercial 2014- Lead Makeup
• EMILY G. Fashion Magazine New Orleans- Spring 2014 – Lead Makeup
• NBC Bayou Classic 2013 all Commentators and Analyst – Lead Makeup

Lewis Johnson – Sports reporter

Aaron Taylor-  Former Football player for Notre Dame, Green Bay Packers, and San Diego Chargers

Shaun King – Former Football player for Tulane and Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• ” The Shed” reality show- Bravo Network- 2013- Lead Makeup
•  “Cheekie” short feature film- 2013 – Key Makeup
• Below Sea Level Short film- Lead Makeup
• New Orleans Big Easy Awards Host Panel 2009- Lead Makeup
•  “Leather and Laces Super Bowl Party “- 2013  Celebrity Guest/ Host – Lead Makeup

Brooklyn Decker-Actress/Model 

Racheal Leigh Cook-Actress      

Stephanie Pratt- actress/ MTV Reality Star

Audrina Patridge-Actress/Model/ MTV Reality Star                       

Jamie Chung- Actress/ MTV Reality Star

CNN/Highlights 2004- Present-   All Lead Makeup

• AJ Hammer Show Biz Tonigh
• CNN/ HLN Gulf Coast Branch Make-up Artist for Guest , Larry King Live, Morning Show, Political Guests, ex.  2004 -Present
• Soledad O’Brian – CNN/HLN Al Jazeera Network Journalist and Reporter – Makeup Artist for New Orleans appearances
• Brooke Baldwin – CNN/HLN Journalist and Reporter – HLN New Years Show 2013, 2014, 2015
• Richelle Carey -CNN/ HLN/ Al Jeezera Journalist and Reporter-  Makeup Artist from 2008- Present

 

• CNN/ HLN ESSENCE Festival – Black In America -Series by Soledad Obrien –  Lead Makeup Provided for shows in 2008 & 2009 for all guest panel including :

Steve Harvey – Actor/Entertainer                                                                

Sheryl Lee Ralph- Actress

Tyler Perry – Actor/ Entertainer                                                                   

T.D. Jakes-  Bishop/ Author

Sicily Tyson – Actress/ Entertainer                                                              

Dr. Bobby Jones – BET Host

Hill Harper- Singer/ Actor                                                                             

Tom Joyner- Radio Personality

Ben Jealous -Actor/Entertainer/ NAACP President

Dr. Pete Thomas- Doctor/ Activist

Cheryle Robinson Jackson- CEO of Chicago Urban League

Cornel Ronald West- American Philosopher/ Author

Jabali Sawicki- Founder of Excellence Boys Charter School

Steve Perry – Educator/ Principle

Dr. Julian Malveaux- Economist/Political Commentator

Dick Gregory – Civil Right Activist

Angela Burt-Murray- ESSENCE Magazine Editor and Chief

Malaak Compton Rock- Angel Rock Project

Phil Wilson- Black Aids Institute/ Activist

• Suzanne Malveaux and White House Guest Panel 2011 ESSENCE Festival New Orleans
• HLN Richelle Carey Essence Festival Interview with Janet Jackson 2010, Chaka Khan and Mary J. Blige Interview 2011 – Lead Makeup
• “Below Sea Level” Short Independent Film- 2008 – Lead Makeup
• ST JOHN Fashion Show- MAC Cosmetics 2006 – Lead Makeup
• Featured Fashion Shows at 360 NIGHTCLUB 2003-2005 Lead Makeup

Sephora Senior Educator  – October 2014-April 2015

MAC Cosmetics Miami,  Florida,   New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Louisiana       Assistant Manager, Public Teacher/Facilitor, Make-up Artist    – April 2004 – Present   

• Lead Facilitator of MAC Master Classes for the Public in South Florida Market.
• Achieved all MAC Corporate Artistry Level Certifications as well as developed staff to obtain all required Certifications.
• Attended all MAC Pro Technique classes at the MAC Store New Orleans lead by  featured MAC Senior Artist.
• Lead and assisted MAC Pro Master Classes by setting up, demonstrating technique, and working one on one with guest.
• Chosen by four Senior Artist throughout career for one on one technique lessons and round table events for chosen artist.
• Mentored, trained, developed and taught techniques to MAC artist to strengthen their skill levels.
• Worked with Artist on any areas of improvement to insure Artist were up to MAC Artistry and current industry standards.
• Managed and assisted staff, counter, and store of three United States MAC locations.
• Assisted in the opening of two MAC locations in Louisiana including the MAC Store, Metairie & MAC Dillard’s Monroe, LA.
• Successfully achieved and exceeded Fiscal Year Expectations of 2.0 million in sales, artist goals, sales per hour, and units per sale as per company standards.
• Attracted, trained and retained quality and skilled Make-up Artist.
• Conducted inventory control, visual merchandising, and schematics.
• Designed and implemented creative events and meetings to develop, and engage staff to achieve sales, performance goals, and continuously meet Artist expectations.
• Supported MAC training by providing counter level development and delegating individual duties to staff to ensure excellent work ethic and excellent customer service.

Education

• John Jay College Louisiana, Licensed Esthetician   2002-2003
• University of Louisiana At Lafayette, Liberal Arts 2000-2002
• Delgado Community College- Fine Arts 2009

Additional Skills

• Studied Professional Acting – Ivana Chubbuck Technique- New Orleans, La
• Studied Commercial Acting – Agency Provided Education- Baton Rouge, La
• Studied Professional Acting – Louis Herthum – Baton Rouge, LA
• Studied Classical Violin at Centenary College Of Louisiana
• Singer/ Actress