Profile Summary:
A versatile and adaptable Makeup Artist with years of freelance experience. Applies professional techniques learned from industry experts and lends a creative eye to bring any artistic idea to life. Highly efficient in a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment where resourcefulness is a must. Works cooperatively on a team and is always willing to lend a helping hand wherever needed, while still being self sufficient and organized in individualistic settings.
Skills and Competencies:
Mold-making: stone, resin, and fiberglass
Flashing and clay lay-ups
Sculpting
Foam latex and silicone casting and painting
Foam latex and silicone prosthetic application
Prosaide transfer molding, casting, and application
Half and full head life-casting
Limb life-casting
Dental impressions and custom dental prosthetics
Hair punching
SFX Lab assistance
Wounds, bruises, and other injuries
Aging techniques
Weathering and dirt
Blood
Bald caps
Airbrushing
Hairstyling
Character design
Proficient in Photoshop and Procreate
Beauty, editorial, and event makeup
Sanitation and cleanliness
Stylist and Makeup artist assistance
Works well fast paced environments
Responds well to constructive criticism
Intrinsically motivated
Time Management
Team Collaboration
Troubleshooting and problem-solving
Education:
Cinema Makeup School | 2019-2021
Acquired Beauty, Special Effects, and Digital knowledge and techniques from experts in the industry
Over 500 hours of special effects lab work
Career Institute of Technology | 2016- 2019
Obtained Pennsylvania Cosmetology License through 1250 hours of practical and in-class education
Relevant Experience (Selected)
Feature and Short Films:
The Platform, Directed by Mark Harris
Hickeys, Directed by Ella Rhodes
Din, Directed by Jon. W Higley
They Needed Soldiers, Directed by Martin Gonzalez
Dreamer, Directed by Balca Sagmanli
Purple and Green, Directed by Charlotte Oxley
Our Home, Directed by Sergio Vazquez-mora
Refugio, Directed by Oscar Flores
The Stray, Directed by Jessica Balunas
Next Train out, Directed by Darby James
Hijos De Su Madre, Directed by Sonia Gonzales
Genesis, Directed by Jack Highberger
Coffee and Listerine, Directed by Eric T. Roth
Float(2022), Directed by Zac Locke
Industrial and Commercial:
CITI Informed Consent, Directed by Christy Mama
Everfi, Directed by Meedo Tah
Twitter Marketplace Advisory Board, Produced by Kate Santichen
Pearson Career Success, Directed by Joselito Seldera
Mcgraw Hill Economics, Produced by Tracy Ip
West Coast University Orientation, Directed by meedo tah
Kaplan Med Pilot, Directed by Christina Fitzpatrick
Nalaxone, Directed by Sheila Jackson
UCLA Trauma in the Brain, Directed by Joseph Bollinger
Cengage, Directed by Christy Mama
O’Donnell Learn, Directed by Joselito Seldera
Music Videos:
Lab Work:
Lab Assistant at Cinema Makeup School (2021- Current)
Took dental impressions, sculpted, molded, and casted custom fangs and various prosaide transfer wounds for Hickeys, Directed by Ella Rhodes
Sculpted, Molded, and Casted various Silicone wound prosthetics for Oak, Directed by George Lee
Molded and Casted creature suite, arms, and hands for Oak, Directed by George Lee