Nicole Marin Cruz

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Palmdale, CA, 93550

Phone: 661-***-****

Website: http://www.wix.com/mayhem2glamour/nicolecruz-mua#!

E-mail: acb6kn@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Makeup Artist & Hair Stylist

Education

Make-Up Designory, Burbank, CA

Certified Makeup Artist

Graduate of the Fashion Make-Up artistry Program

Summary

Creative Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist with years of experience in achieving the makeup

visions of clients and to achieve both a creative and technically accurate visual representation;

ensuring that models, performers, presenters and others have suitable makeup and hairstyles

before they appear in front of the cameras or public.

Summary of Qualifications

• Exceptional knowledge of advanced makeup artistry and cosmetics industry.

• Ability to address clients concerns, demonstrating empathy while consistently moving

the client towards commitment.

• Proven ability to overcome obstacles, and consistently strive to improve skills and

achieve goals.

• Uncommon ability to organize and control job responsibilities, particularly the accuracy

and productivity related to work flow.

• In-depth ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects in fast paced environment.

• Detail oriented.

• Excellent time management skill - knowing how long a subject will take to be made-up

and working quickly and accurately in time-pressured conditions.

Professional Experience

Fashion Shoots, Weddings, & Special events

2010 – Present

Makeup Artist

Communicate with clients to clarify visual requirements.

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Research the concept.

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Produce and sketch design ideas for hairstyles and make-up.

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Ensure continuity in hair and make-up and liaising with other members of the design

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team to ensure the overall look/effect is consistent and coherent.

Build a rapport with makeup subjects.

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Demonstrate and implement a practical understanding of lighting, the photographic

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process, colors and the impact of special effects/make-up processes on the skin and

ensure that appropriate action is taken to minimize/eradicate any unpleasant side

effects from the use of specialist make-up/hairdressing techniques.

Take detailed notes and photographs of work, maintaining an up-to-date portfolio of

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work undertaken.

Maintain awareness of health and safety issues and legislation.

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Fit/manipulate/apply wigs, hairpieces.

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Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of available hair and makeup products, sourcing,

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budgeting and ordering materials and equipment from specialist suppliers.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Character/SPFX Makeup,

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Beauty, Fashion

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Body Painting,

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Airbrush

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Hair Styling

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Adobe Photoshop

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Digital Photography

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2009-2010, Customer Service

Simply Elegant Fashions

Inventory handling, customer Service, customer assistant, answering phone calls, and basic

computers

2008-2008 Dental Assistant

Dr. Thelma Buado

Dental assisting duties

References

Upon request

Languages

Fluent in English

Speak some Spanish

Some American Sign Language

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