Marina Mestaz

Mobile: 213-***-****

acbj56@r.postjobfree.com

As a graduate of the world-renowned Cinema Makeup School, I have had

the honor of studying all fields of makeup under the most well respected

and talented Makeup Artists in the business. Because of this quality

training, I am confident in my ability to give your future project the

perfect looks and effects you desire.

Summary of Qualifications

A team player with a reputation for punctuality, professionalism and a

friendly personality. Experienced in working fast paced environments with

the skill to create and adapt to change. Working as a team to create a

collaborative vision is a true passion.

Professional Experience

Has been trained in all areas of Makeup Artistry under Emmy and Academy

award winning mentors. Has the ability to skillfully create anything your

project requires with a flawless and professional quality.

Nars Cosmetics, Orange County, CA

2011 - Present

Regional Artist

*Engage and assist 50 + customers per day.

* Provide superior service to support Sephora.

*Inquire about the customer's interest and motivate the customer's interest

by offering a product demonstration.

*Reinforce the customer's selections by reviewing the use and benefits of

the products chosen.

MRG Entertainment, Sherman Oaks, CA

2008 - Present

Head of Makeup and Hair

*Key Makeup and Hair on 11 different productions

*Responsible for reading scripts to determine budge and requirement

*Maintained awareness on health issues and safety legislation

*Ensured that performers, models and presenters have fitting makeup and

hairstyles before the final presentation.

Aveda Lifestyle Salon, Huntington Beach, CA

2012-2013

Stylist Assistant / Receptionist

*Trained in Millennium Software & Aveda products.

*In charge of opening and closing procedures

*Engaged and assisted 45+ guests a day

*Assisted clients on a multi line phone system.

*Booking appointments with the correct stylists while also greeting and

checking in guests for their appointments.

Monkey Wrangler Productions, West Los Angeles, CA

2007 - 2008

Key Makeup and Hair

*Adam de la Pena's personal Makeup Artist

*Ensure continuity in makeup and hair.

* Prepared Mr. de la Pena for on camera appearances and press photo shoots.

Anastasia of Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, CA

2010 - 2013

Regional Artist

*Provide superior service to support Nordstrom

*Assisted clients with eyebrow services during brow events.

*Met event sales goals.

*Shape and define client's brows according to the "Golden Ratio" rule.

Sephora, Brea, CA

2010 - 2011

Color Specialist

*Assisted clients with response to phone inquiries.

*Met daily and weekly sales goals.

*Arranged store animations for current sales.

*Applied product while educating clients.

*Participant and winner of various store competitions.

Fat Monster Films, Hollywood, CA

2007- 2010

Head of Makeup and Hair

*Build a rapport with make-up subjects, which may include members of the

public who are being interviewed for television as well as professional

actors or presenters.

*Demonstrate and implement a practical understanding of lighting, the

photographic process, colors and the impact of special effects/make-up

processes on the skin and ensure that appropriate action is taken to

minimized/eradicate any unpleasant side effects from the use of specialist

make-up/hairdressing techniques.

Amalgamated Dynamics Incorporated, Chatsworth, CA

2008 - 2009

Shop Tech on the films "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" & "The Vampires

Assistant".

*Studied production requirements, such as character, period, setting, and

situation, and applied makeup to performers to alter their appearance to

accord with their roles.

*Conferred with stage and motion picture officials and performer to

determine alterations to be made and makeup to be used.

*Assisted in the creation of hero and fight blades for actor Hugh

Jackman.

*Created mold's and Flexacryl nails for actor Liev Shreiber.

*Created mold's and acrylic nails for actor John C. Riley.

Almost Human, Culver City, CA

2007- 2008

Shop Intern (under supervision)

*Designed prostheses of rubber or plastic and requisitions cosmetics and

makeup materials, such as wigs, beards, rouge, powder, and grease paint.

*Applied prostheses, cosmetics, and makeup to change such physical

characteristics of performer as facial features, skin texture, bodily

contours, and dimensions and to produce effect appropriate to depict

character and situation.

Education

Cinema Makeup School

Colleen O'Hara's Beauty Academy

Certifications

Makeup Artist Certificate, 2007

Cosmetology License, 2011

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