Chadd Bell
Makeup Artist
**** **** ***. - ****** ****, CA 91303
********@*****.*** - 1-347-***-****
•Intuitive, passionate and detailed with a natural talent for customizing and accentuating the unique beauty
in each client.
•Worked with celebrity clients for print, television, photography, runway and private galas: Serena Williams,
Jordan Sparks, Michelle Williams, and a host of other leading talents and trendsetters.
•Created unique looks that met the individual styles and preferences of our clients with results that exceeded
expectations.
•Trained with some of the industries top professionals from around the world.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Founder/Image Consultant
CJB Image - New York, NY - August 2000 to Present
Responsibilities
•Established career with a variety of upscale cosmetic lines such as By Terry, Laura Mercier and Caudalie.
•Provided effective consulting services for skin care treatment needs in conjunction with everyday cosmetics.
•Managed retail sales teams with organizing new and improved products tailored to our diverse clientele.
•Developed product focus groups that advocate excellence in client services.
•Maintained a friendly and professional environment with a reputation for building strong, long lasting
relationships with clients.
Esthetics Consultant/Trainer
Shu Uemura/Bare Escentuals - Manhattan, NY - December 2008 to May 2012
Responsibilities
•Conducted consultations and demonstrations of products for individual and group clientele settings.
•Built positive customer relationships through consistent client registry updates.
•Assisted in managing the launch of new products by organizing monthly client appreciation events.
•Researched and studied the industry trends regularly to remain current regarding advanced makeup
techniques and beauty products.
•Focused on health/safety issues and legislation (known as OSHA) in order to maintain the integrity of our
products.
Image Consultant/Makeup Artist
American Idol - Los Angeles, CA - August 2006 to December 2008
Responsibilities
•Key makeup artist for American Idol national tours and related promotional events.
•Created time management strategies for individual cast members to follow in order to successfully complete
each show.
•Maintained wigs, hairpieces, prosthetics and other specialist materials and equipment for tour production.
•Maintained current knowledge of available hair/makeup products, sourcing, budgeting and ordering materials
and equipment from specialist suppliers.
•Created innovative stage presence customized to fit each cast member’s unique personality.
Image Consultant/Hair & Makeup Artist
Oprah Winfrey’s The Color Purple On Broadway - New York, NY - August 2006 to December 2008
Responsibilities
•Created theatrical makeup illustrations for each character and assisted with hair modifications.
•Worked closely with stage and wardrobe producers to achieve successful results for matinee and evening
productions.
•Produced makeup looks for celebrity cast and all production advertisement such as television interviews and
print promotions.
•Read scripts to maintain each characters individual esthetic requirements and budget known as production
study.
•Provided practical and organizational support to the actors, designers, stage crew and technicians throughout
the production process.
Makeup Artist
MAC Cosmetics/Estee Lauder - New York, NY - January 2003 to July 2006
Responsibilities
•Produced onstage makeup concepts for entertainment events such as Viva Glam & Cirque du Soliel.
•Assisted new recruits with company sales procedures and product advisement in order to advance sales.
•Helped develop and manage successful promotional campaigns throughout the New York/ New Jersey
Northeast region.
•Effectively consulted clients for esthetic accuracy and to clarify cosmetic concerns.
•Successfully completed a comprehensive certification in MAC makeup artistry techniques designed to prepare
management team for outstanding customer service.
EDUCATION
AA in Cultural Studies
SUNY Empire State College - Manhattan, NY
2010 to 2013
Cosmetology
Empire Beauty School - Manhattan, NY
2006 to 2007
SKILLS
• Individual Eyelash Extensions • Eyebrow Sculpting • Facial Hair Removal • Highlighting • Contouring • Body
Painting • Theatrical Makeup • Fashion Makeup • Editorial Makeup • Television Makeup • Special FX Makeup
• Bridal Makeup • Active Listening • Speaking • Service Orientation • Time Management • Critical Thinking •
Negotiating • Instructing • Computers • Microsoft Word • Excel • PowerPoint
LINKS
http://www.chaddbell.com