Profile
Enthusiastic and creative individual seeking a position as a makeup artist, full time or part time. I am the owner and creator of Clishade Cosmetics, specializing in handmade custom cosmetic creations. I have varied professional experience in multiple fields, and very skilled with personal communication, client education, and positive work relationships and customer/stakeholder recruitment and retention. Although my experience in the cosmetics industry is newly established, it is enhanced by my creativity for the art, and enthusiasm in the workplace and a desire to grow as a professional leader of the industry.
Experience
Band Director, Center ISD; Center,Texas-2009-2012
Interpersonal Communication experience
Public Relations
Education for students, which is transferred to educating clients on the job
Artist Expression Daily
Experience with age level 12-adult
Free Lance Makeup Artist, Texas north and east-2005-2012
Experience in Color Mixing
Event Makeup Artistry (Parties, Personal Events)
Specializing in runway makeup artistry
Specializing in creative eye makeup and Color cosmetics artistry
Skilled in foundation and skin color consistency, and cosmetic facial contouring
Skilled in application of false eyelashes and other theatrical prosthetics (through theatre experience and competitions)
Owner/CEO/Creator/Artist, Clishade Cosmetics; Dallas, Texas- 2011-present
Experience in Manufacturing of Color cosmetics of all kinds
Cosmetics line includes handmade custom products including: eyeshadow, lip glaze, lipstick, eyeliner, lip liner, face products (bronzer, blusher, highlighter, foundation), mascara, and nail glaze
Artistry specializing in runway makeup artistry
Event Makeup Artistry
Consultations with clients on creating custom products for events, gifts, and specialized makeup looks
Experience Sponsoring community events: Celebrity Waiter Kickoff party and Fashion Show at Tootsies Dallas 2012, official makeup sponsor; 2012 Fashion’s Night Out at Tootsies Dallas, official makeup sponsor and artist; Celebrity Waiter Luncheon benefiting Family Gateway 2012, makeup contributor and artist; MTV ReDefined Gala, makeup contributor
Extensive knowledge and experience with Cosmetic chemistry and Cosmetic ingredient composition
Education
Stephen F. Austin State University; Nacogdoches, Texas- Bachelor of Music, 2005-2009
Skills
Creative skill set application, Makeup Artistry (personal and event), Communication with clients, Business Management, Computer skills including PC, MAC, Adobe Creative Studios, Microsoft Office, ecommerce, and social networking applications, Scheduling and Professional/Client Organization, Color Mixing, Cosmetic manufacturing, Cosmetic Chemistry