Expert Make-up Artist

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West Hollywood, CA ***** Phone 702-***-****

E-mail ************@*****.***

Nicole Wittman

Objective Seeking an opportunity to collaborate with others to further a flourishing career in the Make-up industry.

Experience Dior Business Manager

2/2009-Present Bloomingdale’s Soho Manhattan, NY

 Build rapport with customers to insure an increase in affiliation rate and repeat business.

 Develop innovative sale strategies to inspire team to meet and exceed sales goals.

 Communicative with all upper management regarding all business aspects associated with Dior Cosmetics.

MAC Cosmetics

6/2002-12/2008 Las Vegas, NV and Manhattan, NY

 Assist in the planning, preparation and execution of cost effective special events to generate income.

 Ensure highest levels of customer service, which will result in increased productivity.

 Provide direction and give feedback to store management regarding staff performance.

Freelance

2/2007-Present Manhattan, NY

 Worked backstage on the Valentino Fashion Show.

 Work backstage at Fashion Week each season, and continue to build rapport with the designers.

 Volunteered for Broadway Cares/Equity fights AIDS charity event.

Freelance

6/2005- 2007 Las Vegas, NV

 Worked on a photo shoot for Varla Magazine.

 Taught the dancers of a Las Vegas Strip show Jubilee how to apply make-up for their nightly show.

 Worked with Professional photographers on Calendars.

 Body Painted at Studio 54 in the MGM Grand hotel.

Fashion Week

The past four seasons I have had the opportunity to work backstage with many accredited designers during fashion week. Some of those designers include: Chado Ralph Rucci, Nanette Lepore, DKNY, Heatherette, Rosa Cha, Rast, Rodarte, Buckler, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Sue Stemp, Ports 1961, Derek Lam, Terexov, and Gen Art.

Expertise I have also had the opportunities to work on other projects which have given me experience in other facets of the make-up industry.

 Photoshoots for the NJ Nets Dancers.

 Special Effects make-up for independent films and Halloween costumes.

 Bridal and bridal parties.

 Celebrities(singers, managers, designers).

 Event Make-up for Michael Kors Designer Megan Wall.

 Work with everyday women for Gala’s, Events, and nights out on the town.

 Broadway Show Hairspray with key artist Kabuki.

 Dior Spring/Summer Cruise with key artist Ricky Wilson.

 Dior Vogue Muse event at Saks Fifth Avenue.

References Check out my website at www.modelmayhem.com/BeYOUtiful. For any other references those will be provided upon request.

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