EXPERIENCE

Hair and Makeup Artist, AL JAZEERA, 2022-Present

  • Applies simple and complex makeup and hair styling as required while staying informed of changing styles and trends

  • Determines the correct products and application styles according to lighting, setting, and wardrobe to meet requirements from a visual and technical standpoint

  • Collaborates with show producers and on-air talent to determine desired effects

  • Responsible for set up and proper maintenance of hair, makeup, and wardrobe services for shoots and events in the field

  • Maintains the highest levels of cleanliness and sanitation to consistently meet the high standards and expectations of the bureau; stay abreast of changing requirements and best practices

Makeup Artist, NBC4/TELEMUNDO44, 2017-Present

  • Applies and enhances makeup looks to news anchors in a  timely yet polished manner 

  • Maintains consistent aesthetic to follow company-wide style guidelines 

  • Work featured on several promotional shoots and marketing campaigns for NBC4/Telemundo providing full makeup applications including touch-ups 

  • Demonstrates outstanding interpersonal skills to communicate with all levels of staff, on-air talent, and show guests properly and professionally.

Makeup Artist, MERCEDES GETER MAKEUP ARTISTRY, 2015-Present

  • Works with local production companies and photographers to execute makeup looks for featured guests 

  • Provides on-location makeup services for a host bridal parties in the DC metropolitan area

  • Helps clients update their current routine by teaching new  techniques in makeup and skin care 

  • Assists in appropriate and safe removal of makeup

  • Keeps a well-organized, clean and sanitized work space to ensure client/artist safety 

Retail Makeup Artist, VARIOUS LOCATIONS, 2009-2018 

  • Traveled to multiple locations in the DC metropolitan area to provide support and in-store training;  educating artists on product ingredients, current trends in  makeup, selling techniques, and overall standards of sanitation and demonstration 

  • Designed selling modules based on trends and upcoming  collections 

  • Served as liaison between Account Executive and store management to communicate opportunities for growth and achievement 

  • Supervised scheduling and execution of promotions and events, as well as kept account of personal and team sales goals 

EDUCATION

Master of Science in Administration  |December 2009|  

TRINITY (WASHINGTON) UNIVERSITY 

Bachelor of Arts  |May 2006|  

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY 

WORK FEATURED IN:

BLUEROCK PRIMARY CARE COMMERCIAL (2021) 

WOMAN’S DAY MAGAZINE (2015, 2021) 

MONARCH MAGAZINE (2019) 

TV ONE GO-GO MUSIC DOCUMENTARY (2019) 

THE DAILY SHOW with TREVOR NOAH (2019) 

DC LOTTERY COMMERCIAL  (2018)