Summary

Innovative visual artist offering over 17 years of managerial experience, leadership skills, and award-winning creative design work. Expertise as an industry leading makeup designer, teacher, producer and manager.

Credits

8/13 – 8/14

Professor of Theatrical Makeup Muhlenberg College, Hartt School, Pace University

Live/Special Event — N/A Details
8/13 – 8/14

Instruct students on proper application and design techniques for theatrical makeup. Formulate a curriculum to reflect industry standards.

8/12 – 8/13

Program Director/Photographer Camp Highlight

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8/12 – 8/13

Run/develop art-influenced programs for a summer camp for children 8-15 years of age. Teach a variety of different art techniques, including charcoal, collage, photography and figure drawing. Staff photographer responsible for the visual recording of all activities. Produce benefits/events to raise awareness of/provide funds for the camp.

1/05 – 12/10

Producer Various Benefits

Live/Special Event — N/A Details
1/05 – 12/10

Produced and directed several benefits for charitable organizations such as Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS and Marriage Equality California – most notably Defying Inequality: The San Francisco Concert, with budgets of $2000 - $30,000, and raising $4000 - $50,000 for said organizations.

5/03 – 5/04

Makeup Designer Wicked

Live/Special Event — 321 Management Details
5/03 – 5/04

Instructed makeup design application to actors and artists. Ensured proper training/skill set of national and international staff. Continue to monitor productions to ensure the quality. Established and nurture relationships between productions and cosmetic companies to provide product/support. Performed on and off camera interviews for both television and print.

5/03 – 5/04

Makeup Designer Various Broadway Productions

Live/Special Event — Created makeup designs for Broadway and worldwide theatrical productions: If/Then, Beautiful, Je Details
5/03 – 5/04

Instructed makeup design application to actors and artists. Ensured proper training/skill set of national and international staff. Continue to monitor productions to ensure the quality. Established and nurture relationships between productions and cosmetic companies to provide product/support. Performed on and off camera interviews for both television and print.

Unions

  • IATSE Local 798 Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists (MAHS)

Orgs

  • IATSE

Recos

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Education

Class of '10

Academy of Art University

Select design classes/Interior Architecture & Design
Class of '94

Rhode Island College

/Graphic Design & Theatre

Skills

  • Producing
  • Television
  • Directing
  • Event Management
  • Photography
  • Project Management
  • Public Relations
  • Problem Solving
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Interior Design
  • Artistry
  • Makeup Artistry
  • Operations Management
  • High Pressure Situations