2009–Present Christal Clear Cosmetics San Francisco, CA Position: Owner
Designed and Launched Makeup Line created specifically for Film and Photography Industries: Formulated with anti-oxidants, true to color pigment; oil free, fragrance free, hypoallergenic. Anti-aging formula created without animal cruelty.
Designed and Launched new fiber synthetic technology Brush Set and Travel Brush Set: Soft, hypoallergenic, vegan approved, non-shedding.
Personal and Group Makeup Class Instruction: Wrote curriculum on Skin Care Diagnostics, Undertones, Camouflage, Color Theory, Face Shaping, Eye Shadow Techniques, Day time corporate Makeup, Seasonal Makeup Trends, and Special Event Makeup Application.
2006–Present/Owner Artistry By Christal Nation Wide, CA Freelance Makeup Artist and Hairstylist
Commercial Print, Editorial and Hi fashion Print, TV/Film, Special Events and Weddings. Personal Makeup lessons.
2006–2009 The Makeup Institute San Francisco, CA Makeup Instructor
Traveled across the nation giving Motivational Lectures, Demonstrations, and hands-on Makeup Instruction.
Makeup and Hairstyle Instructor: Basic makeup techniques, The Eyes Have it, Bridal, Hi fashion Photography, Runway, Chic Retro Looks, Air-brush, TV/Film, HD Photography, Ethic and Mature Skin, Hairstyling techniques, and Bridal Up Do’s
2005–2006 Lancôme Cosmetics Pleasanton, CA Regional Artist
Facilitated events in skin care diagnostics and artistry lessons for clients.
Motivated and excited employees, created a “ready and willing team” that led to Lancôme’s reign as the Number One counter in Northern California. Winning 17 Bookings, “Gift”, and Dollar- Volume contests set by the Account Executive.
One day training with Ross Burton and the National Artistry team.
Created and maintained a large returning customer client log to promote and encourage brand loyalty in a high volume store.
2003–2005 MAC Cosmetics Newark, CA Product Specialist
Event Coordinator: Created weekend events to maximize business. Improved team spirit and assisted in development of staff skills and sales.
Conducted advanced staff training to achieve daily sales goals.
Freelance Artistry Experience
2007-2008 Christian Dior Cosmetics East Bay, CA
Generated new clientele, customer satisfaction and large volume sales.
Guest Makeup Artist for Special Events and one on one Makeup Lessons.
2006–2008 Lancôme Cosmetics East Bay, CA
Freelance Makeup Artist for Seasonal Makeup Launches, New skin care technology and Gift with Purchase.
Exceeded the expectations of event bookings for Special Events.
2006–2007 Purminerals Cosmetics West Coast Region
Launched the first Purminerals Event with double expected sales goal.
Went high and beyond the expected sales goal each month.
Trained new freelance Makeup Artists on Product knowledge.
Education
Graduated and licensedCalifornia Cosmetology College Santa Clara, CA
California Licensed Cosmetologist
Course curriculum in Health and Hazard safety, Bacteriology, Anatomy, Physiology, Chemistry, Electricity, Disinfection and Sanitation for all services.
Artistry of Hairstyling; both wet and thermal hairstyling, press and curl, Hair cutting, Permanent waving, Chemical Relaxing and Soft Curl Permanent, Hair coloring/bleaching, and scalp treatments.
Artistry of Artificial Hair.
Manual, Chemical and Electric facials, Eye Brow arching, Hair removal, Theory of Massage, and Light Therapy.
Manicuring and Pedicuring
Makeup and eyelash application
Certified InstructorThe Makeup Institute San Francisco, CA
Certified Instructor in Color and Monochromatic Photography, Hi Fashion Photography, TV/Film, HD Photography/Film, Basic Makeup techniques, Bridal Makeup, Eye Techniques, Chic Retro Looks, Air Brush Makeup, Asian and Mature skin makeup, Runway makeup, Hairstyle techniques, and Bridal/ Special event Up do’s.
GraduatedCanyonville Christian Academy Canyonville, OR