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Elyse Magness Resume

Summary

I am a creative and professional freelance Makeup Artist  trying to expand my portfolio as well as network with as many people as possible.  Although there is a high demand on classic and natural beauty makeup, I am available for all types of work whether it be Commercial, Film, Photographic, Music, Portraiture or Bridal.


Skills Include:

          - Beauty, Character , High Fashion and Airbrushing makeup skill
          - Knowledge of retail environment
          - Knowledge of visual display (dress forms, signage, materials, carpentry and props)
          - Innovative merchandising of fashion
          - Space Planning
          - Computer Programs (Adobe Photoshop, Word, PowerPoint, Internet, AutoCAD,
            Adobe Illustrator)


 Education:
Cinema/span> Makeup School          
Los Angeles, CA  
Graduated May 2009
          - TV and Film Program


Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising   
Irvine, CA  
Graduated March 2007
Associate of Arts Degree   
Major: Visual Communications
Courses Included:
          - Trends: Past, Present and Future
          - Visual Presentation
          - Merchandise Presentation
          - Store Planning
          - Fashion Styling


Work Experience:

Nordstrom
Montclair, CA
July 2007 to December 2008
Women Stylist
          - Styling
          - Merchandising
          - Propping
          - Lighting
          - Window Displays


The Finishing Touch Wedding Design
Corona, CA
 June 2007 to September 2007
Decorator
          - Decorated special events to the specifications of the customer


Red Light PR
Los Angeles, CA
 October 2006 to March 2007
Intern
          - Updated Databases
          - Assisted Stylists, Celebrities and Magazine Editors
          - Conducted Research
          - Maintained and Updated Media Kits
          - General Office Duties
          - Tracking Media Coverage


Distinctive Assets
Los Angeles, CA
 July 2006 to September 2006
Intern
          - Maintaining and Updating Media Kits
          - Merchandising
          - Celebrity Gifting
          - Conducting Research


The Pumpkin Patch
 Riverside, CA
September 2005 to May 2006
Assistant Manager/ Visual Manager
          - Maintained and placed inventory throughout store
          - Maintained Inventory Control
          - Established a strong client base to exceed sales goals
          - Supervised staff of 7-10


Hot Topic, Inc./Torrid
 Riverside, CA
September 2004 to September 2005
Sales Associate/Model
          - Helped in remerchandising store
          - Maintained Inventory Control
          - Established a strong client base to exceed sales goals
          - Processed weekly shipments
          - Coordinated daily cash reconciliation at high volumes
          - Model merchandise for online catalog


Anchos Southwestern Bar and Grill
 Riverside, CA
 September 2003 to May 2004
Tortilla Girl/ Hostess
          - Customer Service
          - Hostess