Colleen Kraska Resume

Colleen Kraska

Certified Media Makeup Artist

Colleen@MakeupbyColleenK.com

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CAREER OBJECTIVE: To establish myself in the Film & TV area of makeup artistry using my professional training and experience. I have a creative eye with makeup and have the ability to transform an individual into someone not of this world or time.  I enjoy the challenge of fashion work and am available for location assignments. I am constantly researching and learning new makeup techniques and would be an ideal candidate for any Fashion, Film & TV projects requiring a creative style and ability.

Professional Training

2003-2004  David Pressley School of Esthetics, Royal Oak, MI

Graduated as Licensed Esthetician with experience in all phases of skin care

2006 Studio Makeup Academy, Hollywood, CA

Graduated from Master Makeup Artist course with training in all phases of professional, beauty, film, television and character makeup. Also fantasy makeup for film & video, as well as period and special effects.

2007 Award International Makeup Studio, Los Angeles, CA

Studied all types of lighting and film to know what type of make-up application is best for every media situation. Also studied formulation, blending for all skin tones, corrective techniques, camera make-up for men, women and children, how to achieve period looks and more.

Professional Work Experience

2004-2005  Makeup Consultant Mira Linder Spa in the City: Southfield, MI

Consulted with clients at this full service salon & spa on their makeup, facial and skin care needs. Did client makeup applications to full makeovers for special occasions, weddings, etc.

2005-2006Bridal Makeup Artist Freelance

Coordinated makeup applications for entire wedding parties, including mothers, grandmother, flower girls

2006-2007  Freelance Artistry by Colleen: Universal City, CA

*Special Effects

*Classic

*Television-Film-Print-Fashion

*Bridal/Personal Beauty

Films

2008  Michigan

*The Myth of the American Sleepover / Roman Springs Production

*Red River / Heaven's Gate Productions

2007 LACC Campus

*Finding Harvey  Director: Dina Kadisha

*An Ocean Away  Director: Jason Debussy

*Burning Inside  Director: Jason Debussy

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