Candace Christen - Resume
Professional Expertise:
  • - Professional make-up application ( tv-film-print ) with specialization in ethnic and unique skin types
  • - Cutting-edge technology and trends proficiency in hair cutting ( style-color-texture )
  • - Professionally taught in all aspects of special effect applications and design concepts
  • - Professional spa servicing: waxing, facials, and innovative nail and lash design
  • - Full wardrobe services ( tv-film-print )
  • - Industry consultant to other top leading cosmetology professionals in the business
  • - Freelance Artist for M.A.C. Cosmetics - High-end professional make-up application ( 2008-present )

    • Extensive experience with all elements of the cosmetology /Esthiology field, including specialization in special effects, cutting edge technology and trends, with hands-on experience and working relationships with film industry professionals; Highly artistic yet functionally practical; Creative; Responsible; Excels in positive productive interaction with co-workers/management/ clients; Team oriented; Motivated; Congenial personality; Takes pride in "be the best"; Reliable; Sense of personal integrity; Trustworthy; Honest; Empathetic with all levels - customers through management; Resolution oriented; Budget & time conscious.

    General Areas of Specialization: Innovative multimedia artist, Innate leadership abilities coupled with extensive hands-on team building and team motivation experience, Trained in team management/ conflict resolution; Continually upgrading personal/ professional familiarity with technology trends/ emerging products/ innovative industry techniques; Technical troubleshooting; Computer/ Internet proficiency; Communications, Sales.
    Education:
  • 2003 Aveda Institute - Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • 2006 Joe Blasco Institute – Orlando, Florida
  • 2007 MKC beauty academy – Los Angeles, CA
  • 2008 MUD – Burbank, CA
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    Experience:

    Four Walls – Short Film / Music Video - November 2008
    - Key hair, Make-up and FX artist

    Dylan George Jeans - November 2008- Web/Print Ad
    - Key hair and make-up artist

    Runaway Ramp - Short Film - 2008
    - Key Hair and Make-up and FX artist

    Hit the Lights – “Drop the Girl” Music Video - October 2008
    - Key hair stylist and assistant Make-up artist

    Real Life Real Simple -TLC/Discovery - October 2008
    - Assistant hair and make-up artist

    Freelance Artist for M.A.C. cosmetics - June 2008
    - High-end professional make-up application

    Empress Vampire – Feature Film - August 2009
    - Key hair and special effect / beauty make-up artist

    No Rest for the Wicked – Feature Film - October 2009
    - Key hair and special effect / beauty make-up artist

    Goodbye Yesterday - September 2006 - Motion Picture
    ~ Assistant hair and make-up artist

    (Reel and Portfolio available on request)

    Capabilities:
    • Hair cutting
    • Nail technology
    • Make-up
    • Color and Texture
    • Professional Make-up
    • Movie Special Effects
    References:

    Naomi Robles Duprey
    Professional Make-Up Artist

    Lee Grimes
    Key Make-Up Artist