Tierra S. Burrell


Career Profile:

A highly creative and gifted Makeup Artist with more than eight years experience in handling make-up requirements. Proficient in producing creative and technically perfect visual representation. Looking for a challenging position to utilize my skills and proficiency in the mentioned field. Trained with some of the industry's top professionals such as Francesca Tolot,Toni Acey, Pat McGrath, and the late Kevin Aucoin

Professional strengths:

Possess creative imagination and strong visual sense
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels HighFashion, Full/Partial Body Makeup, Corrective beauty makeovers, Team Training, Glamour & Beauty, Demonstrations, Retail Sales, Marketing, and Business Management.
Ability to work under pressure
Methodological and ability to pay attention to details
Ability to work cooperatively with diverse teams
In-depth knowledge of advanced cosmetic industries and makeup artistry
Possess strong interpersonal and management skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks and multiple projects
Goal oriented and ability to handle customers/clients with confidence

Professional Experience:



Editorial:

A Magazine, Atlanta Woman, The Atlantan, Cosmopolitan - Spanish, Elle- Italian, Ebony, Essence, FHM, Harpers Bazzar- America, Honey, JaDore, Life, Maxim, Redbook, XXL



Advertising:

Always, Avon, CoverGirl, Creative Nails, Esprit, Gap, Guess Jeans, L’Oreal, Macy’s, Maybelline, Old Navy, Sketchers, Virginia Slims, Sally Beauty Supply



Runway:

Armani, Calvin Klein, Baby Phat, Moschino, Valentino



Videos:

Anastacia - Left Outside Dir: Bryan Barber

Kelis - Caught out There Dir: Hype Williams

Shakira - SheWolf Dir: Jake Nava

Beyonce - Freak um Dress Dir: Ray Kay

Beyonce - Get me Bodied Dir: Anthony Mandler

Beyonce - Video Phone Dir: Hype Williams



Commercials:

Almay, Clariol, Dove, Fuji Film, Gap, Guess Purfume, Ivory, L’Oreal Hip Collection, Motorola, Neutrogena, Oil of Olay, Paul Mitchell, Sebastian, Wal-Mart, Xerox



Drama Artist Association, Atlanta GA

2007 to 2009

Assistant Make-up Artist

Handled the tasks of make-up for different drama shows organized by the organization
Maintained up-to-date portfolio of work and made detailed notes of work
Responsible for eradicating unpleasant side effects that results from excessive make-up and use of different techniques in hairdressing
Demonstrated and implemented practical understanding in terms of lighting, photographic process, colors and impact of special effects
Handled queries and concerns of different performers related to make-up issues

Film and Television Institute, California

Summer of 2004

Make-up Artists

Researched on production requirements like character, stage setting, period and situation
Applied suitable make-up to artists according to their respective roles
Examined photographs, plaster models and sketches to visualize the character
Co-ordinate with UTV picture management and artists to get idea on changes to be made and make-up to be applied
Generated drawings on models based on research
Applied different techniques to bring about changes in facial features, skin texture and bodily contours to produce appropriate situation and characters

Education Credentials:

Bachelor of Science, American University, Washington DC 2003
Licenced esthetician, Aveda Institute, Ohio 2004
Reference:

Available upon request


Beyonce - Get me Bodied Dir: Anthony Mandler

Beyonce - Video Phone Dir: Hype Williams



Commercials:

Almay, Clariol, Dove, Fuji Film, Gap, Guess Purfume, Ivory, L’Oreal Hip Collection, Motorola, Neutrogena, Oil of Olay, Paul Mitchell, Sebastian, Wal-Mart, Xerox



Drama Artist Association, Atlanta GA

2007 to 2009

Assistant Make-up Artist

Handled the tasks of make-up for different drama shows organized by the organization
Maintained up-to-date portfolio of work and made detailed notes of work
Responsible for eradicating unpleasant side effects that results from excessive make-up and use of different techniques in hairdressing
Demonstrated and implemented practical understanding in terms of lighting, photographic process, colors and impact of special effects
Handled queries and concerns of different performers related to make-up issues
Film and Television Institute, California

Summer of 2004

Make-up Artists

Researched on production requirements like character, stage setting, period and situation
Applied suitable make-up to artists according to their respective roles
Examined photographs, plaster models and sketches to visualize the character
Co-ordinate with UTV picture management and artists to get idea on changes to be made and make-up to be applied
Generated drawings on models based on research
Applied different techniques to bring about changes in facial features, skin texture and bodily contours to produce appropriate situation and characters

Education Credentials:

Bachelor of Science, American University, Washington DC 2003

Licenced esthetician, Aveda Institute, Ohio 2004

Reference:

Available upon request

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