ALEXA ANGELOPOULOS
Pro Makeup Artist
Montclair,NJ
Summary
Versatile beauty professional with 14 years experience in the industry.
Experience in using all facets of cosmetics, beauty and hair care products. Key competence in production, media/live TV & print work. Specialist in relationship & team building. Strategy, planning & execution Time Management. Superior collaboration & idea-sharing. Instructing seminars and certifications. Product specialist & licensed cosmetologist in the state of New Jersey.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Key Makeup Artist
FOX 5 TV New York
New York, New York
01.2020 - Current
- Makeup Production/ Per Diem ∙ 4 morning shows (Wake up New York, Good Day Wake Up, Good Day New York, 12pm news) ∙ Completing full camera ready makeup on anchors and reporters in 15/20 minutes or less ∙ Makeup and touch ups for celebrity guests
- Maintaining product inventory
- Working with Dir. of production to meet & exceed dept. needs
Makeup Artist & Lash Lift Technician
David Chad Beauty
Caldwell, New Jersey
03.2019 - Current
- Beauty makeup applications and makeup lessons
- Driving repeat business and instant rebooking
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
Makeup Artist + Key Holder
MAC Cosmetics
New York, New York
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Leveraging talent within my artists; succession planning, commissioning their artistry for our communication board, skill drills for future certifications, etc
- Completed Advance I&II certification ∙ Recognized during MAC Update F/W ’17 by AT&D team to join product testing panel ∙ Assisted during industry event as backstage artist for Nico Panda with AT&D team ∙
Makeup Artist
MAC Cosmetics FSS
Garden State Plaza
11.2015 - 03.2017
- Promoted to Product Specialist & Impact Tier 1 member of $1,700,000 volume -Impact Team support for Trend Show, Level A events ∙ Succession planned in MAC Store operations ∙ Developing creative ways to maintain high percentage of sell-thru on collection products Providing a range of application services to customers
- Meeting and exceeding all sales goals ∙ Conduct in-store learning sessions with my MAC team; reinforcing current season trends, product knowledge and key features, trend makeup skill sessions, application techniques, power grouping suggestions ∙ Certified in Basic Training, Makeup in 30, Makeup in 60 and 90 min Lesson
Salon Stylist | Assistant
Salon d’Artiste
Wayne, PA
10.2014 - 05.2015
- Cordially greet and prep clients for services
- Mixing and application of single process hair color, shampoo and conditioning treatments ∙ Ensure the comfort and satisfaction of all clients
- Creating a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for my clientele
- Providing beauty services; hair styling, single process hair color, keratin treatments
- Keeping with time management while servicing multiple clients at a time
Beauty Consultant
NARS Cosmetics, SAKS Fifth Avenue
Short Hills, NJ
11.2013 - 02.2014
- Maintenance of merchandising, displayers, pricing displays and accurate up to date marketing standards of the brand ∙ Book appointments for store events and counter events ∙ Successfully book and perform master classes for clients in store ∙ Professional makeup applications by appointment and walk-ups
Product Specialist/Artist
MAC Cosmetics, Nordstrom
Short Hills, NJ
12.2011 - 11.2013
- Promoted to product specialist of $700,000 volume ∙ Built a consistent client list through Personal Book
- I utilize this tool to contact my customers, send thank you cards, invites to events and restocking ∙ Conduct in-store learning sessions with my MAC team; reinforcing current season trends, product knowledge and key features, trend makeup skill sessions, application techniques, power grouping suggestions
MAC Cosmetics
New York, NY
08.2010 - 12.2011
- Confirming client needs, offering products through demonstration and techniques, ∙ Booked appointments for store events and unveilings- Level A events and Fashion Night Out ∙ Professional makeup application by appointment and walk-ups ∙ Participate in master classes
Stylist
Bollo salon, Makeup Artist
Montville, NJ
01.2009 - 08.2010
- Consistently create a welcoming environment for the clientele
- Age 2 of 3 ∙ Build and sustain consistent clientele ∙ Confirm client needs; offering products through demonstration and education ∙ Cordially greet and prep clients for services ∙ Maintaining appointment book; schedule and coordinate appointments appropriately ∙ Set up advertising displays and arranged merchandise to promote sales and promotional events ∙ Sanitize, sterilize and disinfect areas and equipment ∙ Provide a range of beauty services; advanced color techniques, cosmetic application, beauty styling, hair extension consultation/application and advanced cutting
Education
ACADEMY OF COSMETOLOGY licensed -
Morris County School of Technology
01.2007 - 01.2011
High School Diploma with honors - Cosmetology
Morris County School of Technology
Denville, NJ 09.2007 - 06.2011
Skills
Film and television makeup
Relationship building and management
Air-brushing application
Detail-orientated
Special effects
Planning and Coordination
Accomplishments
- Paul Mitchell Advanced Educational Program
- Sexy Hair Styling & Cutting
- Donna Bella Milan Hair Extension Services
- Coppola Keratin Texture Smoothing
- PSYCosmetology Graduate
- SKILLS USA Gold Medal Winner - Esthetics
- LivyLash Technician & Trainer
- Oribe Product Certification
- MEDIA + IMBD CREDITS:
- Thom Browne Men's NYFW FW 17
- Nico Panda x Macy’s NYFW SS 18
- Out Magazine Hot 100 Edition 2018 HMU Dept Head
- TimeOut New York 2018: New Yorker’s and Their Dogs
- Buzzfeed story on Vallery Lomas by Taylor Miller 2019
- LifeWTR Commercial 2020: LifeUnseen HMU Dept. Head
- Lifetime TV: The Holiday Fix Up, Key Makeup, Filmed July ‘21 Aired Dec 11, 2021
- The Holiday Fix Up EPK with cast August ‘21
- Confess, Fletch EPK - HMU Dept Head September ‘21 (Greg Mottola, Jon Hamm, Roy Wood Jr.)
- Vogue Magazine Digital Sept ‘21: HBO Legend of the Underground Nneka Onuorah & Giselle Bailey
- Unsung Docuseries for TVOne HMU Episode 1206: PM Dawn
- High Heat Feature Film, Key Makeup, Filmed October 2021 Air Date: TBD
- Unsung Docuseries for TVOne HMU Episode 1209
- Unsung Docuseries for TVOne HMU Episode: Reggae Revolution
Timeline
Key Makeup Artist
FOX 5 TV New York
01.2020 - Current
Makeup Artist & Lash Lift Technician
David Chad Beauty
03.2019 - Current
Makeup Artist + Key Holder
MAC Cosmetics
03.2017 - 01.2020
Makeup Artist
MAC Cosmetics FSS
11.2015 - 03.2017
Salon Stylist | Assistant
Salon d’Artiste
10.2014 - 05.2015
Beauty Consultant
NARS Cosmetics, SAKS Fifth Avenue
11.2013 - 02.2014
Product Specialist/Artist
MAC Cosmetics, Nordstrom
12.2011 - 11.2013
MAC Cosmetics
08.2010 - 12.2011
Stylist
Bollo salon, Makeup Artist
01.2009 - 08.2010
High School Diploma with honors - Cosmetology
Morris County School of Technology
09.2007 - 06.2011
ACADEMY OF COSMETOLOGY licensed -
Morris County School of Technology
01.2007 - 01.2011