Christopher Shurr
Wakeman,OH
Summary
Artist, craftsman and professional, with over 15 years in the haunt and theme park entertainment industry.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Makeup Operations Supervisor-Halloween season
Cedar Point Amusement Park
Sandusky, Ohio
06.2023 - 11.2025
- Supervised daily makeup operations across multiple attractions.
- Coordinated staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during park hours.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and makeup operational procedures effectively.
- Managed inventory of supplies, ensuring timely replenishment for operations.
- Collaborated with management to implement process improvements in workflow efficiency.
- Led team meetings to communicate updates and gather feedback from staff members.
- Managed daily operations, including scheduling personnel, assigning tasks, and monitoring progress.
- Trained new employees on proper job functions and company policies and procedures.
- Identified areas of improvement and developed strategies to increase efficiency.
- Monitored staff performance and provided feedback for improvement.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss any issues or concerns they may have had.
- Assisted in the hiring process by conducting interviews and making recommendations for new hires.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding product availability, pricing, delivery schedules.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing feedback and development opportunities to staff.
Makeup Artist
Cedar Point Amusement Park
Sandusky, OH
09.2011 - 11.2022
- Applied varying styles of makeup to the haunt actors for the seasonal event Halloweekends.
- Collaborated with event coordinators to ensure cohesive looks and themes.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace in fast-paced environments.
- Trained new staff on makeup application techniques and safe practices.
- Selected appropriate products based on skin types and desired effects.
- Educated customers on proper usage of skincare products for optimal results.
Education
Theatre Arts
Ohio State University
Columbus, OHSome College (No Degree) - 3D Art Design
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green, OHSkills
- Inventory management
- Staff scheduling
- Employee training
- Performance evaluation
- Team collaboration
- Vendor coordination
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Leadership skills
- Time management
- Operations management
- Production
- Performance monitoring
- Operational planning
- Scheduling coordination
- Employee development
- Team Training
- Customer engagement
artistic skills
• Thermoplastic manipulation
• Found object manipulation and reinstitution
• EVA foam manipulation
• Mask making
• Prop making
• Making costumes from found object reinstitution.
• Costume accessory production
• Costume armor making
• Concepts and designs
• Time management
• Painting
- Art styles and techniques
- Understanding of anatomy
Timeline
Makeup Operations Supervisor-Halloween season
Cedar Point Amusement Park
06.2023 - 11.2025
Makeup Artist
Cedar Point Amusement Park
09.2011 - 11.2022
Some College (No Degree) - 3D Art Design
Bowling Green State University
Theatre Arts
Ohio State University