Deja A
Makeup Artist
Waldorf,MD
Summary
Licensed beauty professional with over six years of experience prepared to bring high standard of expertise in makeup application and artistry. Known for delivering creative and tailored makeup solutions that align with client needs and event requirements. Focused on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless and efficient workflow. Reliable in executing innovative techniques and maintaining hygiene standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SFX Makeup Artist
Tyrant Creative
09.2025 - 09.2025
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Enabled smooth transitions between scenes by assisting with set design modifications as needed during filming.
Beauty Editor
Glossier
11.2024 - 06.2025
- Curated engaging beauty content across various digital platforms to enhance audience engagement.
- Developed and implemented editorial strategies, aligning with brand voice and marketing initiatives.
- Collaborated with product development teams to ensure accurate representation of new launches in editorial features.
- Trained new staff on product knowledge, sales techniques, and customer service excellence.
- Met sales goals by building customer relations and recruiting new customers, increasing likelihood of repeat business.
- Worked closely alongside estheticians in offering complementary services such as facials or peels when necessary.
- Educated clients on proper skincare techniques, leading to better self-care practices at home.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized makeup consultations and product recommendations.
- Advised clients on makeup techniques and product selection tailored to individual needs.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Accurately processed POS transactions, returning coin, currency, payment cards, and receipts to customers.
SFX Makeup Artist
Moon Jelly
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Applied prosthetics, wigs, and facial hair to create realistic characters, enhancing visual storytelling.
- Collaborated with directors and actors to ensure makeup aligned with character vision and script requirements.
- Utilized specialized techniques to achieve high-quality, lifelike effects, contributing to the studio's reputation for excellence.
Wig Maker
WigCraft
11.2019 - 08.2024
- Operated equipment such as box cutters, hand jacks, tape guns and scanners in alignment with company guidelines.
- Completed price changes and maintained proper signage for product displays.
- Greeted customers and delivered excellent customer service to promote sales and repeat business.
- Selected hair colors, products and services based on customer preference and individually designed hair care plan.
- Followed trends in hairstyling techniques to increase customer satisfaction and attract new demographics.
- Colored, cut and installed extensions according to style photos and client specifications.
- Customized styles, services and products to suit client needs and maintain customer satisfaction.
Prestige Beauty Advisor
Ulta
02.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided personalized beauty consultations to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Trained new staff on product knowledge and customer service best practices.
- Managed inventory levels, ensuring optimal product availability for customers.
- Developed and executed promotional displays to drive sales and engagement.
- Boosted retail sales by creating engaging visual merchandising displays showcasing featured products or limited-edition collections.
- Increased retail sales revenue by implementing innovative marketing strategies and promotional events.
- Managed inventory levels of products to minimize waste while maintaining adequate stock for both professional use and retail sales.
- Assisted customers with selecting appropriate plants for their specific growing environments during retail sales events held at the greenhouse facility.
Head Makeup Artist (Reality TV)
Tamela Robinson
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Supervised and coordinated work of camera, lighting and sound crew members.
- Applied makeup to clientele to cover imperfections and create new looks.
- Customized styles, services and products to suit client needs and maintain customer satisfaction.
- Kept work stations clean and sanitized scissors, combs and other styling tools.
- Used curlers, rollers and curling irons to press and curl hair.
- Offered clients catalog showcasing hairstyle, cut and color options to meet individual preferences.
Makeup Artist (Photoshoot)
JD Jonal
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Designed client page layouts with Adobe InDesign and Adobe Illustrator.
- Selected, captioned and color-corrected photos for photo sales, website galleries and slideshows.
- Applied makeup to clientele to cover imperfections and create new looks.
- Collaborated with other makeup artists to achieve team and counter goals.
- Provided makeup services for weddings, proms and other special events.
- Handled appointment booking, canceling and rescheduling.
Head Makeup Artist
Anastasia Magazine
07.2023 - 07.2023
- Applied communication skills and marketing knowledge to promote products and make sales.
- Maintained cheerful and upbeat attitude to engage and satisfy customers.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism in high-stress environments.
- Attended casting calls, fittings, shows and shoots.
- Provided makeup services for weddings, proms and other special events.
- Applied makeup to clientele to cover imperfections and create new looks.
Head Makeup Artist
Fashion Show
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Applied makeup to clientele to cover imperfections and create new looks.
- Collaborated with other makeup artists to achieve team and counter goals.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism in high-stress environments.
- Met with designers to define guidelines for runway shows and presentations.
- Cleaned display units, tools and testers throughout day to reduce spread of harmful germs or bacteria.
- Responded to customer inquiries by phone, email and in person.
- Kept work stations clean and sanitized scissors, combs and other styling tools.
Makeup Artist
Macy's
01.2021 - 06.2022
- Spearheaded cross-functional projects, fostering collaboration and driving innovation. Implemented process improvements, resulting in measurable efficiency gains.
- Provided makeup services for weddings, proms and other special events.
- Collaborated with other makeup artists to achieve team and counter goals.
- Maintained counter hygiene standards with sanitized display units, tools and testers.
- Applied makeup to clientele to cover imperfections and create new looks.
- Researched makeup trends to learn about new products and techniques by using YouTube, beauty blogs and magazines.
- Promoted sales events and product launches to customers.
- Revolutionized makeup techniques, enhancing client satisfaction. Developed unique color palettes, boosting sales. Trained junior artists, elevating team skills.
Bridal Makeup Artist
Westin Hotel
03.2022 - 03.2022
- Provided makeup services for weddings, proms and other special events.
- Kept work stations clean and sanitized scissors, combs and other styling tools.
- Used curlers, rollers and curling irons to press and curl hair.
- Shaped eyebrows and removed facial hair using depilatory cream, tweezers or wax.
- Offered clients catalog showcasing hairstyle, cut and color options to meet individual preferences.
- Applied makeup to clientele to cover imperfections and create new looks.
Education
Certification & License - Bridal, Glam, TV/Film Makeup, SFX and Editorial Makeup
MUD LA
Burbank, CA03.2023
Skills
- Customer Service
- Product Knowledge
- Color Palette Creation
- Makeup Application
Certification
- [Film & Television/SFX Makeup - [MUD LA, March 2023
Timeline
SFX Makeup Artist
Tyrant Creative
09.2025 - 09.2025
Beauty Editor
Glossier
11.2024 - 06.2025
SFX Makeup Artist
Moon Jelly
08.2024 - 08.2024
Prestige Beauty Advisor
Ulta
02.2024 - 07.2024
Head Makeup Artist (Reality TV)
Tamela Robinson
08.2023 - 08.2023
Makeup Artist (Photoshoot)
JD Jonal
07.2023 - 07.2023
Head Makeup Artist
Anastasia Magazine
07.2023 - 07.2023
Head Makeup Artist
Fashion Show
04.2023 - 04.2023
Bridal Makeup Artist
Westin Hotel
03.2022 - 03.2022
Makeup Artist
Macy's
01.2021 - 06.2022
Wig Maker
WigCraft
11.2019 - 08.2024
Certification & License - Bridal, Glam, TV/Film Makeup, SFX and Editorial Makeup
MUD LA