Emily McKim. Hair And Makeup
Chicago,IL
Summary
Hardworking and imaginative Hairstylist and Makeup Artist working in Film/Television/Fashion Editorial print, AD and Commercials Print, and Fashion shows. Exceptional team commitment, strong attention to detail and outstanding communication skills including with producers, directors, actors, etc. Thorough understanding of makeup/hair/production behind the scenes techniques, beauty trends and creations of hair and makeup looks. Passionate about making every beauty experience in front of me a success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
FREELANCE- LEAD HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST
NBC Universal Studios
11.2016 - Current
- Applying hair and makeup to talent clientele to cover imperfections and create camera ready looks
- Worked along side with CNBC and MSNBC to help crew Hair and makeup teams
- Working with live show deadlines
- Male Grooming
- Applying touch ups on talent for both men and women when needed
- Making sure HMU team ran smoothly and was on time.
HMU Department Head
Hulu- Reporting For Christmas
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Styled and designed traditional and contemporary hairstyles for men and women daily
- Applied specialized and modern techniques to create natural and camera ready makeovers daily
- Worked along side with makeup department head and production to help create and style different hair looks
- Constant communication with makeup team, producers, director, actors, wardrobe stylists etc
- In charge of watching monitor, keeping up with continuity and matching different looks to different days and scenes
- Organizing onset bags and actor bags
- Time management, making sure all hair was started and finished in a timely manor so actors could get to set on time.
MAKEUP DEPARTMENT HEAD
Bad Robot Productions
09.2022 - 09.2022
- Provided makeup/hair services to different actors weekly
- In charge of crewing the HMU department
- Motivated and encouraged HMU team members to communicate more openly and constructively with each other
- Applied hair/makeup to actors and different talent to cover imperfections and create camera ready looks
- Working discreetly with celebrity clientele
- Kept team on track by assigning and supervising their activities and giving constructive feedback
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish production timeline goals
- Organizing makeup and hair products for different actors
- Script breakdowns
- Kept up with keeping continuity and matching hair and makeup looks for different scenes
- Attended Pre production and production meetings when needed and helped organize the hair and makeup department
- Worked with budget, organized receipts, ordered in all of the hair and makeup products and supplies we would be needing and made sure we stayed within budget.
KEY HAIR STYLIST
HBO Series - Somebody Somewhere
05.2021 - 07.2021
- Styled hair to Principle talent/all talent clientele created character looks and camera ready looks
- Created different hair style looks
- Organized hair trailer and helped keep on time
- In charge of organizing continuity
- Constant communication with different actors and all production crew when needed.
Education
Cosmetologist -
The Paul Mitchell Academy
Denver, CO09.2011
Wig Fitting And Styling -
Creative Media Skills At Pinewood Studios
Iver, England04.2018
Certificate in Editorial And Wig Styling -
Vivienne Mackinder Hair Styling Workshop Course
New York, New York04.2011
Certificate in Camouflage And Contour Makeup Techniques -
James Ryder Makeup Labs Workshop
Denver, CO08.2010
High School Diploma -
Portage Central High School
Portage, MI05.2008
Skills
- Hair Styling, Cutting, Coloring, Updo's
- Makeup Artistry, Skin color matching
- Film/Television Production
- Editorial, AD, Commercial Print
- Commercial/Music Video/Live entertainment
- Thorough understanding of production behind the scenes
- Skin care
- Wig Styling/Fitting
- Hair Extensions
- Period artistry
- Male Grooming
- Time Management
- Monitoring Continuity
- Script break downs
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Instructing and delegating certain tasks
- Great Communication Skills
- Great working in fast pace environments and under pressure
- Working and communicating with Celebrity Clientele
references
References available on request
honors memberships
- Graduated with honors from the Paul Mitchell Academy.
- Union member - IATSE Local 476
Timeline
HMU Department Head
Hulu- Reporting For Christmas
11.2022 - 12.2022
MAKEUP DEPARTMENT HEAD
Bad Robot Productions
09.2022 - 09.2022
KEY HAIR STYLIST
HBO Series - Somebody Somewhere
05.2021 - 07.2021
FREELANCE- LEAD HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST
NBC Universal Studios
11.2016 - Current
Cosmetologist -
The Paul Mitchell Academy
Wig Fitting And Styling -
Creative Media Skills At Pinewood Studios
Certificate in Editorial And Wig Styling -
Vivienne Mackinder Hair Styling Workshop Course
Certificate in Camouflage And Contour Makeup Techniques -
James Ryder Makeup Labs Workshop
High School Diploma -
Portage Central High School
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