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Emma Swanson

Evergreen,CO

Summary

I am experienced with applying a wide range of makeup and techniques to meet client needs and preferences. I use artistry skills such as color theory and 3D design along with my knowledge of current beauty trends and products to create customized looks.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Prestige Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty Inc.
01.2023 - Current

-Curated personalized experiences for guests by recommending and demonstrating products to fit their needs

-I have an understanding of skin types/conditions and shade matching.

-I was promoted twice (2024) to a temporary keyholder to assist with changes in management- included responsibilities like money handling, coaching, and leading a team

Special Effects Artist

Alien Shampoo Systems LLC
04.2025 - 05.2025

-Assisted Head Special Effects Artist, Todd Debrecini, and Creature Effects Artist, Cory Moosman, on the feature horror film, "UCK," directed by Ty Bradford

-Created masks, props, and dressed sets and actors

Special Effects Artist

Derring-Do Film LLC
2025 - 2025

-Created and made the special effects for the fantasy super 8 short film, "Season of the Spiders," directed by Brennan Hershock

-I designed and created a goblin, a scarred shop keeper, and a spider witch

-I also created a matte painting, a miniature, and spider mandibles

Special Effects Artist

Derring-Do Films LLC
05.2024 - 05.2024

-Created props and practical effects for the super 8 short film, "Twice Thrice Told," directed by Brennan Hershock

- "Twice Thrice Told" was one of eight winners of the Straight 8 Film Competition and premiered at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival

Makeup Artist

Cancer Culture
06.2023 - 06.2023

-Was one of five artists working on a documentary that focused on a group of women fighting stage 4 breast cancer

-Applied makeup and styled hair for this film

Makeup Artist

Adore Salon and Boutique
11.2022 - 06.2023

-Did makeovers for weddings and events

-Provided makeup tutorials for clients

-Worked with Mad Hippie Skincare, Glo Skin Beauty, and Jentry Kelley Cosmetics

Education

Esthetics License -

School of Botanical And Medical Aesthetics
Denver, CO
01-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA
01-2021

Skills

  • Beauty Makeup
  • SFX Makeup
  • Special Effects
  • Photography
  • Lighting
  • Adobe Certified

Timeline

Special Effects Artist

Alien Shampoo Systems LLC
04.2025 - 05.2025

Special Effects Artist

Derring-Do Films LLC
05.2024 - 05.2024

Makeup Artist

Cancer Culture
06.2023 - 06.2023

Prestige Beauty Advisor

Ulta Beauty Inc.
01.2023 - Current

Makeup Artist

Adore Salon and Boutique
11.2022 - 06.2023

Special Effects Artist

Derring-Do Film LLC
2025 - 2025

Esthetics License -

School of Botanical And Medical Aesthetics

Bachelor of Arts - Photography

Savannah College of Art And Design
Emma Swanson