Tina Alequin
Certified Makeup Artist
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Certified Makeup Artist with over 40 years of hands-on makeup experience and a strong foundation in beauty artistry, sanitation, client care, and luxury service. After a successful 42-year career as a Licensed Dental Assistant and Office Manager, I transitioned into professional makeup artistry—combining artistry, precision, hygiene, and client trust.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
6
6
Certification
Work History
Founder & Lead Makeup Artist
Gorgina by Tina
Staten Island, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Professional makeup services for events and glam
- Beauty influencer on TikTok & Instagram
- Focus on timeless beauty for all generations
- Strong product knowledge and sanitation standards
Office Manager / Licensed Dental Assistant
Salvatore R. Indelicato, DMD
Staten Island, NY
10.2002 - Current
- Supervision of 10–12 staff members
- Managed daily operations, Clinically and administratively, accounts receivable. Financial coordinator, Treatment presentation. Collections.
- Delivered comprehensive orthodontic care, including appliance placement and retainer fabrication
- Utilized digital scanning, x-rays diagnostically for treatment planning
- Clinical training of staff, enforcing all office policies and procedures
- Managed inventory of dental supplies, ensuring availability and minimizing costs through strategic purchasing decisions.
- Trained and mentored staff on office protocols, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork.
- Assisted in the recruitment process, conducting interviews and onboarding new employees to promote a seamless integration into the team dynamic.
Dental Coordinator
Staten Island University Hospital
Staten Island, NY
01.1999 - 10.2002
- Managed dental clinic operations
- Emergency dental care coordination
- Scheduling, payroll, insurance
Certified Dental Assistant
Sirianni, Graziano & Weeman, DDS
Brooklyn, NY
01.1986 - 01.1999
- Clinical assisting and office management
- Staff supervision and training
- Infection control and safety compliance
Education
Associate of Science -
Monroe Community College
Rochester, New York, NYSkills
- Certified Makeup Artist
- Team leadership
- Strategic thinking
- Entrepreneurial and innovative
- CPR Certified
- Certified- Dental Assistant National Board-4 Certifications,( General Chairside, Certified Orthodontics, Radiation Health & Safety, Infection Control & Sanitization
Certification
- Certified Makeup Artist
- Licensed Dental Assistant, NY State Board of Dentistry
- CPR Certified
- Certified- Dental Assistant National Board-4 Certifications,( General Chairside, Certified Orthodontics, Radiation Health & Safety, Infection Control & Sanitization
Timeline
Founder & Lead Makeup Artist
Gorgina by Tina
01.2024 - Current
Office Manager / Licensed Dental Assistant
Salvatore R. Indelicato, DMD
10.2002 - Current
Dental Coordinator
Staten Island University Hospital
01.1999 - 10.2002
Certified Dental Assistant
Sirianni, Graziano & Weeman, DDS
01.1986 - 01.1999
Associate of Science -
Monroe Community College
Makeup Artistry Experience
Founder & Lead Makeup Artist, Gorgina by Tina, Present, Professional makeup services for events and glam, Beauty influencer on TikTok & Instagram, Focus on timeless beauty for all generations, Strong product knowledge and sanitation standards
Makeup Artistry Brand
Gorgina by Tina
Personal Information
Title: Certified Makeup Artist