Jennifer Walton
Cane Ridge
Summary
Makeup Artist with extensive experience in streamlining makeup processes and enhancing client confidence through current trends and techniques. Proficient in high-definition makeup and skilled in high pressure set and film environments. I consistently deliver creative and age-appropriate looks, adapting swiftly to diverse needs in fast-paced situations. I adapt to directions given and deliver desired results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Makeup Artist
Angel Studios (A Week Away Series)
Nashville, TN
04.2025 - Current
- Implemented sanitation measures to uphold a hygienic environment.
- Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.
- Prepared skin for makeup application by cleaning, moisturizing and priming.
- Assessed customer skin tone and complexion to determine appropriate products and materials to use.
- Worked closely with fellow Makeup Artists to effectively and efficiently create multiple looks for multiple actors in a timely fashion.
- Coordinated with department head and key to create desired looks for each scene.
- Streamlined makeup application process, reducing preparation time for shooting schedule.
- Adapted to quickly and efficiently complete required looks for over 50 background actors.
- Offered corrective makeup techniques for clients looking to disguise blemishes, improving their confidence in their appearance.
Makeup Artist
Self (Freelance)
Nashville, TN
06.2015 - Current
- Implemented sanitation measures to uphold a hygienic environment.
- Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style/Bride's desire.
- Prepared skin for makeup application by cleaning, moisturizing and priming.
- Assessed customer skin tone and complexion to determine appropriate products and materials to use.
- Worked closely with multiple clients to effectively and efficiently create desired look and outcome.
- Streamlined makeup application process, reducing preparation time for shooting schedule, performance, or event.
- Offered corrective makeup techniques for clients looking to disguise blemishes, improving their confidence in their appearance
Makeup Artist
Steer LLC (Vanderbilt University)
Nashville, TN
03.2025 - 03.2025
- Implemented sanitation measures to uphold a hygienic environment.
- Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.
- Prepared skin for makeup application by cleaning, moisturizing and priming.
- Assessed customer skin tone and complexion to determine appropriate products and materials to use.
- Worked closely with fellow Makeup Artists to effectively and efficiently create multiple looks for multiple actors in a timely fashion.
- Streamlined makeup application process, reducing preparation time for shooting schedule.
Makeup Artist
CKE Restaurant Holding (Hardees)
Nashville, TN
03.2025 - 03.2025
- Implemented sanitation measures to uphold a hygienic environment.
- Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.
- Prepared skin for makeup application by cleaning, moisturizing and priming.
- Assessed customer skin tone and complexion to determine appropriate products and materials to use.
- Worked closely with fellow Makeup Artists to effectively and efficiently create multiple looks for multiple actors in a timely fashion.
- Streamlined makeup application process, reducing preparation time for shooting schedule.
- Offered corrective makeup techniques for clients looking to disguise blemishes, improving their confidence in their appearance.
Makeup Artist
Bad Iguana Productions (Jelly Roll)
Nashville, TN
11.2024 - 11.2024
- Implemented sanitation measures to uphold a hygienic environment.
- Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.
- Prepared skin for makeup application by cleaning, moisturizing and priming.
- Assessed customer skin tone and complexion to determine appropriate products and materials to use.
- Worked closely with diln director to effectively and efficiently create looks for multiple actors in a timely fashion.
- Utilized Special Effect techniques to imitate wounds, drug use, and abuse in accordance with music videos theme.
- Streamlined makeup application process, reducing preparation time for shooting schedule.
- Offered corrective makeup techniques for clients looking to disguise blemishes, improving their confidence in their appearance
Makeup Artist
Scooters Coffee
Nashville, TN
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Implemented sanitation measures to uphold a hygienic environment.
- Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.
- Prepared skin for makeup application by cleaning, moisturizing and priming.
- Assessed customer skin tone and complexion to determine appropriate products and materials to use.
- Worked closely with fellow Makeup Artists to effectively and efficiently create multiple looks for multiple actors in a timely fashion.
- Streamlined makeup application process, reducing preparation time for shooting schedule.
- Offered corrective makeup techniques for clients looking to disguise blemishes, improving their confidence in their appearance
Makeup Artist
Bucket Films (Choice Hotels)
Nashville, TN
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Implemented sanitation measures to uphold a hygienic environment.
- Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style for multiple actors, as well as look changes for additional scenes.
- Prepared skin for makeup application by cleaning, moisturizing and priming.
- Assessed customer skin tone and complexion to determine appropriate products and materials to use.
- Worked closely with fellow Makeup Artists to effectively and efficiently create multiple looks for multiple actors in a timely fashion.
- Streamlined makeup application process, reducing preparation time for shooting schedule.
Makeup Artist
InterMedia (Relaxium)
Nashville, TN
05.2024 - 05.2024
- Implemented sanitation measures to uphold a hygienic environment.
- Applied makeup in accordance director's guidance, in a very fast paced environment.
- Prepared skin for makeup application by cleaning, moisturizing and priming.
- Assessed customer skin tone and complexion to determine appropriate products and materials to use.
- Worked closely with fellow Makeup Artists to effectively and efficiently create multiple looks for multiple actors in a timely fashion.
- Streamlined makeup application process, reducing preparation time for shooting schedule.
- Offered corrective makeup techniques for clients looking to disguise blemishes, improving their confidence in their appearance
Makeup Artist
Belmont University
Nashville, TN
12.2023 - 12.2023
- Implemented sanitation measures to uphold a hygienic environment.
- Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.
- Prepared skin for makeup application by cleaning, moisturizing and priming.
- Assessed customer skin tone and complexion to determine appropriate products and materials to use.
- Worked closely with department head and Artist to effectively and efficiently create multiple looks for multiple actors in a timely fashion.
- Streamlined makeup application process, reducing preparation time for shooting schedule.
- Offered corrective makeup techniques for clients looking to disguise blemishes, improving their confidence in their appearance
Makeup Artist
Antonio Moreas
Nashville, TN
10.2023 - 10.2023
- Implemented sanitation measures to uphold a hygienic environment.
- Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.
- Prepared skin for makeup application by cleaning, moisturizing and priming.
- Assessed customer skin tone and complexion to determine appropriate products and materials to use.
- Worked closely with director and Artist to effectively and efficiently create multiple looks for multiple actors in a timely fashion.
- Streamlined makeup application process, reducing preparation time for shooting schedule.
- Offered corrective makeup techniques for clients looking to disguise blemishes, improving their confidence in their appearance
Makeup Artist
HBO Max (The Way Down)
Nashville, TN
05.2021 - 05.2021
- Implemented sanitation measures to uphold a hygienic environment.
- Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.
- Prepared skin for makeup application by cleaning, moisturizing and priming.
- Assessed customer skin tone and complexion to determine appropriate products and materials to use.
- Worked closely with fellow Makeup Artists to effectively and efficiently create multiple looks for multiple actors in a timely fashion.
- Streamlined makeup application process, reducing preparation time for shooting schedule.
- Offered corrective makeup techniques for clients looking to disguise blemishes, improving their confidence in their appearance
Education
None Received - Journalism
University of Missouri - Columbia
ColumbiaAssociates - General Studies
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MOMakeup Arts - Performing Arts And Freelance Makeup Arts
Academy of Makeup Arts
Nashville10.2018
Skills
- Makeup application
- Client relationship building
- Creative makeup application
- Social media content
- Bridal makeup application
- Long-lasting makeup application
- Clear communication
- Makeup and lashes
- High-definition makeup
- Age-appropriate makeup
- Product knowledge
- Detail-orientated
- Makeup trend awareness
- Multicultural makeup techniques
- Eyebrow styling
- Photography makeup
- Relationship building
- Corrective makeup
- Professional networking
- Special effects makeup
- Advanced contouring techniques
- Theatrical makeup
- Film and television makeup
- Sanitation practices
- Special effects
- Expert color matching
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Blending techniques
- Makeup removal
- Product recommendation
- Foundation application
- Discoloration cover-up
- Social skills
- Workspace organization
- Decision-making
Timeline
Makeup Artist
Angel Studios (A Week Away Series)
04.2025 - Current
Makeup Artist
Steer LLC (Vanderbilt University)
03.2025 - 03.2025
Makeup Artist
CKE Restaurant Holding (Hardees)
03.2025 - 03.2025
Makeup Artist
Bad Iguana Productions (Jelly Roll)
11.2024 - 11.2024
Makeup Artist
Scooters Coffee
10.2024 - 10.2024
Makeup Artist
Bucket Films (Choice Hotels)
10.2024 - 10.2024
Makeup Artist
InterMedia (Relaxium)
05.2024 - 05.2024
Makeup Artist
Belmont University
12.2023 - 12.2023
Makeup Artist
Antonio Moreas
10.2023 - 10.2023
Makeup Artist
HBO Max (The Way Down)
05.2021 - 05.2021
Makeup Artist
Self (Freelance)
06.2015 - Current
None Received - Journalism
University of Missouri - Columbia
Associates - General Studies
Jefferson College
Makeup Arts - Performing Arts And Freelance Makeup Arts
Academy of Makeup Arts