Lindsey Novotny
Montville,NJ
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional with extensive experience as Owner/Director of Education at the School of Makeup Effects. Expert in curriculum development and student mentorship, fostering creativity and collaboration. Proven track record in managing diverse teams and enhancing client relationships, while excelling in all forms of makeup application and design.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Professor of Make-up Design
Kean University
01.2024 - Current
- Preparing and executing all student loans via TFC Credit Corporation
- Developing and updating curriculum for stage, makeup design, and special makeup effects
- Mentoring and assisting students in fulfilling their personal goals throughout the program
- Utilizing Canvas to input lesson plans, curriculum, exams, and grades
- Preparing all classroom material lists and developing student kits
Owner/Director of Education
School of Makeup Effects
01.2014 - Current
- Developing all curriculums for our Beauty, Character FX, and Molding & Sculpting Makeup Programs for both locations
- Supervising and leading all staff and artists on daily requirements trends and curriculums
- Training all staff on our curriculums, protocol, and school policies for both locations
- Instructing all makeup programs including beauty, character, airbrush, special makeup effects, molding & sculpting, and prosthetic design
- Creating, ordering, and assembling all student kits and materials
- Overseeing all students in each class and ensuring our programs meet their needs
- Handling all potential students and walking them through our admissions process
- Planning and overseeing all photoshoots
- Developing and maintaining relationships with all vendors, students, and cosmetics companies for both locations
- Motivated self-starter with strong communication and listening skills
- Detailed-oriented and thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Planning and executing all workshops with outside talent
- Managing all disciplinary action and write-ups for students and staff alike
- Hiring and termination of all staff members for both locations
- Administering and planning all monthly staff meetings for both locations
- Preparing and executing all student loans via TFC Credit Corporation
- Www.schoolofmakeupeffects.com
Beauty, Character and Special Effects Artist
Freelance Experience
01.2003 - Current
- Head of Makeup Department on many TV shows and feature films
- Key Artist on award-winning and Academy Award-nominated productions
- Experience in designing and applying makeup for TV, film, and fashion shoots
- Works closely with photographers, clothing designers, directors, etc. to develop and execute their visions
- Preparing continuity books throughout any given project
- Developing and maintaining relationships with all clients
- Designing, molding, and sculpting custom prosthetics and characters
- Highly experienced in all fields of makeup for special occasions, fashion, and entertainment industries
Head Instructor/Makeup Department Head
Christine Valmy, Inc.
Pine Brook, NJ
11.2009 - 06.2013
- Developing all curriculums for basic and advanced courses and workshops
- Teaching all aspects of makeup including beauty, character, airbrushing, and special effects
- Creating, ordering, and putting together all student kits
- Overseeing all services and applications
- Providing one one-on-one training to all students
- Scheduling and meeting with all interested students
- Planning and overseeing all shoots
- Developing and maintaining relationships with all vendors, students, and cosmetics companies
Education
Teaching Certification/Teaching Adult Learners Certificate -
Brookdale Community College
01.2018
Journeyman Makeup Artistry Diploma -
MAKE-UP DESIGNORY
Burbank, CA01.2005
Hairstyling for the Makeup Artist Diploma -
MAKE-UP DESIGNORY
Burbank, CA01.2005
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Curriculum development and implementation
- Makeup and Special Effects application
- Prosthetic design & creation
- Student mentorship and support
- Client relationship management
- Workshop facilitation
- Staff training and development
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Creative teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication skills
- Point of sale systems
- Financial software proficiency
- Trend analysis and reporting
- Hiring and staffing strategies
- Crisis management expertise
- Cash flow optimization
Timeline
Professor of Make-up Design
Kean University
01.2024 - Current
Owner/Director of Education
School of Makeup Effects
01.2014 - Current
Head Instructor/Makeup Department Head
Christine Valmy, Inc.
11.2009 - 06.2013
Beauty, Character and Special Effects Artist
Freelance Experience
01.2003 - Current
Teaching Certification/Teaching Adult Learners Certificate -
Brookdale Community College
Journeyman Makeup Artistry Diploma -
MAKE-UP DESIGNORY
Hairstyling for the Makeup Artist Diploma -
MAKE-UP DESIGNORY