Marisa Villaseñor
Event Manager And Artist
Denver,CO
Summary
My professionalism, prioritization skills, and critical eye for details and aesthetics are my strengths. The thirteen years I spent in the hospitality industry in addition to eleven years of working with artists has trained me to integrate within a variety of team styles. I have worked under the expectations of internationally recognized clients such as Disney, The Chicago Cubs, and the Smithsonian Institution. It is always my desire to contribute to the success of the teams I am part of and ensure all projects exceed expectations while closely following company specifications.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-General Manager
Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group
04.2025 - Current
- Magic of the Jack O'Lanterns Co-GM.
- Assist with Jack O'Lanterns artistry.
- Lead hiring and recruitment of department supervisors, cashiers, and event staff.
- Communicate load-in and strike procedures.
- Complete paperwork, scheduling, and payroll.
- Track opening and closing procedures.
- Ensure all show elements, POS systems and entry lines meet business and guest needs.
- Oversee supplies and merchandise.
- Support food and beverage vendors.
- Encourage customers to review experience via online outlets.
- Address staff, third-party contractor, and guest concerns/questions.
Scenic Artist
Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group
01.2019 - Current
- Achieve professional quality sets and props for 13th Floor Chicago, The Old Joliet Haunted Prison, and 13th Floor Denver through scenic fabrication, painting, and set dressing.
- Design and execute plans that fulfill creative vision while meeting budget and deadline requirements.
- Work independently or within small teams on assigned projects.
- Communicate visual and logistical needs with General Manager, carpenters, AV/sound, and set dressers.
Painter
American Ironwood
12.2021 - 03.2025
- Track ongoing status and quality of 1,000 wooden parts for multi million dollar sporting goods company.
- Achieve fine finish by individually sanding, dyeing, and shellacking each part by hand.
- Maintain department expectations for multi-step process with little to no supervision.
Seasonal Makeup Manager
Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group
07.2021 - 03.2025
- Promoted to manager in 2021 after five seasons as a makeup artist for House of Torment Chicago and 13th Floor Chicago.
- Part of opening management team for The Old Joliet Haunted Prison in 2021.
- Hire, schedule, train, and manage 13th Floor Chicago and The Old Joliet Haunted Prison makeup teams.
- Develop 8–10-minute character looks based on seasonal themes to suit up to 100 actors.
- Determine needed supplies and organize makeup department for maximum efficiency.
- Use airbrush, prosthetics, and other SFX products.
- Simultaneously apply makeup and supervise artists to meet timing, quality, and sanitation standards.
- Maximize artists' progress through workshops, collaboration, and team building throughout the year.
Scenic Artist
L3DFX
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Proficiency in painting small and large scale props.
- HVLP, airbrush, roll, stain, spray, and mask/stencil techniques
- House paint, 2-part paint, acrylics, tints, gel coat, and solvents
- Experience with faux finishing, color mixing, and matching.
- Paint prep a variety of surfaces such as hardcoat, wood, metal, and gelcoat.
- Ability to work from design renders to determine aesthetic, materials, and scaling.
- In-shop and onsite repairs
- Cross communication with key department managers to ensure quality control.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
- Maintain the safety, organization, and cleanliness of all paint areas.
Painter
Zagone Studios
01.2018 - 12.2018
- High volume airbrush painting of Halloween masks (150+ masks per shift, per person).
- Maintain high level of consistency for mass production.
Lead Server
Lillie’s Q
01.2012 - 12.2017
- Front of house trainer
- Point of contact when front of house manager was offsite.
- Multitasked as hostess, server, bartender, and busser.
Passenger Services Coordinator
Thomas P. Gohagan & Company
01.2009 - 12.2013
- Managed all aspects of pre-departure logistics for up to 15 international land and cruise programs sponsored by America’s most prestigious museums, colleges, universities, and cultural institutions.
- Responsible for creating, updating, and maintaining client accounts for use by accounting, sales, operations, and travel directors.
- Heavy phone and email contact with clients.
Marketing and Special Events Coordinator
In the Loop-Chicago
01.2007 - 12.2009
- Conceptualized and executed company’s marketing materials distributed to 2,000+ recipients.
- Produced special events for corporations in venues, such as the Shedd Aquarium, Museum of Contemporary Art, and Millennium Park.
- Managed all general office and administrative needs.
- Sourced lighting, AV/sound, equipment rentals, décor, and entertainment vendors.
- Established operation budgets and ensured that all deposits and payments were made.
- Initiated relationships with new vendors and deepened partnerships with existing ones.
Guest Services Supervisor
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
01.2004 - 12.2007
- Led staff of 35 people; including front desk agents, bellmen, and guest service agents.
- Produced department schedule according to anticipated business levels.
- Foresaw challenging scenarios and proactively solved them.
Education
Certificate - Advanced Makeup FX, Mask Making, Airbrush FX
Kosart Atelier
Westmont, IL08-2016
Certification - Fashion, Film, Television, Theater Makeup Artist
Delamar Academy
London, England06-2014
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications, Theater Minor
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN08-2004
Skills
Special effects makeup
Scenic painting
Set dressing
Event planning
Food and beverage handling
Project management
Task prioritization
Task delegation
Team collaboration
Staff development
Exceptional customer service
Cash handling
Websites
Timeline
Co-General Manager
Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group
04.2025 - Current
Painter
American Ironwood
12.2021 - 03.2025
Seasonal Makeup Manager
Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group
07.2021 - 03.2025
Scenic Artist
Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group
01.2019 - Current
Scenic Artist
L3DFX
01.2018 - 03.2020
Painter
Zagone Studios
01.2018 - 12.2018
Lead Server
Lillie’s Q
01.2012 - 12.2017
Passenger Services Coordinator
Thomas P. Gohagan & Company
01.2009 - 12.2013
Marketing and Special Events Coordinator
In the Loop-Chicago
01.2007 - 12.2009
Guest Services Supervisor
Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
01.2004 - 12.2007
Certificate - Advanced Makeup FX, Mask Making, Airbrush FX
Kosart Atelier
Certification - Fashion, Film, Television, Theater Makeup Artist
Delamar Academy
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications, Theater Minor
Purdue University
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