Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Languages
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Michelle Lee

Michelle Lee

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Makeup Artist | Entrepreneur | IATSE Local 706


Experienced Makeup Artist and Entrepreneur with over 25 years in the entertainment industry. Expertise spans makeup artistry, education, event planning, marketing, and sales. Adept at fostering strategic partnerships and leading successful initiatives. Passionate about applying organizational and creative skills to a company that supports and advances the makeup artist community.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Makeup Artist & Barber

Film, Television, Commercial, Print. Red Carpet
01.1997 - Current
  • Specializing in makeup artistry and barbering for entertainment projects, including film, television, commercial, and celebrity press


Notable work includes:

  • Network Television: The Goldbergs, 1923, General Hospital, The View, The Oscars
  • Commercials: IT Cosmetics, Murad Skincare, Vanity Fair Lingerie
  • Celebrities: (representative) Tiffany Haddish, Janice Dickinson, Christina Hendricks, Pharrell Williams

Owner / CEO

The Hair & Makeup Artist Network / L&M Artist Enterprises, LLC
04.2007 - 12.2015
  • Founded and developed a membership-based company catering to beauty professionals in the entertainment industry
  • Created online makeup education content and hosted in-person workshops for hair and makeup artists
  • Recruited and led a team of independent contractors to deliver high-quality in person educational content on makeup, hair, and the business of beauty topics
  • Established strategic partnerships with beauty schools, increasing membership, networking events, and class attendance through engaging presentations and lectures
  • Conceptualized and executed dynamic networking events for industry professionals with top industry experts
  • Negotiated sponsorship deals and curated gift bags for events, showcasing business acumen
  • Oversaw the successful organization of trade shows, ensuring a positive attendee experience


Makeup Artist / Educator

J’s Hair Studio & Academy
08.2007 - 08.2008
  • Taught makeup artistry classes across multiple cities in Japan for clients of J’s Hair Academy
  • Designed and executed makeup looks for various makeup and hair shows in Tokyo, Mishima, Okayama, Ashikaga, and Wakayama

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatrical Arts

Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Study Abroad Program - Shakespeare and the Elizabethan Stage, Modern British Drama

University College London / NYU
United Kingdom

Barber Training -

Western Barber Institute
Reseda, CA

Digital Marketing Public Relations, Marketing Research & Consumer Behavior, French, Fashion History

Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA

Makeup Artistry

Joe Blasco School of Hollywood Makeup
Orlando, FL

Skills

    Skills & Expertise

  • Makeup Artistry: Expertise in print, celebrity, commercial, TV, and film makeup, including beauty, airbrush, and special makeup effects
  • Event Planning: Skilled in organizing in person workshops, product education courses, networking events, trade shows, and industry-specific functions
  • Education & Instruction: Hosted/ created / instructed workshops on artistry and business to hair and makeup professionals
  • Marketing & Sales: Experience in brand partnerships, sponsorship acquisition, event marketing, membership/ workshop sales, and overall business promotion
  • Computer skills: Microsoft Office, Zoom, Excel, PowerPoint, IMovie, photo/video creation
  • Leadership & Team Management: Team recruitment, training, and project coordination
  • Languages: Working knowledge of written and conversational French

Affiliations

  • IATSE Local 706

Languages

French
Limited Working

Timeline

Makeup Artist / Educator

J’s Hair Studio & Academy
08.2007 - 08.2008

Owner / CEO

The Hair & Makeup Artist Network / L&M Artist Enterprises, LLC
04.2007 - 12.2015

Makeup Artist & Barber

Film, Television, Commercial, Print. Red Carpet
01.1997 - Current

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatrical Arts

Virginia Commonwealth University

Study Abroad Program - Shakespeare and the Elizabethan Stage, Modern British Drama

University College London / NYU

Barber Training -

Western Barber Institute

Digital Marketing Public Relations, Marketing Research & Consumer Behavior, French, Fashion History

Santa Monica College

Makeup Artistry

Joe Blasco School of Hollywood Makeup
Michelle Lee