RUTH GAINEY
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong Theater -Hair,Wig and Makeup Master skills eager to secure professional Wig Master/Makeup Artist position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Wigs
Independent
12.2023 - Current
- I take wigs that are in need of repair in the lace or cap or in tying more hair in an area and repair them.
- clients get in touch with me through word of mouth with others that I have fixed a wig for or have cleaned, styled of retouched up a wig for.
- It is something I do selectively and when I have time
Paraeducator
City Academy Charter School
08.2023 - Current
- I teach a Study Hall and Personal Leaning Time Class
- I help with breakfast and Lunch
- I teach an Art committee
- I do an afterschool Class so kids can have so time afterschool to finish assignments if needed.
- I watch the In school suspension kids, or the kids who get kicked out of class or come in late to class.
- I hand out and collect a worksheet
- I do grades and give grades and citizenship grades
Costumes
Independent
01.1998 - Current
- I sew costumes for people who ask me and request costumes for different events.
CBTU
Salt Lake City School District
01.2023 - 03.2023
- This is a certified behavior therapy unit for sever children with sever behavior problems that can not be in the regular school system. i went in to try to help the teacher teach the children learn what they needed to learn to go to school and not be so far behind in school.
- handing out dollars, for behaviors
- I was timing behaviors and rewarding good and dissuading inappropriate.
- I was making lots of copies
- Grading papers
- others assigned tasks
Wig Stylist
Headcovers (wigs, for men, women and children)
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Cut, washed and Styled wigs for clients that came into the shop.
- Helped new clients pick out wigs, toppers or pieces, men with toupees,
- Did hair cuts, trims
- Helped cancer patients find wigs and get wigs from locks of love and other places then cut and style when they cam in.
- organized inventory.
- answered phones, scheduled appointments,
- worked with another stylist.
- Worked with color
- consulting with clients
Instructor
USU 4-H extension program
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Taught afterschool learning classes, SEL, Heathy Relations, Cooking Classes, Life Skills, Art Classes, Drawing Classes
- Improved student comprehension by incorporating diverse teaching methods and materials.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Enhanced classroom collaboration through the implementation of group projects and team-building activities.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Evaluated student assessments to identify areas of growth and improvement, adjusting instructional strategies accordingly.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration and best practices.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
Paraprofessional
Salt Lake School District – Emerson Elementary
09.2018 - 08.2022
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Teaching classes when teacher was out of class room.
- Substituting as necessary.
- Lunch and recess duty
Assistant Activities Director
Cottonwood Creek Assisted Living Center
11.2017 - 08.2018
- Creating, designing, and planning the activities for the residents,
- Driving the residents to their scheduled appointments leaving and arriving on time, and picking up the residents from their appointments.
- Taking residents on outings and to do weekly shopping.
- Collaborated with other departments for seamless event coordination, resulting in well-executed activities.
- Improved resident participation by creating tailored activities to meet individual interests and needs.
Hair Stylist
Great Clips Hair Salon
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Styled, cut and washed hair for clients that came into the salon.
- Sold product
- worked with other stylists.
- opened and closed
Property Manager
EMG Management
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Enhanced tenant satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Increased property occupancy rates by effectively marketing available units and conducting thorough tenant screenings.
- Maintained positive landlord-tenant relationships, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of any disputes.
- Streamlined rent collection processes, reducing late payments and improving overall revenue generation.
- Coordinated with maintenance staff to ensure timely completion of repairs, minimizing downtime for tenants and maintaining property aesthetics.
Administrative Assistant / Office
Mills Publishing
04.2016 - 05.2017
- assistant to the owner of the company
- Wrote minutes
- kept files and contact information up to date.
- helped the art dept with what ever was needed.
- did what ever was asked to do of me.
Property Manager
RHP Management
10.2016 - 02.2017
- Managed trailer park with 85 trailers
- Enhanced tenant satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Increased property occupancy rates by effectively marketing available units and conducting thorough tenant screenings.
- Maintained positive landlord-tenant relationships, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of any disputes.
- Streamlined rent collection processes, reducing late payments and improving overall revenue generation.
Leasing Agent
Cambria Property Management
04.2015 - 08.2015
- Wrote leases and leased rental properties for clients fro the property company.
- Made sure that the rental property was rent ready
- worked with maintenance to solve problems.
- wrote notices and maintained files and reports
Property Manager/ Service Cordin.
Key Property Management
10.2009 - 09.2014
- Managed 2 properties that were Federal HUD elderly and disabled buildings
- Enhanced tenant satisfaction by promptly addressing concerns and resolving issues in a timely manner.
- Increased property occupancy rates by effectively marketing available units and conducting thorough tenant screenings.
- Maintained positive landlord-tenant relationships, ensuring clear communication and prompt resolution of any disputes.
- Streamlined rent collection processes, reducing late payments and improving overall revenue generation.
Wig and Makeup Artist
Utah Opera
09.2004 - 05.2008
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized makeup consultations and product recommendations.
- Increased customer loyalty through exceptional service and tailored makeup applications.
- Collaborated with photographers and stylists to achieve desired looks for photoshoots, ensuring high-quality results.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling and management processes, improving overall efficiency in the studio.
- Leaned Makeup and Wig Applications to run show and apply wigs and makeup each night of show run.
Makeup Artist
Independent Films (3)
07.2007 - 12.2007
- Three different student independent films shot in and around Salt Lake one in July, one in August and one in December of 2007.
Makeup Artist
Rocky Point Haunted House
09.2006 - 10.2007
- for 2 seasons for two years during the months of September and October
- applied horror makeup to assigned cast members for the haunted house. during the night
- did touch ups during the night
- did the thriller zombies
- applied prosthetic makeup to the orks and other characters
- most night in September, and every weekend and most nights in October
Adjunct faculty staff
Salt Lake Community College: Film, Theater and Design
08.2004 - 07.2007
- Taught Makeup Class for the Theater dept. for 3 years.
- Taught the Acting 1 Class, Theater intro Class, and the communication class. for the Theater Dept.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Designer, Wigs and Makeup
Draper Theater
03.2007 - 03.2007
- Designed hair and makeup and wigs for a modernized adaption of the play Hamlet.
- Designed and made wigs, Designed and applied makeup for the show and run of show.
Makeup Artist
Cold Snap(film)
11.2006 - 11.2006
- I did film makeup for the film Cold Snap while they film their part in Utah
Tied wigs for
Pirates of the Caribbean
09.2006 - 09.2006
- While on the set of the film American Pastime, I was tying hair pieces facial and wigs for the movie Pirates of the Caribbean.
Makeup Artist
American Past time(film)
09.2006 - 09.2006
- did the hair and makeup for the extras and speaking part characters in the film while maintaining facial hair and pieces. While the film was filming here in Utah.
- While on set was tying hair facial pieces for the movie Pirates of the Caribbean.
Makeup Artist
World’s Fastest Indian(film)
07.2006 - 08.2006
- was on set on the salt flats doing film makeup on the extras for the film while they filmed in Utah
Volunteer makeup and wig artist
American Cancer / Utah Cancer/ Huntsman Cancer
06.2002 - 08.2006
- Worked with patients who were diagnosed with Cancer in teaching makeup techniques. Helping to get wigs, clean and style for them.
- I still have a few clients that I have kept in contact with and do their wigs and obtain makeup supplies for as an independent.
Makeup Artist
Monster Spider(film)
09.2005 - 11.2005
- did film makeup for the film, on set for the time they were her in Utah
Hair, Wig and Makeup Artist
Paradigm Modeling Agency
09.2005 - 10.2005
- Did makeup, hair for a modeling show and photo shoots of the models
- used hair pieces in the show and photo shoots
- I also modeled in the show
Wig and Makeup Artist
Utah Festival Opera
05.2005 - 08.2005
- Applied wigs and makeup each night of show run to actors and performers,
- Went in each day to shop to retouch and style wigs for the nights performance.
- Helped do establish initial designs in the wigs for the plays, Annie get Your Gun, The Crucible, The Magic Flute
Teacher
Locomotion
07.2005 - 07.2005
- two day workshop on how to apply theater makeup for a regular simple character to a very dramatic character and just to introduce makeup to the kids
Stylist
Creative Wigs
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Helped client pick a wig the suited them,
- Washed and restyled the wigs,
- Cut wigs to enhance the style of the wigs
Co - Designer
Hale Center Theater
07.2003 - 07.2003
- Helped design for the play Beauty and The Beast with another designer.
- I helped with wigs, and makeup
- I did the nose prosthetic muzzle piece for the Lion.
Production Assistant
Tuachan Center for the Arts
05.2002 - 08.2002
- Wigs and Makeup and Prosthetic Makeup,
- Assisted in meeting tight deadlines by efficiently coordinating tasks with other team members.
- Maintained a safe and clean work environment, contributing to overall team productivity.
Hair, Wig and Makeup Assistant
Pioneer Memorial Theater
09.2001 - 09.2001
- Helped roll and stye wigs,
- Ran the shows by having wigs ready and placing wigs, quick changes and taking wigs down to shop for retouches for next showing.
Production Assistant
NBC -The Apprentice
07.2001 - 07.2001
- One day event to maintain the people who came to audition for the show
- handed out paper work, gathered paperwork, made sure it was filled out correctly
- ushered people through to audition
Stylist
Master Haircutting
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Mens hairs cuts, shaves and toupees.
- Increased salon revenue by upselling products and additional treatments during appointments.
- Built a loyal clientele through exceptional customer service and attention to detail in styling techniques.
- Consistently maintained cleanliness of the workspace, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for clients.
Education
Business Management -
Salon / Spa Management -
Theater Business Management -
the Business of Theater -
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Theater Design And Stagecraft
The University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT05.2004
Associates of Science - Science Education
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT05.2001
Cosmetology Diploma & License - Cosmetology And Barbering
SLCC
Salt Lake City, UT05.1999
Skills
- Design
- Teaching
- Microsoft Office, Google docs
- Business Management Office Programs
- Salon and Business Success Programs
- Communication Skills both oral and written
- Problem Solving
- Creative
- Flexible
- Organized
- Detail Oriented
- Costume Design and construction
- Drawing
- Painting
- Photography
- Airbrush
Timeline
Wigs
Independent
12.2023 - Current
Paraeducator
City Academy Charter School
08.2023 - Current
CBTU
Salt Lake City School District
01.2023 - 03.2023
Wig Stylist
Headcovers (wigs, for men, women and children)
11.2022 - 01.2023
Instructor
USU 4-H extension program
01.2019 - 08.2022
Paraprofessional
Salt Lake School District – Emerson Elementary
09.2018 - 08.2022
Assistant Activities Director
Cottonwood Creek Assisted Living Center
11.2017 - 08.2018
Hair Stylist
Great Clips Hair Salon
06.2017 - 09.2017
Property Manager
EMG Management
05.2017 - 08.2017
Property Manager
RHP Management
10.2016 - 02.2017
Administrative Assistant / Office
Mills Publishing
04.2016 - 05.2017
Leasing Agent
Cambria Property Management
04.2015 - 08.2015
Property Manager/ Service Cordin.
Key Property Management
10.2009 - 09.2014
Makeup Artist
Independent Films (3)
07.2007 - 12.2007
Designer, Wigs and Makeup
Draper Theater
03.2007 - 03.2007
Makeup Artist
Cold Snap(film)
11.2006 - 11.2006
Makeup Artist
Rocky Point Haunted House
09.2006 - 10.2007
Tied wigs for
Pirates of the Caribbean
09.2006 - 09.2006
Makeup Artist
American Past time(film)
09.2006 - 09.2006
Makeup Artist
World’s Fastest Indian(film)
07.2006 - 08.2006
Makeup Artist
Monster Spider(film)
09.2005 - 11.2005
Hair, Wig and Makeup Artist
Paradigm Modeling Agency
09.2005 - 10.2005
Teacher
Locomotion
07.2005 - 07.2005
Wig and Makeup Artist
Utah Festival Opera
05.2005 - 08.2005
Wig and Makeup Artist
Utah Opera
09.2004 - 05.2008
Adjunct faculty staff
Salt Lake Community College: Film, Theater and Design
08.2004 - 07.2007
Co - Designer
Hale Center Theater
07.2003 - 07.2003
Stylist
Creative Wigs
01.2003 - 01.2004
Volunteer makeup and wig artist
American Cancer / Utah Cancer/ Huntsman Cancer
06.2002 - 08.2006
Production Assistant
Tuachan Center for the Arts
05.2002 - 08.2002
Hair, Wig and Makeup Assistant
Pioneer Memorial Theater
09.2001 - 09.2001
Production Assistant
NBC -The Apprentice
07.2001 - 07.2001
Stylist
Master Haircutting
01.1999 - 01.2001
Costumes
Independent
01.1998 - Current
Business Management -
Salon / Spa Management -
Theater Business Management -
the Business of Theater -
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Theater Design And Stagecraft
The University of Utah
Associates of Science - Science Education
Salt Lake Community College
Cosmetology Diploma & License - Cosmetology And Barbering
SLCC
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