Resume

Jeannine Hodge
1061 Victoria Avenue, Venice, CA 90291
(310) 663-5020 ✄ Jmh_mua@hotmail.com


Objective:  Seeking the position of Hairstylist and/or Make-Up Artist

SUMMARY:
 Creative, detail oriented and inspiring Hairstylist and Make-Up Artist with experience preparing top models for print and personal appearances, performers for stage, film, live television broadcasts, weddings and music videos. Techniques include applying make-up to portray a physical character, enhance natural beauty or add special effects using an airbrush when necessary.
Summary of Qualifications
  • Fifteen years professional NYC-based freelance Artist experience as hairstylist, colorist, and make-up artist. 
  • Proficient knowledge of hair color formulating, foil highlights/lowlights, balyage, etc.
  • Precision men’s cut expert, long layers, razor cutting, and dry cutting.

  • Fluent knowledge of the proper care and use of make-up and related equipment and accessories such as wigs, facial hair pieces and special adhesives, hair styling techniques for period pieces, color, shading, texture and mixing pigments and the effect of light on pigment and how pigment affects color.
  • Profound knowledge of the use of highlight and shadow contour to enhance or eliminate facial features.
  • Knowledge of bald caps and special effects make-up.
  • In-depth knowledge of skin care, esthetics, human anatomy and how aging affects the face and body.
  • Knowledge of the safe use of adhesives and solvents for the application and removal of prosthetics.
  • Strong working relationships with many talented make-up artists and assistants.
  • Smart marketing and contract negotiating skills.
  • Excellent time management practice.
  • Ability to both take direction and accept direction.
  • Possess the ability to consistently create an environment in which performers can focus on their work instead of the mirror.
  • Ability to work well independently and with others in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure to constantly changing deadlines.
  • Great ability to plan and organize work, assessing priorities and multi-tasking.
  • Thorough knowledge of continuity in film and of its importance.
  • A+ on-set demeanor and ability to work well with photographers/directors as Key make-up and Hairstylist.

Print/Editorial Experience
Vici Magazine, Makes & Models Magazine, Teeze Magazine, Deuce Magazine, Hampton Style Magazine, Hampton Sport Magazine, In Touch Magazine, Celebrity Hairstyle Magazine, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Maxim Magazine, American Cheerleader Magazine.


Film
Shrinks, Independent Short shot in HD
Key Make-Up Artist
Created special features and effects such as aging techniques and creating a particular look for each character. For this film it was necessary to analyze the script, noting events that determine each character's appearance (for example, time period changes, weather elements, sickness, injuries) and plan for each scene. Met often during pre-production with producers, directors and production designers to discuss the desired look for all characters and integrate those wishes with the performer's wishes. This film has currently won awards at 7 film festivals and is still showing as an on-line series.

Music Video and CD X4
Fantasy, Nadia Ali
Key Hairstylist
Created looks for entire cd trilogy of Nadia Ali’s Queen of Clubs.  And was also the Key Hairstylist on Fantasy video (Morgan Page remix) which was nominated for a Grammy this year.

Live Television
HSN, St. Petersburg, FL 2002-2006
Media Make-Up Artist & Hairstylist
Applied make-up to both on-camera talent and the hosts for live television airing. Maintained make-up between commercial breaks and between shows to maintain freshness remaining on set for removal of make-up as required.  Worked with a very large celebrity clientele. Styled, trimmed, colored, blow-dried and often applied hairpieces in addition to make-up duties. Ordered and designed wigs according to production needs. Responsible for maintaining daily logs of all Make-up Artists on staff and of their performance.

Education
Cosmetology License
Manhattan School of Beauty (2003)
Makeup Artistry Program
Joe Blasco (2004)
Professional Airbrush for Media
Kett Cosmetics (2004)
Stylist Assistant@
The face Station (2006)
Color Assistant@
Cutler NYC (2007)
Stylist@ 
Truman’s salon for men (2009) 
Stylist@
John Allan’s salon for men (2011)
Stylist@
Balance Salon in Manhattan Beach (2013)