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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
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Timeline
Claudia Rodrigues

Claudia Rodrigues

Auckland,Auckland
I am a passionate professional who appreciate all aspects of my work, from the art of transforming people to the social skills required in dealing with them.

Summary

Talented professional with keen eye for detail, adept in creating wide range of hairstyles and makeup looks that complement different individuals and jobs .Experienced in providing high-end services in Editorials, Fashion, TV, Advertising and Weddings . Agile with strong attention to detail and excellent customer service skills. Energetic, flexible, reliable, and creative who is happy working solo or as part of a team.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist

Freelance
01.1999 - Current

-Collaborate with photographers and stylists on Photo Shoots for Newspapers and Magazines

-Work for Advertising, Social Media and Corporate jobs.

-Keep up-to-date with style industry standards, trends, and techniques to provide optimal aesthetics services to every client.

-Guide clients through pre-event trials to determine optimal colour palettes and styles that complement their individual aesthetic preferences.

-Transform clients appearances using advanced contouring techniques, enhancing features for special occasions or events.

-Collaborate with photo directors to achieve desired looks for photoshoots, ensuring high-quality results.

-Master an extensive range of cosmetics products, enabling versatile service offerings tailored to diverse clientele needs.

-Apply various layers of makeup to performers and customers to obtain necessary effect and look.

-Establish rapport with clients by attentively listening to their needs and preferences, cultivating repeat business.

-Maintain a hygienic workspace by adhering to strict sanitation practices, ensuring client safety and comfort.

-Develop customized makeup plans for bridal parties, contributing to memorable wedding experiences.

-Consult with producers, directors and performers to determine desired appearance.

-Style hair, makeup and nails for customers for special events and occasions.


Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist

Bauer Media
04.2014 - 05.2020

- Worked on Photo Shoots and Cover Shoots for celebrities stories on many different magazines titles

- Had a weekly job doing the makeup and hair for models for NZ Women's Weekly and Woman's Day Fashion pages

-Travelled to many places in NZ on Cover Shoots for magazines doing makeup and hair for different Artists and Celebrities

-Consulted with stylists and photographers to achieve the desired look on different jobs

-Worked on many reality Photo Shoots

-Developed customized makeup looks for celebrity brides contributing to memorable wedding experiences ad beautiful Cover Shots

Makeup Artist

NZ Fashion Week
09.2003 - 09.2017
  • Demonstrated and explained the use of different beauty products to educate other makeup artists involved in the Shows
  • Created makeup looks for different designers showing their collection
  • Worked as part of different teams
  • Applied different Makeup designs and technics on models involved in the shows
  • Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.
  • Lead many teams to achieve the desired looks for different designers
  • Consulted with designers to understand their view in order to create the perfect look for their collections

Herbal Essence Ambassador

Herbal Essence
07.2010 - 09.2010

-Role of Herbal Essence Ambassador for the TV Series NZ Top Model in 2010

-Applied makeup and styled hair on one contestant who won a challenge for a photo shoot

-Presented the products and explained the challenge while being filmed for the TV series

-Was part of 2 episodes during the 2010 season of NZ Top Model

Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist

Media Works NZ
02.2000 - 11.2008

-Worked on the TV3 studios applying makeup and styling hair on artists, singers, comedians, presenters

-Alongside other makeup artists applied makeup for shows like 'Ice As' and 'The Panel'

-Traveled around Auckland and other NZ cities applying makeup and styling hair for TV presenters on different Sports events

-Worked with NZ Celebrities, singers and performers for events like Christmas In The Park


Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist

Prime TV
01.2000 - 12.2002

-Worked as the lead makeup artist fo the TV show Prime Living, with Alice Worsley

-Looked after the presenter's hair and makeup for every show, while making sure of her comfort for the duration of every filming day

-Applied makeup and styled hair for all the show's guests and enhanced their satisfaction by providing personalized looks for each different taste

-Maintained a hygienic workspace by adhering to strict sanitation practices, ensuring client safety and comfort

-Sanitized makeup tools to avoid spread of infection


Makeup Consultant

MAC Cosmetics
01.1999 - 12.2002

-Was part of the first ever MAC professional makeup artists team at Smith&Caughey's in NZ

-Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized makeup consultations and product recommendations.

-Created customized looks for clients based on their preferences and specific needs, bolstering customer loyalty.

-Provided expert colour matching services for foundation and other complexion products, ensuring client satisfaction with purchase decisions.

-Increased sales through effective upselling of makeup products and services.

-Performed makeup applications for various events, resulting in satisfied clients and repeat business.

Hair and Makeup Artis

Pacific Renaissance
11.1999 - 10.2002

-Worked as part of an extensive makeup and hair stylists team for the many Pacific Renaissance including Xena, Hercules, Cleopatra 2525, Jack Of All Trades

-Looked after an extensive number of extras on a daily bases.

-Followed the brief in achieving various different looks for the shows, from basic to dramatic

-Applied special effect makeup like scars, bruises and blood

-Worked for long hours with very early starts


Education

Associate of Arts - Diploma in Hairstyling And Makeup Artistry

Cut Above Academy, Auckland, NZ
07.1999
  • Excellence in Makeup Artistry for Fashion 1999
  • Distinguished Alumni Award, Cut Above, 2005

Associate of Arts - Visual Arts

FUMA, Brazil
11.1989
  • Completed Studies in: Visual Communication, 1989

Skills

  • Creative makeup application
  • Photography makeup
  • Age-appropriate makeup
  • Fashion show makeup
  • Theatrical Makeup
  • Film and television makeup
  • Bridal makeup application
  • Sales and Upselling
  • Long-lasting makeup application
  • Makeup trend awareness
  • Editorial makeup

Languages

Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist - Bauer Media
04.2014 - 05.2020
Herbal Essence Ambassador - Herbal Essence
07.2010 - 09.2010
Makeup Artist - NZ Fashion Week
09.2003 - 09.2017
Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist - Media Works NZ
02.2000 - 11.2008
Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist - Prime TV
01.2000 - 12.2002
Hair and Makeup Artis - Pacific Renaissance
11.1999 - 10.2002
Makeup Artist and Hair Stylist - Freelance
01.1999 - Current
Makeup Consultant - MAC Cosmetics
01.1999 - 12.2002
Cut Above Academy - Associate of Arts, Diploma in Hairstyling And Makeup Artistry
FUMA - Associate of Arts, Visual Arts
Claudia Rodrigues