Professional Experience:

SUMMARY: I am a licensed beauty operator in Hawaii and have over 12 years of experience in the beauty and fashion industry. I currently own and manage FLAUNT Make Over Studio and teach many of the local Artists Airbrush makeup application for the digital age for fashion shows, weddings, editorial and special occasions. The only way I can continue to grow & be inspired is by continuing to learn and listen. I travel to California, Las Vegas and New York to attend beauty/spa expos and participate in workshops to keep my skills fresh. I have no limits on my hair and make up application skills. If you are looking for a fresh, natural style all the way to that out of the box artistic style, I can conjure it up or re-create it! • Professionally involved in all aspects of the beauty and fashion industry for over 12 years. • Dependable and reliable. Open Weekday schedule. • My ultimate "pet-peeve" is being very sanitary!!! Sanitation is AN ABSOLUTE MUST!!! It is very important because I work with so many different Models, Celebrities and the everyday client. I always sanitize my hands before touching a clients face, use disposable lip brushes, mascara wands, clean and disinfected make up brushes, lash curler, scissors and tweezers are mandatory!!! • Extremely comfortable working with all skin and hair types. • Excellent time management skills. Works very efficiently, professionally and alert on set under high-pressure situations. • Easy to work with and flexible. PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: • Airbrush and Traditional Make up application • Knowledge of make up application for different photography lighting situations. • Paramedical camouflage: Concealing tattoos, tan lines, scars birth marks, moles and camouflaging the healing stage after cosmetic surgery.(tattoo, scar, birthmark, mole cover up, camouflaging the healing stage after cosmetic surgery) • Airbrush tanning and contouring • Body and face painting • Hair extensions TV / VIDEO: • Commercial for Fashion Designer Maggie Coloumbe • Hawaiian airlines • KHON Morning News • Oxygen Channel Banyan Productions NICE PACKAGE • T.V. Series 2004 Head Make up and hair Artist for HOST Leila Sbitani and designer Helen Maalik • NBC The Biggest losers Hawaii Interview • 2007 Hawaii Pro-bowl Halftime show • “Episode 4 of 5” Head special effects make up Artist EDITORIAL: • US Weekly Magazine for LOST Actress Elizabeth Mitchell May 2008 People Magazine • 2006 Hair and make up for Actor Jorge Garcia • 2007 Hair and make up for Actress Yun Jim Kim • Bridal Stars Magazine 2008 • Ala Moana Magazine 2003 and 2004 • L.A. Salon Magazine • Modern Luxury Magazine • Hawaii Luxury Magazine • Honolulu Magazine • SMART Magazine • The girls of low rider Magazine • Elite Fighters Magazine • Hawaii Women Magazine EDUCATION: • Graduated from Honolulu Community College with a degree in Fashion Technology and was the president of the Fashion Society. • Graduated from ISBE and completed the state board exam to become a licensed beauty operator in the state of Hawaii. • Training in New York at F.I.T. (Fashion Institute of Technology), Paramedical Camouflage and Bridal Make up at Lia Schoor, Trained in airbrush and hair artistry under Saturday Nights live Hair Artist, Jason Hayes. • Certificate of completion from Dinair Airbrush. Burbank, CA. • Completed numerous workshops: Last Looks Make up application for Asian and Africa skin types Las Vegas, NV. WORK EXPERIENCE: • Christine Gardner / FLAUNT / ATTACHED 1996 – Present Fashion and Accessory Designer, Hair and Make up Artist • Roy Sakuma Ukulele Studios 1990 – 2005 Ukulele Instructor • Surfline Hawaii, Jams World 2001 – 2002 Developed “Lil’ People” Kids line of clothing and merchandising items. REFERENCE: Tanna Dang The Wedding Cafι Owner 808.591-1005 Ryan Brown ADR Modeling Agency Owner 808.596.2524 Cecilia Domingo The Bridal Boutique Owner 808.597.8893 Film Credits:

  • Public Access 4 of 5
    Key Beauty and Special Effects Make up Artists
    Christine & Levon Gardner
     
  • Scared Shitless
    Key Special Effects Make up Artists
    Christine & Levon Gardner

Freelance Make-up and Hair Artist for Weddings and Special Occasions

Key Make-up & Hair Artist for Oxygen Channel Banyan Productions Series, Nice Package

Key Make-up & Hair Artist for History Channel Interview

Make-up & Hair Artist: Honolulu Community College Fashion Society Fashion Show 2003

Make-up & Hair Artist: University of Hawaii Fashion Program Photo Shoot 2003

Susan Page Lead Make-up & Hair Artist for Oahu and Neighbor Islands working with professional female, male, and children models. Assisting photographer Russell Tanoue.

Pageant Competitions:

  • Mrs. Hawaii 2002 competitor
  • Mrs. Aiea 2002
  • Miss Honolulu Community College 2000
     
New York City Fashion Tour 2001

Stylist/Dresser: 2000 & 2001 French Fashion Show

Head Dresser/Stylist: 2000 & 2001 Escada Fashion Show by the Japanese Women’s Society

Choreographer/Model: Hawaii Pacific Fashion Show 2000

Producer & Choreographer: Pipeline Cafι Fashion Show 2000

Head Dresser/Stylist: Bank of Hawaii Fashion Show by Kanoe Miller

Fashion Show Designer/Model: Through the eye of the Needle 2001

Print ads for the Honolulu Advertiser and Star Bulletin

Guest Speaker at high schools throughout Oahu to explain the significance of the Beauty/ Fashion Industry
 
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