Ella Christenson

Experience

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  BHS

  May 2011 - May 2011

  Retail Assistant

  This was a one week work experience that I did at BHS, Eastbourne.My responsibilities were:Recovering the shop floorChanging the fixturesHelping customers with queries Using a barcode to collect certain items from the stockroomMaking store tidy and presentableHelping in the stock room

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  C & Brewers & Sons

  Oct 2012 - Apr 2013

  Finance Administrator

  My Responsibilities for the job role were: - Paying Invoices - Inputting data onto the System- Checking VAT

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  Sussex Downs College

  Jan 2014 - May 2014

  Fashion Designer, Makeup Artist & Stylist
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  Hastings Direct

  Jun 2014 - Aug 2015

  My responsibilities for this job role were: - Registering new claims - solving queries and problems with claims- Solving customer Complaints - Answering incoming calls- Admin work My responsibilities for this job role were: - Paying Invoices - Sorting through documents - Checking VAT- Post room duties

  • Claims Customer Service Representative

    Oct 2014 - Aug 2015

  • Motor Claims Administrator

    Jun 2014 - Oct 2014
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  Ella-Lauren Creative Director

  Jan 2016 - now

  Freelance Creative Director

  Responsible for applying makeup and prosthetics to aesthetically enhance celebrities, performers, individuals, entertainers, or for special events such as weddings or dates. Work independently or with a team. May also style hair. Working on theatrical productions, movie sets, photography shoots, backstage at concerts, or on television shows. Teach makeup application to clients. Suggest skin care routines. Fit wigs and hairpieces. Work quickly and accurately under pressure. Maintain awareness of health and safety issues and legislation. Show less

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  United Nations

  Jan 2017 - May 2018

  Team Leader/Artist - Make-Up Dept (Moulage)

  Within this role I had to lead a team of 6 makeup artists within the Simex Series International Simulation event. The responsibilities for this role included strict time management of the team to get 1200 actors ready before the exercise and to adhere to health and safety for the event and actors due to a ‘traitorous’ working locations and various actor ages.

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  Ella Christenson Creative

  Feb 2017 - Apr 2017

  Creative Director/Editor and Hair And Makeup Artist

  Short Green Screen Film based on the Female Empowerment in a Nuclear Apocalypse.

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  EllaCCreatives

  Mar 2017 - Mar 2017

  Head Makeup Artist for Prosthetics Competition
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  Wild Arrow Styling

  Mar 2017 - Mar 2017

  Hair & Makeup Designer & Artist

  Responsibilities:- Creating a Sleek hairstyle and a dewy makeup look suitable for location shoot.- Prior research for sports campaigns.- Research into SS17 trends

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  Vision Back To The Future

  Mar 2017 - Mar 2017

  Hair and Makeup Artist & Stylist

  Responsibilities:- Creating identical hair styles with make up on an array of models on a short time limit- Dressing and quick changing models- Time Management

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  The Dow Chemical Company

  Mar 2017 - May 2017

  Responsibilities:- To create an identical statement hair and make-up for a variety model- Style and dress the models (Quick change)- Touch up before catwalk shows Responsibilities:- Make Up & Hair design & research- Concept Design for show garments- Styling and Sewing garments together

  • Hair & Makeup Artist and Stylist

    May 2017 - May 2017

  • Hair & Makeup Designer - Research Team

    Mar 2017 - Apr 2017
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  Casey O'Callaghan Costume

  Apr 2017 - Apr 2017

  Hair & Makeup Artist and Designer

  Responsibilities:- To execute a 1950’s inspired hair and makeup look that complements the colours of a vintage dress, in a short time frame on location.

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  ANONSTYLE Magazine

  Apr 2017 - Apr 2017

  Hair & Makeup Artist and Designer.

  Responsibilities: - To create a hair and makeup design suitable to go with the garments for a location shoot.- Source products and materials.- To create a precise statement look for a variety models in a small time frame.

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  Retro Chic Boutique & Christenson-Design

  Jun 2017 - Oct 2017

  Social Media Manager

  Responsibilities: - Creating a brand aimed at a specific demographic.- Using statistics and keywords for utmost consumer interaction. - Updating and the upkeep of the social media profiles and websites.

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  Natalie Allana Artistry

  Jun 2017 - Jun 2017

  Creative Director & Photographer

  Responsibilities: - Problem Solving - Studio and Location Lighting - Editing - Sourcing a Location for SS18 lookbook photoshoot- Direction of models - Styling

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  Horrify Me UK

  Jul 2017 - Jul 2017

  Hair And Makeup Artist

  Responsibilities: - To create a concept for a character with a back story and prep everything before the shoot date.- Prep kit and model.- Create the look in a set time space.- Assist the photographer and direct the model.

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  The Kings Theatre

  Aug 2017 - Aug 2017

  SFX Theatre Make-Up Artist.

  Makeup Artist at The Kings Theatre open day in Portsmouth. Responsibilities: - Creating small SFX cuts, scar and burns on members of the public to gain interest in the creative arts. - Teaching people about makeup health and safety. - Childs facepainting and glitter application.

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  Fraught Productions

  Sept 2017 - Sept 2017

  Freelance Makeup Artist

  Job Responsibilities Include: - Designing and creating looks for the on screen characters for the horror comedy short film.- Touch ups of makeup and hair on set. - General other duties such as; cleaning, wardrobe and runner etc

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  Solent University

  Sept 2017 - Aug 2018

  Handle: @solentmakeupandhairdesignDuties: Pitch the social media page ideas, make a business plan for the progression of the page, lead a small team of people in collecting and editing images and attending events to be advertised online. Also within this role I had to make branded content for the Instagram page, including filmed interviews and campaign shoots. This role also included leasing with clients and potential influencers through email and phone calls. Duties: To oversee the Makeup and Hair Design rooms of the graduate exhibition, put a router together to have staff in at all times to monitor the exhibition, give small talks/tours regarding student work and to discuss the makeup course to possible new students, ambassadors and the general public. Job Responsibilities Include setting up a hair and makeup demonstration stand at various open days and adhering to strict health and safety rulesPublic speaking to prospective students about university life and discussing with them the makeup and hair design course. Creating looks and executing them on the day to give the public a view into the industry. Duties: Within my supervising role I was in charge of four makeup and hair studios over the weekend whilst students caught up with work. I had to delegate work to other employees, address work problems and be an insightful link between the upper management and other employees.

  • Social Media Director

    Jan 2018 - Aug 2018

  • Graduate Summer Show Assistant

    Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

  • Hair And Makeup Demo Artist

    Sept 2017 - Jun 2018

  • Weekend Supervisor

    Sept 2017 - Jun 2018
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  Bad Cow Media Production

  Nov 2017 - Jul 2018

  Creative Director

  For the Creation and Production of: THE ODD EXHIBITIONMy role included creating the concept with in-depth research into the topic, the final outcome of a short film and subsequent advertising campaign. Within this project I was the leader of a large team of creatives which gave me a chance to use my time management, planning and managerial skills and helped me to gain skills within a leadership role.

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  Sands&Hall

  Dec 2017 - Dec 2017

  Hair And Makeup Artist
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  BBC

  Dec 2017 - Dec 2017

  SFX Makeup Artist

  For this role I was the SFX makeup artist and designer for a short comedy sketch involving three actors and the black plague. I had to create and apply some prosthetic pieces in a short time frame whilst adhering to strict health and safety rules on and off of the set.

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  Torchlight Heritage

  Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  Within this role I worked alongside other volunteers at Torchlight Heritage to help with the smooth running of the Simex Series makeup team and with other events such as Zombie and Historical encounters. This role included teaching others how to use makeup products to create authentic wounds for the simulation and researching trauma, casualty and wounds and their scientific names for smooth running of the makeup department. Volunteer Zombie in the Zombie encounters experience at Fort Widley, Portsmouth.

  • Volunteer Make-Up Artist

    Jan 2018 - Jun 2018

  • Volunteer Actor

    Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
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  MODA Editorial

  Mar 2018 - Apr 2018

  Photographer

  Duties: Within this role I was the editorial photographer in which I had to use my initiative and skills to direct the model and the set to create images for a printed book piece surrounding the commercialisation of eastern european folklore. This role got me to further use my skills with studio lighting and as a director.

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  Euphoria Magazine

  Mar 2018 - Mar 2018

  Photographer

  Within this role I was the editorial photographer in which I had to use my initiative and skills to direct the model and the set to create images for an online blog piece. This role got me to further use my skills with studio lighting and as a director.

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  RE:SO

  Apr 2018 - Apr 2018

  Hair And Makeup Artist
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  MASSStudio

  May 2018 - Jun 2018

  Photographer

  Similar duties to a lot of the other photography jobs. Duties: Working with clients to discuss the images they require and how they want to use them seeking out appropriate photographic subjects and opportunities. Carrying out research and preparation for a shoot. Working in different locations and circumstances to get the right image. Using an extensive range of technical equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting and specialist software communicating with photographic subjects, putting them at ease, encouraging them and directing them. Show less

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  Love Shouldn't Hurt

  Jun 2018 - Jun 2018

  Photographer

  Duties: Working with clients to discuss the images they require and how they want to use themseeking out appropriate photographic subjects and opportunities. Carrying out research and preparation for a shoot. Working in different locations and circumstances to get the right image. Using an extensive range of technical equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting and specialist softwarecommunicating with photographic subjects, putting them at ease, encouraging them and directing them.

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  Mayflower Theatre

  Jun 2018 - Jun 2018

  HOD Makeup and Hair Artist

  Duties: the smooth running of the makeup and hair department on specific days through the matinee and evening shows. To discuss problems with management and directors with quick changes. To lead a team of make up and hair artists and make quick decisions on styling questions. To assist others with their designated characters hair and makeup. To make sure everyone is adhering to health and safety protocols.

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  Graduate Fashion Week

  Jun 2018 - Jun 2018

  Exhibiting Makeup Artist and Photographer

  Work that I had previously done for numerous publications was featured at GFW in MODA and AnonStyle Magazine.

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  Yours Clothing

  Sept 2018 - now

  Retail Sales Merchandiser

  Duties including: Store cleaning, replenishing stock, putting out new lines, working to daily andmonthly targets, bra fitting, window changes, customer service and cash handling.