Get Ready to Slay

I’m a hair and makeup artist with experience in film, television, theater, print, and online media. I love sharing realistic techniques that help stylists thrive behind the chair.

ENTREPRENEUR + EDUCATOR + CONTENT CREATOR + COLORIST + STORYTELLER

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  • Get inspired
  • Learn new techniques
  • Build your social media & create raving fans
  • Check out when I'll be in a city near you, or find out more about hosting an event
    • WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER

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    Slay the Gigs


  • Inspiration
  • Motivation
  • Advice on slaying your life
    • DON'T STOP--GET IT GET IT!

    Some Things I've Done

    IMDB Credits

    FILM

    Internet Movie Database (IMDB) Credits
    Makeup Artist ▪ Nastiest: Music Video ▪ 2017
    Production Designer ▪ Anesthesiaphobia ▪ 2015
    Makeup/Hair Artist ▪ Boxed In ▪ 2015
    Other Film Credits
    Makeup Artist ▪ Lemonade ▪ 2016
    Makeup/Hair Artist ▪ Downtown: Dayton Music Video ▪ 2015

    WDTN TV

    TELEVISION

    WDTN Living Dayton-Blown Away product launch ▪ 2018
    WDTN Living Dayton-Spring Trends ▪ 2018
    WDTN Living Dayton-Fall Trends ▪ 2017
    WDTN Living Dayton-Summer Trends ▪ 2017
    WDTN Living Dayton-Makeup Tips ▪ 2016
    WDTN Living Dayton-Fall Trends ▪ 2015

    Theater

    THEATER

    Dare 2 Defy Productions - board member ▪ 2018-
    Dirty Rotten Scoundrels - choreographer ▪ 2018
    The Wedding Singer - ”George” ▪ 2018
    Seussical: the Musical - ensemble ▪ 2017
    Busch Gardens Entertainment-performer ▪ 2006-2008

    PRINT

    Beauty Launchpad magazine: 2019 Education Team ▪ April 2019
    Dayton Magazine-Best of Dayton ▪ February 2016
    Beauty Launchpad magazine ▪ February 2016
    Dayton Business Journal ▪ May 2015
    Beauty Launchpad magazine ▪ November 2012
    Turn magazine ▪ August 2011
    Fashion Editor for Outserve magazine ▪ 2012-2013
    OutServe magazine ▪ May/June 2013
    OutServe magazine ▪ January/February 2013
    OutServe magazine ▪ November/December 2012

    105k

    SOCIAL

    115K+ followers (10% monthly growth)
    900K current weekly reach
    2.5M current weekly impressions
    15% average video engagement
    Demographics:
    Women ▪ 84%
    Men       ▪ 16%
    Ages: 18-24 ▪ 21%
              25-34 ▪ 44%
              35-44 ▪ 22%

    Revolutionist

    ONLINE

    Passion Squared-interview ▪ 2019
    Beauty Launchpad-Bombshell Balayage ▪ 2018
    CosmoProf Beauty-Savvy Salon ▪ 2018
    Dayton.com-Blown Away product launch ▪ 2018
    Type It Out-Men's Grooming Trends ▪ 2018
    Beauty Launchpad-Balayage ▪ 2017
    Indigo Life Media-Revolutionist ▪ 2017
    Beauty Launchpad-Top Men’s Styles ▪ 2017
    Beauty Launchpad-Platinum Blonde ▪ 2016
    Beauty Launchpad-Mermaid Hair ▪ 2016
    Beauty Launchpad-Brand Building Part 2 ▪ 2016
    Beauty Launchpad-Brand Building Part 1 ▪ 2016
    Beauty Launchpad-Dawn to Dusk ▪ 2016
    Dayton.com-Salon Etiquette ▪ 2015
    Dayton Daily News-Cut-a-thon ▪ 2015
    Hospice of Dayton Hair Show-YouTube ▪ 2015
    Dayton.com-Grand Opening ▪ 2015
    Dayton Daily News-Grand Opening ▪ 2014
    Dayton Business Journal-Salon J Ladner ▪ 2013
    Beauty Launchpad-Texture Interview ▪ 2013
    Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week-Love with Diego Binetti ▪ 2013