I am the owner and freelance makeup artist for Gaby Macias Professional Makeup Artist. I have worked in all different aspects of entertainment (MTV Commercial, PSA, IMDB feature/short film credits, independent film, gorilla film, photography, special events and theatre) and have gained knowledge and wisdom from my many years in the industry. I am trained and skilled in developing, designing and executing a desired look for makeup application and on-set special f/x.

Special FX Makeup Artist

In charge of concept, design, application maintenance for the makeup and hair of clients and talent of Tattoo Nightmares Miami. Camouflaging, consealing and maintaining tattoos on clients that can not or should not show in production.

- Worked as a creative makeup artist and leader in sales.• Ambassador of the MAC AIDS Fund, I organized weekly events topromote sales/donations through creative team exercises and events.• Developed a strong relationship with the MAC team and customers,able to listen to their concerns and help them by demonstratingproduct application and proper usage.• Always improving skills and achieving goals by daily trainings andmonthly meetings.• Developed an ability to organize and control job responsibilities bykeeping a record of daily goals and sales.• Edited and organized spread sheets of inventory for products & testers.• Demonstrated excellent time management skills - knowing howto work quickly to apply makeup under time-pressured conditions.• Experienced dealing with international clients.

Maintaining, organizing and filling in stock/merchandise concerns for 12 skincare, 6 nail care, 6 hair care, 5 electronic beauty devices and the Nordstrom color and tools lines. Updating and keeping more than 20 different vendors informed on their respective lines. Creating and organizing special events and promotions. Keeping in touch and informing new and old customers of promos and events with massive e-mails, phone calls and fliers. All while trying to learn, maintain and organize the counter.

Stage crew. Loading and assembly of production set. Swing stage crew. Swing extra actor.

Make-up Artist/ Counter Manager

Assistant Stage Manager for the production of Motherhood the Musical.

Maintaining schedules for production meetings, rehearsals and cast/production staff liaison. In charge of coordinating and maintaining backstage staff including cast and crew. Acquiring and organizing props, staff and background information of production. Stage Manager, Assistant Manager, Properties Master, Wardrobe, Audio Engineer and even chauffer.

Extra/ background acting

- Worked as a creative makeup artist and leader in sales.• Ambassador of the MAC AIDS Fund, I organized weekly events topromote sales/donations through creative team exercises and events.• Developed a strong relationship with the MAC team and customers,able to listen to their concerns and help them by demonstratingproduct application and proper usage.• Always improving skills and achieving goals by daily trainings andmonthly meetings.• Developed an ability to organize and control job responsibilities bykeeping a record of daily goals and sales.• Edited and organized spread sheets of inventory for products & testers.• Demonstrated excellent time management skills - knowing howto work quickly to apply makeup under time-pressured conditions.• Experienced dealing with international clients.