Laura Jane Sessions

Make-up Artist

 

Studio 128 - Galleria Court - Pennack Rd – London SE15 6PY

Mobile: 07740 777 910 Tel/Fax: 0207 252 4588

 

E-mail: laurajsessions@yahoo.co.uk www.laurajanesessions.co.uk

 

I am a reliable, hardworking individual with a lively, friendly, outgoing personality. I am a dedicated team player who is adaptable and versatile. I am enthusiastic and relish the opportunity to turn my hand to new tasks and challenges

 


 

Experience (Higher / Further / Adult Ed)

 

Associate Lecturer (Temporary), Uxbridge College                                2006

2 Month part time temporary contract. Responsible for delivering basic

theatrical make-up techniques.

 

Course Tutor / Assessor, Bedford College                                               2004 - 2006

á       BTEC National Award in Performing Arts (Make-up)

á       VTCT Theatrical & Media Make-up (Level 3)

á       VTCT Face & Body Painting (Level 2)          

á       VTCT Fashion & Photographic Make-up (Level 2)

Direct Responsibility for the day-to-day running of the Theatrical and Media

Make-up department, delivering and assessment of the above courses,

supervision of additional modules and staff, student attendance, recruitment

& enrolment, relevant paperwork, supervising and arranging extra curricular

activities and delivering tutorials.

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Associate Lecturer / Assessor, City College Norwich                             2000 - 2004

Responsible for delivery and assessment of the above courses.

 

Visiting Lecturer, Bedford College                                                            2004

 

Visiting Lecturer, MA Screen Drama, Goldsmiths University                 2003

 

Skills Support Lecturer, City College, Norwich                                        2002- 2003     

Responsible for the delivery of skills support in relation to the Media

make-up pathway, personal tutorials and arranging additional support.

 

Visiting Lecturer, Bedford College                                                            2001

 

Course Tutor, Hartismere High School, Suffolk                                     2001

Responsible for the creation and delivery of a ten-week Theatrical

make-up programme. 

 

Qualifications

 

City  & Guilds Level 2 Hairdressing                       Bedford College                      2006

Access to Art & Design (Art History Specialism)    City College, Norwich             2004

City and Guilds A1 Assessors Award                   City College, Norwich             2003

Edexcel D32 Assessors Award                               City College, Norwich             2003

City and Guilds 7307 Certificate Stage 2               City College, Norwich             2002

City and Guilds7307 Certificate Stage 1                City College, Norwich             2001

BTEC National Diploma Media Makeup                 Norfolk College of Arts            1997

 

Relevant Training

 

John Woodbridge 1 Day Airbrushing                    NASMAH                                 2006

Dermalogica Skincare Programme                         Bedford College                      2005   

Solutions Skincare Training                                   Bedford College                      2004

SuDo Airbrush Media Makeup                                London Film Academy            2003

Grimas Intensive Makeup Course                          Treasure House of Make-up  1998

Nail Art Certificate                                                    Spangles                                 1998

Retail Aromatherapy Cert                                        Culpeper the Herbalists          1998

Diploma in Cassette Ear Piercing                           Norfolk College of Arts            1996

 

Additional Experience (Workshops / Short Courses)

 

Course Tutor – Theatrical Make-up

The Dream Factory, Playbox Theatre, Warwick (ages 10-14)                                 2007

 

Course Leader – Theatrical Make-up

Bedfordshire ChildrenÕs University (ages 9-13)                                                         2006

 

Senior Tutor - Beauty and Skincare                                                                         2006

Big Tree Little Axe Training and Education / Connexions (Ages 13-16)

 

Senior Tutor - Beauty and Skincare                                                                         2005

Big Tree Little Axe Training and Education / Connexions (Ages 13-16)

 

Workshop Tutor - Basic & Period Theatrical Make-up                                            2005

 Beaumont School, St Albans (Ages 15 –18)

 

Workshop Tutor - Halloween Face -Painting, Party Make-up                                 2004

Aylsham High School, Aylsham (Ages 8-11)

 

Senior Tutor - Beauty and Healthcare/Events Tutor                                                2004

Big Tree Little Axe Training and Education/Connexions (Ages 13–18)

Senior Tutor - Beauty and Healthcare                                                                      2004

Big Tree Little Axe Training and Education/Connexions (Ages 13–18)

 

Workshop Tutor - Basic, Egyptian, Ageing & Wounds Make-Up                            2004

Aylsham High School, Aylsham (Ages 8-11)

Workshop Tutor Character and Casualty Make-Up                                                2003

Playhouse Theatre, Norwich (Adult Ed)

 

Short Course Tutor - Beauty and Nutrition                                                              2003

Big Tree Little Axe / Connexions, London (Ages 13-17)

 

Workshop Tutor - Casualty, Character, Basic Stage Make-Up                              2003

The Playhouse Theatre, Norwich (Ages 8-16)

 

Workshop Tutor - Face Painting                                                                              2003

St Peter & St Paul C of E Primary School, Suffolk (Ages 4-7)

 

Short Course Tutor - Cosmetic Makeup & Film Makeup                                        2003

Big Tree Little Axe / Connexions, London (Ages 8-14)

 

Workshop Tutor (x2) - Casualty Make up                                                               2003

Eye Theatre Youth Group, Suffolk (Ages 8-16)

 

Short Course Tutor - Cosmetic Makeup and Nutrition                                            2003

Big Tree Little Axe / Connexions, London (Ages 11-15)

 

Workshop Tutor - Ageing and Bald Cap Application                                                2003

Hartismere High School, Suffolk (Ages 11-17)

 

Workshop Tutor - Skin Care and Cosmetic Makeup                                               2003   

Big Tree Little Axe, London (Ages 14-16)

 

Workshop Tutor - Theatrical Makeup                                                                      2002

Hartismere High School, Suffolk (Ages 11-17)

 

Workshop Tutor - Casualty Make-Up                                                                      2001

Young Mere Players, Norfolk (Ages 8-18)

 

Workshop Tutor - Basic Stage Makeup                                                                   2000

Young Mere Players, Norfolk (Ages 8-18)

 

Workshop Tutor - Casualty Make Up (Simulation)                                                  2000

British Red Cross (Adult Ed)

 

Workshop Tutor - Prosthetic Makeup for Theatre                                                   1999

Seagull Theatre Company, Lowestoft (Adult Ed)

 

Workshop Tutor - Basic Stage Makeup                                                                   1999

Seagull Theatre Company, Lowestoft (Adult Ed)

 

Workshop Tutor - Face Painting                                                                              1998

The Dressing Up Box, Essex (Adult Ed)

Industry Experience as Hair & Makeup Artist / Designer

 

Full list of industry experience available upon request

                                                                       

Skills

 

á       Excellent Knowledge of all aspects of Makeup, both theoretical and practical;

      including Film and TV (trained by Louise Young), Theatre, Fashion, Photographic,

      Historical and Period, Ageing, Body Art, Prosthetics, Latex, Casualty, and Airbrushing

      (trained by Shauna Harris / John Woodbridge)

á       Additional knowledge of Beauty Makeup including Cosmetic Makeup, lash and brow

      tinting and shaping, camouflage and corrective makeup, manicure, ear piercing and nail art

á       Good basic working knowledge of hair styling / care

á       Knowledge of Wig-making, Wig Dressing and care

á       Over 9 years experience as freelance Make-up Artist and Designer.

á       Good knowledge of IT / Computing (PC and Mac), familiar with Word, Excel, Internet etc.

 

References

Available upon request