Resumé
IMAGING PROFESSIONAL
Performance Arts Hair, Wig & Coloring Stylist | Historical Authenticity Expert | Photographer
Extremely knowledgeable styling professional with highly creative flair and extensive technical skill in designing and executing unique images for. performers in Broadway, Film and TV productions that are true to contemporary or historical periods. Committed to the process of being innovative, while honoring the clients’ wishes in customizing the design. Aware of the importance of on-going training to stay abreast of major trends in the hair and make-up industry, as well as keeping in tune with evolving cultural trends and relevant social media indicators.
• Exceptionally communicative across all organizational levels, exercising tactful yet firmly persuasive interpersonal skills and effective leadership. Solicit feedback to ensure satisfaction and improve support operations.
• Affable and accommodating with empathetic interpersonal skills.
• A quick study with a keen eye for detail, anomaly and anachronism.
• Effective time management, multitasking and prioritizing; comfortable working in high stakes, fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.
• Technical skills include an extensive repertoire of cutting styles and creative styling of all types of multi-racial and synthetic hair textures, aesthetically matching complexion tones and balancing makeup and hair for polished image.
Six-time Tony Award-winning Audra McDonald’s ‘GYPSY’
Majestic Theatre on Broadway, Manhattan, NY
Directed by George C. Wolfe and Choreographed by Camille A. Brown;
Starring Danny Burstein, Joy Woods, and Jordan Tyson
Men’s Groomer to Danny Burstein and Principle Cast 10/2024 – Present
Kit Kat Club at the August Wilson Theatre, Cabaret Manhattan, NY
Hairstylist & Men’s Groomer 03/2024 – Present
Schubert Theater on Broadway, Manhattan, NY
Alicia Keys’ Tony Award-winning musical Hell’s Kitchen
Directed by four-time Tony Award Nominee Michael Greif
with Choreography by Tony Award Nominee Camille A. Brown
Men’s Groomer 03/2024 – Present
Barrymore Theater on Broadway, Thornton Wilder’s Our Town Manhattan, NY
Directed by Kenny Leon; Starring Jim Parson and Katie Holmes
Men’s Groomer 09/2024 – 01/2025
FX series, The Beauty New York, NY
Directed by Ryan Murphy, Starring Evan Peters, Ashton Kutcher,
Anthony Ramos & Jeremy Pope
Groomer to Jeremy Pope 12/2024 – 05/2025
Netflix series, The Diplomat, season 3 New York Unit, NY
Starring Keri Russell
Men’s Groomer 12/2024 – 03/2025
A24 film, Marty Supreme Manhattan, NY
Directed by Josh Safdie, Starring Timothee Chalamet,
Gweneth Paltrow & Tyler The Creator
On set Barber to Tyler The Creator 10/2024 – 12/2024
A24 film, Caught Stealing Manhattan, NY
Directed by Darren Aronofsky, Written by Charlie Huston
Starring Austin Butler, Zoe Kravitz, Regina King, Liev Schreiber & Bad Bunny
Men’s Groomer & Hairstylist 09/2024 – 11/2024
A24 film, The Smashing Machine Vancouver, BC,
Directed by Benny Safdie, Albuquerque, NM &
Starring Dwayne (The Rock) Johnson & Emily Blunt Tokyo, Japan
Hairstylist & Men’s Groomer for Principle Cast 05/2024 – 08/2024
CBS, FBI S6 Brooklyn, NY
Hairstylist & Men’s Groomer for Principle Cast 11/2023 – 05/2024
Atlantic Theatre, Buena Vista Social Club Manhattan, NY
Directed by Saheem Ali (Tony Nominee, Fat Ham)
Men’s Groomer for Principle Cast 11/2023 – 01/2024
Public Theater Off-Broadway, Alicia Keys’ musical Hell’s Kitchen Manhattan, NY
Men’s Groomer 10/2023 – 01/2024
New York City Center, Off-Broadway production of Pal Joey Manhattan, NY
Directed by Savion Glover and Tony Goldwyn
Wig, Hair & Makeup Assistant Supervisor 10/2023
The MET, X: The Life and Times of Malcolm X Manhattan, NY
Men’s Groomer 10/2023
American Conservatory of Music, The Soul Train musical The Hippest Trip San Francisco, CA
Acted in capacity of Associate Designer/Wig Stylist & Men’s Groomer for all cast 08/2023 – 10/2023
• Assisted head hair designer, overseeing total hair continuity for the run of the show.
KIDZ BOP Music Video shoot, Manhattan, NY
Department Head - Hairstylist & Men’s Groomer 07/2023
Broadway production, Days of Wine and Roses, Manhattan, NY
Starring Kelly O’Hara and Brian d’Arcy
Men’s Groomer to Brian d’Arcy and male principle cast 06/2023 – 07/2023
Netflix film, The Union Manhattan, NY
Starring Mark Wahlberg and Halle Berry
Men’s Groomer & Hairstylist 06/2023
TV production, Power Book II: Ghost, season 3 Manhattan, NY
Period Men’s Groomer 06/2023
A Complete Unknown, Bob Dylan Biopic Manhattan, NY
Starring Timothy Chalamet 03/2023 – 06/2023
Hairstylist & Men’s Groomer
FX production, American Horror Story, season 12 Manhattan, NY
Men’s Groomer & Hairstylist 05/2023
Netflix series, Eric Manhattan, NY
Starring Benedict Cumberbatch 05/2023
Men’s Groomer & Hairstylist
A24 film, Y2K directed by Kyle Mooney of SNL Manhattan, NY
Starring Jaeden Martell, Rachel Zegler, Eduardo Franco & Alicia Silverstone
Men’s Groomer to Mason Gooding & Hairstylist 04/2023 - 06/2023
Broadway production, Tony Award-winning Shucked Manhattan, NY
Men’s Groomer 04/2023
HBO Max, And Just Like That, season 3 Manhattan, NY
Men’s Groomer to André De Shields 03/2023
Paper Mill Playhouse, Hercules Millburn, NJ
Acted in capacity of Associate Designer/Wig Stylist & Men’s Groomer for all cast 02/2023 – 03/2023
• Assisted head hair designer, overseeing total hair continuity for the run of the show.
Warner Bros. movie, Wise Guys Manhattan, NY
Directed by Barry Levinson, Starring Robert Dinero
Period Hairstylist & Men’s Groomer for entire cast. 02/2023 - 03 - 2023
A24/Netflix, Survival of the Thickest Manhattan, NY
Starring Michelle Buteau & Tone Bell 2022
Men’s Groomer/Third/Hairstylist
• Groomer for Tone Bell
NBC, The Calling (The Missing), David E. Kelley Manhattan, NY
Men’s Groomer/Key Hairstylist 2022
• Groomer for Steven Pasquale & Hairstylist for lead actors Juliana Canfield,
Karen Robinson, Noel Fisher, and supporting principles.
CBS, East New York Manhattan, NY
Men’s Groomer/Third/Hairstylist 2022
• Groomer for lead actor Lavelle Schley
Amazon, Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Manhattan, NY
Men’s Groomer 2022
HBO Max, Inside Amy Schumer Manhattan, NY
Men’s Groomer/Hairstylist 2022
Netflix, A Jazzman’s Blues produced and directed by Tyler Perry Atlanta, GA
Key Men’s Groomer/Wig Stylist/Hairstylist 2021
• Cut and styled the lead male actors Joshua Boone, Ryan Eggold, Austin Scott
and supporting principal actors.
• Cut and styled women’s wigs.
CBS, Endgame Manhattan, NY
Men’s Groomer 2021
HBO, That Damn Michael Che Brooklyn, NY
Starring Emmy-nominated Michael Che 2021
Men’s Groomer
Showtime, City On a Hill Manhattan, NY
Starring Kevin Bacon & Aldis Hodge 2021
Men’s Groomer
Disney, Buckets (formerly Chang Can Dunk) Stamford, CT
Men’s Groomer 2021
Netflix film, Hustle Philadelphia, PA &
Directed by Jeremiah Zagar; Produced by and Starring Adam Sandler & Queen Latifah Mallorca, Spain
Key Hairstylist/Men’s Groomer 10/2020 – 12/2020 &
• Groomed and maintained continuity for the lead actor opposite Adam Sandler, 08/2021 – 10/2021
and actual NBA player Juancho Hernangómez, as well as his stunt double,
Boban Marjanovic and many of the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team such as
NBA Allstar and MVP Julius ‘Dr. J’ Erving, Kyle Lowry, Matisse Thybulle,
and Actor Jaleel White.
Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam Manhattan, NY
Freelance Photographer 2020
CBS, The Good Fight Manhattan, NY
Wig Stylist/Men’s Groomer 2019 – 2020
• Wig Stylist for six-time Tony Award-winning Actress Audra McDonald
• Men’s Groomer for Nyambi Nyambi
Netflix, American Son, Emmy & Golden Globe nominee Kerry Washington Manhattan, NY
• Personal Groomer & Makeup to Steve Pasquale, Film Production 2018 – 2019
Broadway, Film, TV, Video & Ad Productions Manhattan, NY
Freelance Hair Stylist/Wig Stylist & Men’s Groomer 2018 – 2020
• American Son (Promotional ad for Broadway production and Netflix series)
Men’s Groomer for male leads Steve Pasquale, Eugene Lee and Jeremy Jordan
• Children of a Lesser God (Tony-nominated Broadway production)
Men’s Groomer to the lead Joshua Jackson and the entire cast
• A Soldier’s Play (Critic’s Choice for Broadway production)
Men’s Groomer to leads Blair Underwood and Jerry O’Connell, as well as all the male actors
Nominated for an ANTONYO Award for Best Hair & Wig Design
• Broad City (Comedy Central series)
Men’s Groomer for Hannibal Buress
• Kiss Me Kate (Tony-nominated Broadway production, starring Kelli O’Hara)
• The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Multiple Emmy Award-winning series)
• The Deuce (HBO series nominated for Golden Globe Award)
Best Barber Manhattan, NY
Principle Barber/Men’s Groomer 2014 – 2018
• Catered to upscale and celebrity male clientele.
The Studio Cincinnati, OH
Manager, Master Hair Stylist and Barber 2009 – 2014
• As integral member of start-up, designed interior layout of salon during construction to maximize efficiency.
• Managed staff and daily affairs of the salon, including hiring, orienting, and assigning staff.
• Introduced Nudred hair twist process for natural hair styles.
• Consistently introduced and implemented latest techniques to position salon on cutting edge of industry.
• Trained staff in hair design, coloring, cutting and utilizing emerging technology.
• Color treated and styled a multicultural clientele using state-of-the-art techniques to optimize their appearance.
Turning Heads Cincinnati, OH
Chief Hair Stylist, Colorist and Barber 2003 – 2009
• Responsible for staff and salon management, including recruiting, evaluating and hiring staff.
• Established strong client relations based on exceeding their expectations in coloring and styling suggestions.
• Utilized newest methods for color/texture treatments including straightening, waving, volumizing, conditioning.
Other Experience 1996 – 2018
• Hairstyle Photographs Featured in Vanity Fair online, Marie Claire online, Esquire.com, Ebony.com,
Vogue online for womenswear designers Maryam Nassir Zadeh and Maki Oh, and at the Met Gala
• Instructor of Hair Cutting Techniques – Paul Mitchell Academy
• Hair and Wardrobe Stylist – Two Showcase Events
• Hair Stylist and Photographer – Cinci Chic Magazine
• Photographer, Videographer, Design & Layout – Grid Online Hair and Lifestyle Magazine
• Hair Stylist and Photographer – Procter & Gamble Marketing Event
• Hair Stylist, Groomer and Photographer – Cincinnati Bengals Football Team
• Hair Stylist and Photographer – Album of Vocalist Siobhan Gabrielle (Jennifer Hudson’s Background singer)
• Hair Stylist – Styled the Writer Darnell Moore for Harry’s Shaving Company Global Ad Campaign
• Exhibiting Photographer – Mixed-Space Cincinnati Gallery
• Exhibiting Photographer – Runway Background at Philadelphia Fashion Week
————— PRIVATE CLIENTS —————
• Jaleel White (Actor/Host)
• Eric André (Comedian, Actor, Writer, Producer, Musician and TV Show Host)
• Ruth Carter (Tony Award-winning Costumer Designer)
• Jerry Mitchell (Tony Award-winning and Olivier Award-winning Director and Choreographer)
• LaChanze Sapp (Tony Award Winner)
• Max Von Essen (Tony Award Winner)
• Joshua Jackson (Broadway, Film and TV Actor)
• Hannibal Burress (TV Actor)
• David Payne (Olympic Medalist)
• David Hollister (Grammy Award-winning Recording Artist)
• Jermaine Gresham (NFL tight end)
• Caleb Anderson (Architect and Designer)
• Craig Melvin (Today Show host, MSNBC News Anchor and Journalist)
• Curtis Jackson (News Anchor and Journalist)
• Lavell Crawford (Comedian)
• Pretty Ricki (Recording Artist)
• Anthony Elle Williams (‘Project Runway’ All Stars’ Winner, season 6)
————— EDUCATION & CAREER DEVELOPMENT —————
Local 798 Hair & Makeup Union Competency Certificate 2019
Shea Moisture Brand Ambassador Continuing Education Classes 2015
Cincinnati School of Hair Design and Barbering Completion Certificate 2003
Paul Mitchell School Continuing Education Classes 2003
Design Essentials Continuing Education Classes 2003
University of Cincinnati Major: Biological Sciences 1999 – 2002