Makeup: Career Services
The Blanche Macdonald Centre is committed to assisting our students during the school-to-work transition. The Makeup Diploma Program includes a Resumé Preparation and Career Search Skills component in which students learn how to market themselves as Makeup Artists. They learn the essential art of networking and how to write and maintain a specialized CV (curriculum vitae) that will present their skills and experience to the best advantage.
A career in Makeup Artistry happens over time and the most successful artists are those who continually invest in upgrading their skills, diligently expand and diversify their portfolios and cultivate an ongoing support network to help connect them with opportunities available in their field. We recognize this dynamic at the Blanche Macdonald Centre, which is why we took the initiative in creating the Career Services department. Headed up by an extraordinary team of Human Resource professionals, the students and graduates are given ongoing resources and support to assist them in launching careers in their chosen field.
Your industry work experience begins as a student. With endless postings of volunteer or paid work assignments, our Career Services department fields hundreds of calls for student makeup artists for student films, theatre productions, dance companies, in-store promotions, fashion shows, and special events.
As a graduate, you will receive continual support on how to earn credits and how to apply for permitee status for the film unions (IATSE local 891 and ACFC). You will learn what it's like to work on independent productions, what rates to command for commercials or fashion shows, and which product suppliers are reputable and reliable. Through the tireless efforts of our Makeup Director, Makeup Department Head, Makeup Faculty, and Career Coordinator, the Blanche Macdonald Centre is completely immersed and connected to all aspects of the Makeup industry. There is immense effort placed in promoting our graduates to the best companies and career opportunities and in helping you succeed in your chosen career.
Jennifer Angers Daerendinger
Career Director, Makeup Department
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Jennifer has had an impressive career in the luxury retail brand industry for over twenty- two years. She was a valued member of the Chanel management team for ten years: five in Toronto, and five in Vancouver. She shone as an Associate Buyer for Tiffany and Company, moving to a Cosmetic Department Manager position with Holt Renfrew; one which she held for a number of years. Jennifer’s passion for networking is palpable. She continually connects and collaborates with artists, designers and entrepreneurs. Best of all, Jen connects the Blanche Macdonald Makeup students and graduates with her networks and encourages them, in turn, to build their own. Combining her proven sales approach with her dynamic and frank personality, Jen manifests success for anyone she works with. She has an uncanny ability to connect the right person with the right opportunity; just one of the many reasons industry employers, students and graduates are glad she leads the Blanche Macdonald Centre Makeup Career team. |
Heather Sosa
Career Coordinator, Makeup Department
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Heather’s passion for cosmetics as a teenager has grown into an extensive career in the Cosmetic Retail industry for over twenty years. She has worked on numerous demo teams, as a Counter Manager for YSL Fragrance, for a television production company, and as a valuable member of Holt Renfrew’s fragrance and cosmetic management team for eleven years. Heather’s proven ability to inspire and train new hires, as well as consistently exceed sales targets, has resulted in numerous commendations and awards. Her customer service and sales abilities combined with her positive and empowering attitude have translated into a strong mentorship model for the Blanche Macdonald Makeup students. Whether it’s in the classroom or in the industry, Heather continually coordinates many successful volunteer and career placements. Contact Heather Sosa |
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