Kate's Story
With a love for people and an artistic background, Kate has always been drawn to the unique qualities that make each individual beautifully special and distinct. This quality has set her apart in an industry that focuses on covering flaws and one-size fits all tailoring. Kate recognizes the unique and fragile nature of each creative environment and takes her role very seriously as the calm before the storm. It is her passion to care for the individual and bring excellence to a project, that makes working with her a pleasure. Starting her career in 2005, Kate is a celebrity, editorial, and commercial makeup artist and hair stylist specializing in beauty and airbrushing. She has over fifteen years of experience in fashion, entertainment, and film. Kate has lived in Los Angeles, Nashville, Philadelphia, and New York City. She is now based in Austin, Texas.
RESUME
Education
BELMONT UNIVERSITY – NASHVILLE, TN MAY 2008 Degree: B.B.A., Music Business
Certification & PRO Qualifications
- CERTIFIED AIRBRUSH MAKEUP ARTIST 2006 Fox Image and Makeup Artistry – Nashville, TN
- CERTIFIED SPECIAL FX AIRBRUSH APPLICATOR & PRO ARTIST 2013 Temptu Airbrush Cosmetics– Los Angeles, CA
- CERTIFIED ORGANIC PRO ARTIST 2010 MLA Esthetics/SH. Cosmetics – Philadelphia, PA
- ADDITIONAL PRO ARTIST LINE TRAINING – USA 2010-2019 Makeup Forever, Elizabeth Arden, Shiseido, Biotherm, Clarins, MAC/Estee Lauder, Naimes, Nigels, Frendz
FILM + TV:
- ABC News: George Stephanopoulos, Michael Nutter, and other political figures for Budget Debate
- ALCATEL PULSE: Commercial and Branding Campaign
- Annie Moses Band Music Video “Blush”
- CRICKET MOBILE: Commercial
- Cliff Graham Speaker Promotional Video “Kavode”
- DICKIES: Promo Campaign
- ENTERPRISE CAR RENTALS: Commercial
- E! WAGS LA
- FCA Wyoming Commercial & Branding Campaign
- GOLO Program Infomercial
- Montgomery Gentry Music Video “What do You Think About That”
- OXYGEN’s “The Girls” Pilot Episode with artists Stealing Angels
- SHEA MOISTURE: Commercial and Branding Campaign
- STI Turf Commercial with Bowstring Studios
- TRU-TV: “Good Clean Fun” Pilot Episode
- TRU-TV: “How To Be A Grown Up” Tv Show: 4 episodes
- Vinyl Pinups “Heart Shaped Sunnies” Music Video
- White Stripes Music Video “Icky Thump”:
CORPORATE/PRINT:
- ATX Fest
- Adopt Together
- Au Courant Paris Look-Book
- Amaroq Headpieces Ads
- Bentevi Swimwear Ads
- British VOGUE
- Cricket
- Cobra Kai: Netflix Press
- Drexel University & Bank of America: University magazine
- EMMY Magazine
- Exforge Pharmaceutical: Euro RSCG Life Catapult, educational print & advertising
- Generosity Water
- Hari Mari 2020
- Julian Gold Spring 2019, Fall 2020, SPRING 2020
- Kingdom: Audience Network Press
- Mighty Macs Movie Print Pomo
- NEW YORK TIMES: Rachel Hollis
- PARX Casino: Parkettes Calendar and press
- Rad & Refined Look-Book
- SXSW
- TX Vision Clinic
- Urban Decay
- WOMAN Magazine
CLIENTS:
- Annie Montgomery
- April Love Geary
- Billy Zabka
- Caroline Cutbirth Hobby
- Chelsea Lanks
- Hank Fortener: GM RocNation
- Jacqueline Rezak- Owner of Rad & Refined
- Jason Walker
- Jennifer Wayne
- Jon Hurwitz
- Kevin Max
- Khara Aerts of Vinyl Pinups
- Lindsey Morgan
- Hassie Harrison
- Heidi Mueller Murray
- Heidi Hamilton
- Joshua Malina
- Matt Lauria
- Michelle Lauria
- Marty Kove
- Megan James
- Molly Reed
- Monroe Alvarez:
- Montgomery Gentry: Columbia
- Rachel Hollis
- Ralph Macchio
- Sheree Zampino Fletcher
- Stacey Hanke
- Tanya Lopez
- Tayla Lynn
- White Stripes
PRODUCTION COMPANIES/PHOTOGRAPHERS:
- Amusement Park, CA
- Bowstring Studios, PA
- Chuck Willis Photography, CA
- Fullscreen, CA
- Robert Ascroft Photography, CA
- Mountain View Creative, TN
- Ryan Smith Photography, TN
- Cameron Powell Photography, TN
- Jana Cantua Film, TX
- Rherorik Creative, TN
- Red Skyline Productions, CA
- Michael Spain Smith Photography, PA
- Sarah Barlowe & Low-Field Official Photography, CA