Lisa McManus
The BodyRtist
thebodyRtist@hotmail.com 0402 360 245
Outstanding Administrator Makeup and Effects Artist Wig and Hair Dresser Extensive Training Experienced Skilled & Adaptable
The BodyRtist - Freelance Makeup, Special Effects Artist & Wig Dresser Sydney, NSW 2006 - present Lead and Assistant Makeup and Special Effects Artist Lead and Assistant Wig and Hair Dresser Wardrobe Mistress/costumer/stylist Numerous corporate and independent clients including Theatre Royal, Channel 7, City of Sydney, Text Pacific, Stables Theatre, Rock Eisteddfod, Escendi Films, Select Academy of Dance, Australian Centre for Photography, Ultimo TAFE, Bankstown Grammar School, Australian Theatre for Young People, Soot-ii-Hothersall Designs and numerous others. • Design, application and removal of makeup for: - Bridal and formal occasions - Fashion – photographic and runway - Beauty & editorial - Period, Aging, Casualty/Trauma for live theatre and performance, TV and Film - Corrective – Lip, Face, Eye, Nose Shaping - Character/animal/clown makeup, effects & prosthetics - Face and Body Painting • Dress and apply lace front and hard front wigs • Make and apply latex/plastic Bald Caps • Research, Design, make and apply Facial Prosthetics, Facial Hair • Lifecasting and Mould Making • Airbrushing for Body and Prosthetics • Design and style hair • Script Breakdown including Budget, Scheduling and Character Analysis • Design, style, source, construct costuming for dance and live performance groups • Training in application of makeup for performance and stage to Dance Groups and students • Training in application of makeup, skin care and brow shaping to adult and teen clients for everyday use and special occasions
Ajkun Ballet Theatre Company, USA Igea Rimini, Italy, Albany & New York, USA 2012 Intern, Wardrobe and Administration Launder, repair, source and purchase costumes, accessories and props for the Summer program, including full length ballet Don Quixote and contemporary dance pieces Pack and unpack, bump in and out during summer touring program Administration work including Facebook, email and website updates Chaperone and supervision of minor ballet trainees including medical appointments, travel and leisure activities
Department of Education and Communities Sydney, NSW 1996 - present School Administration Manager, Various School in Sydney, 2006-2013 Casual School Administration Manager, Nuwarra Public School, 2001-2006 Permanent, Full Time School Administration Manager, Bringelly Public School, 1996-2001 Permanent, Full Time In addition to the responsibilities of School Administrative Officer, the Manager is responsible to the principal for the efficient management of financial and administrative functions of the school and the supervision and training of Administrative Officers and Support Officers within the school. • Financial management including decision making, budget preparation and monitoring, financial advice, and management of end of year financial procedures by way of computerised and manual systems • Implementation/maintenance of school financial systems including banking, reconciliation, accounts receivable/payable, BAS/GST & financial roll over • Adhere to WH&S obligations • Supervision of School Administrative Officers including: - allocation of staff - allocation and co-ordination of work in the areas of financial and administration procedures, and support for teaching and learning activities - identification and facilitation of training needs of Administrative and Support Officers - monitoring of work output - monitoring of staff leave - ensure the principles of EEO are applied - facilitate performance management for Administrative and Support Officers • Development and implementation of school management and business plans • Management of computerised and manual financial and administrative systems using both PC and Mac platforms and Windows, Mac and DOS systems • Office management including the development and maintenance of administrative systems • Training of Administrative and Support officers (and other staff as required) in office, financial, administrative procedures and associated computer systems and programs • Conduct induction programs for newly appointed Administrative and Support Officers • Promotion of professional learning opportunities for Administrative Officers and Support Officers • Community, corporate, government, student, parent and executive liaison
School Administration Officer, Various School in Sydney, 2006-2013 Casual School Administration Officer, Greenacre Public School, 1995-1996 Permanent, Full Time Responsible to the Principal and the Administration Manager for providing assistance in school routines, classroom activities and financial and administrative duties.
• Undertake day to day banking, bookkeeping, accounts receivable/payable and general accounting duties including receipting and ordering • Telephone duties, taking messages, noting appointments and other reception duties • Enrolment and ongoing maintenance of student records • Preparation and distribution of school correspondence • Maintenance of filing, indexing and record systems • Operation and maintenance of office and classroom equipment and machinery • Arrange quotations for the purchase, maintenance and disposal of office and classroom equipment • Arrange for quotations for building and equipment maintenance • Use of computer based programs/systems to design, layout and print school publications and learning materials • Photocopying, duplicating and printing/binding of school documents and learning materials • Record, transcribe and collate information including operation of computerised administrative systems using both PC and Mac platforms • Order, purchase, receipt, despatch and stocktake of materials, goods and consumables, including compiling orders, unpacking, checking, sorting, shelving and storing items and maintaining inventories, equipment condemnings and annual stocktake • Service of school committees including processing and distribution of minutes • Care for and comfort of sick or distressed students • Administration of first aid to students • Administration of prescription medication to students
AMP Society Sydney & Parramatta, NSW 1991-1996 Commercial Property Management
Education & Training 2013
St George School of Fine Art Julie Tattam, Skincognito Thomas E Suprenant c/- Final Checks Academy -
Certificate III Arts Administration (due for completion 8/13) Face painting refresher course Advanced Bald Cap Application and Colouring
2012
Donna Mee, Empire Academy LA
Advanced Training in Bridal, Print and Runway Makeup
2011
Deborah Muller, Final Checks Makeup Academy -
Airbrushing for Makeup & Special Effects
2010
Maria Mormille
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Face and Body Painting Anatomical Body Painting
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Child Protection Training, including regular updates
2009, 2004, 2000
Department of Education
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2008
North Sydney TAFE
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Certificate of Attainment, Dress and Style Wigs (High Distinction) Certificate of Attainment, Maintain Wigs & Hair Pieces (High Distinction)
2007
Meadowbank TAFE
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Certificate III in Hairdressing (Distinction)
2006 The Art and Technology of Makeup College (3 Arts) 2006, 2004, 2001, 1997, 1995 St John Ambulance -
Certificate IV in Makeup and Special Effects (High Distinction) Senior St John First Aid Certificate
2005
Department of Education and Training
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“Working Together to Achieve Results”
2000
Department of Education and Training
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Advanced Finance Administration, GST & BAS Training
Work Cover Authority of NSW
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OH&S Accreditation Training
1996
Department of Education and Training
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“Over to You” - Interpersonal Skills Training
1995
PRODEC, Department of School Education
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Certificate of Administrative Leadership
1994
St George TAFE
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Advanced Certificate in Management
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Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Office Database, Photoshop, MYOB, and in earlier years Dos, Lotus 1-2-3. Work in both Mac and PC platforms
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School Certificate
1997, 2005
1991-present
1981
Various
Mount Saint Joseph’s Girls School
Awards & Special Recognition 2008
Northern Sydney Institute, Meadowbank TAFE -
International Hair Stylists Competition Grant
2007
Northern Sydney Institute, Meadowbank TAFE -
Annual Special Recognition Award
2006
The Art & Technology of Makeup College
Special Award - 2nd in Graduating Year, Cert IV Makeup & Special Effects
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Professional Organisations & Union Membership AMSA, Australasian Special Effects and Makeup Artists Association - 2006-present AIM, Australian Institute of Management - 1991-2005 Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) - 2007 to present Public Service Association - 1981 to 2012
Interests & Activities Family Dance, live theatre, creative and performing arts Makeup, costuming and photography Music Travel Reading Learning
Referees Mrs Megan Quigley, Owner/Designer
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Soot-ii-Hothersall Designs
0410 866 202
Mrs Karen Knowles, Administration Manager
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Select Academy of Dance
0408 295 490
Abbey Macleod-Jones, Administration Manager -
Belmore North Public School
9750 0652
Mrs Rose Manousaridis, Principal
Regents Park Public School
9644 2404
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Community 2013
PACT Centre for Emerging Artists
Arts Administration Intern
2004-2010
Select Academy of Dance
Wardrobe Mistress for all costuming for performances, concerts, photo shoots and competitions for 350 dance students ranging in age from 3-19 years
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Issue, receipt, stocktake, sales, sourcing and making of costuming and accessories
2008-2010
Newtown Performing Arts High
Parent/community member volunteer with the Dance Department Maintenance of the costume room for the Dance Department Attend monthly P&C meetings as the Dance parent representative on the Visual & Performing Arts Sub-Committee