Background & Experience

I stumbled into makeup at a very young age. Each woman in my family has always had an eccentric taste and an unhealthy relationship with makeup. My mother and mamaw were no exception. Of all the iconic women in the world, I always think of them when I think of blue eyeshadow and red lips! They both loved that look and my Mamaw rocked it most days of her life. Safe to say, it runs in the family. Artistry and design in general do. I am among incredible painters, sketch artists, calligraphers, knife makers, and am a painter myself. Between watching Martha Stewart put a room together, my aunt paint rocks, my mother paint her eyes, and my uncle sketch buildings and carve jewelry, I have always had an innate flair for design and artistry. It has been a gift and skill that I have nurtured and enjoyed not only as a profession but also as a hobby.

I am a native Chattanoogan! I study Interior Architecture at UTC and have had a season or many studying arts, nutrition, biology, and natural medicine at various universities in the area and on the other side of the country.

I am also a United States Army Veteran. I served my country as a Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Specialist. That was my actual job title. For all my fellow battle buddies, that’s a 74 Delta, Hooah!

My professional makeup career started ten years ago with Chanel. It was a HUGE deal to me then and, looking back, the best decision I ever made for my career. It exposed me to EVERY kind of woman. Taught me deeper empathy and accelerated my artistry skills. I later went on to be a regional artist for the brand, working events and traveling locally.

Outside of Chanel, my freelance career took off. Before I knew it, I was working weddings, music videos, photoshoots, and cranking prom girls out like no one’s business.

As my time with Chanel came to a close, I decided to dive deeper into skincare and took a position with Philosophy as a skincare representative and advocate for the area. I remained with the company as I pursued my interests in health and nutrition at Bastyr University.

When that chapter ended I returned to Chattanooga, worked a few freelance gigs, took an artist position with Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, then chose to take a step back from the industry and find my purpose.

I had the privilege of working with Melanie Casey Jewelry as her Director of Digital Design & Marketing (left field or what!?). Did I learn business? DUH! And from such a powerhouse! The lessons she personally and professionally taught me have proven potent and absolutely priceless.

During my tenure with MC I discovered two passions/hobbies that turned into more professions! I am a roller-skating wizard and killer graphic designer!

My MC chapter found its close and I felt art and health pulling me. My makeup and digital design businesses were birthed into existence. As my makeup career has evolved and I have tailored it to my skills and needs, consulting has been my greatest passion. So, I decided to pair down to consulting only and fill my itch for the artistry portion through my best friend’s business as an artist on her team, Jessica Eubanks MUA.

I am a proud graduate of Co.Lab’s Co.Starters Cohort.

So here I am, neurodivergent, small business consultant-Graphic Designer-Roller Skater-Makeup Artist-Entrepreneur-beauty consultant.

I am BACK with more effervescence, business savvy, tenacity, and charisma than ever!

Chanel Makeup artist
2011 – 2015

freelance makeup artist
2011 – present

philosophy skincare consultant
2015 – 2016

bobbi brown makeup artist
2016 – 2017