Meesha Spurr is a special effects artist and makeup student with expertise in prosthetics, practical special effects skills, character design, mask making, and prop creation. She has a BDES Honours degree in special effects from Bolton University and is currently pending her BDES degree. Her objective upon graduating is to gain a teaching position to pass on her advanced special effects skills to others.

1. AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Special effects
(latex, silicone, gelatine,
alginate, plaster, resin, rencast,
plat gel, monster clay, oak
clay, chivant clay, wed
clay, ball cap plastic wax,
character
wheels and bruise gels, illustrator
palettes. )
Prosthetics
Prosthetic designer.
(sculpting/moulding/colouring/
applying
prosthetics)
Practical skills -
Hair Puncturing and laying
Fashion and bridal make-up,
Character design/ concepting
Creature design
Mask making, face casting,
sculpting,
Body art
Doll Artist
Prop-making.
ACADEMIC
QUALIFICATIONS
Bolton university.
Pending: BDES Honours level 4
in special
effects in TV and film.
Level 3 media make-up for TV
and film B-tech – Pass
Level 3 Extended project – B
Level 3 art B-tech – B
Warrington Collegiate
Level 3 Musical Theatre Diploma -
certificate pending.
GCSE’S – A-C
PERSONAL DETAILS
Meesha Spurr
T: (01925) 711819
M: 07936636417
E: meesha.spurr@Hotmail.com
D.O.B: 4/10/1994
Nationality: English
Site:
FacebookPage/blog :
Meesha Louise Spurr
Make-up Student
PERSONAL SUMMARY
I am an artistically inclined individual and on completion of my special effects
in TV and film course in June 2017 my key objective is to gain an entry position in
teaching the art and skill in special effects for TV and film, with a view to building
a career as a professional teacher with many advanced skills in the chosen field to
pass on to
others.
I am a self-motivated, conscientious and enthusiastic person. Flexibility and support
come as second nature coupled with an ability to communicate effectively,
particularly under pressurised situations. I believe these interpersonal and
communication skills are vital in a dynamic work place environment.
I have an excellent track record in achieving challenging targets and deadlines, both
as an individual and as an effective member of a wider team.
WORK EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Multi year project Bolton university production for short film ( Dec 2016). Wand
prop creation assignment Bolton university Feb. (2015). Yearly Halloween
business producing and applying customised prosthetics for customers. Owner of
IN-SPURR-ATION doll and creature creator company. London Fashion Graduate
Week; hair/make-up for photo shoot, (March 2013).
Warrington Wolves R.F.C. pantomime; make-up artist (Dec. 2012). Miss
UK/Manchester make-up artist (Nov. 2012). Gallery Studio/Warrington;
hair/make-up for photo shoot (Nov. 2012)., Her Majesty's Theatre/London;
performer (2009 – 2012).
In addition to the above, I have also undertaken make-up duties for a numerous
variety of productions for assignments at Bolton university expanding my skills and
knowledge as a sculptor, moulder, caster and makeup application and painting.
Extra skills like hair laying have been achieved through my own doll company
selling dolls all over the world.
Voluntary work as advance teacher and choreographer in local primary schools and
choreographer for
torch production, Children's Theatre Company/Warrington Collegiate. This has
given me experience in how do deliver content and work with a variety of
different aged children.
KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Self-confidence and an ability to take the initiative, often in situations
without precedence, (including public speaking/planning).
• Delivering challenging targets/deadlines set by production executives
• Delivering competent work, often within short timescales.
• Working and communicating with fellow workshop workers to
create/develop
concepts for productions.
• Being open-minded and creative - capability to interpret clients'
requirements, (from oral or written briefs) and carrying out makeovers.
• Being an accomplished problem solver and communicator, whilst working
quickly but still effectively.
Whilst at university, I have also been able to develop my skill base through creating
my own dolls, which led to my own business, and also producing assignment work
at Bolton university . This has enabled me to build up a range of key workplace
related skills such a team-working, communication, patience, flexibility, focus,
time-management, multi-tasking, self-confidence and self- motivation. Identifying
customers’ needs, exceeding customers’ expectations and providing clear, concise
and accurate information in a dynamic work environment.
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Art, photography, films, debating, media make-up, beauty, sculpting, prop-making,
mask-making, body art and hair styling. interior design
REFERENCES Available on request