Michelle Raasch is a 32-year-old makeup artist and tutor with over 1 year of experience in makeup artistry and 9 months of experience teaching makeup artistry. She has worked on fashion shows, bridal makeup, photography shoots, and television. She holds a diploma in makeup artistry and a bachelor's degree in fashion design.

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MICHELLE RAASCH
DATE OF BIRTH : 22 July 1983
AGE : 32 Years
AVAILABILITY: Immediately
CONTACT NUMBER : 021 355 353
EMAIL ADDRESS : mishraasch@gmail.com
PROFESSION
Relief Tutor at Kristen Stewart
School of Makeup
Freelance Makeup Artist
Co-ordinator /Planner in
Clothing Manufacturing
Michelle Raasch has 1 year hands on experience in Makeup Artistry and 9 months of
relief tutoring in Makeup Artistry at Kristen Stewart School of Makeup, along side 8
years experience in the field of Retail Manufacturing responsible for co-ordinating and
planning of departments.
KEY CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Worked voluntarily backstage doing makeup for New Zealand Fashion Week 2015,
with Kristen Stewart School of Makeup. 27-31
st
August 2015.
Worked backstage for Showbiz Christchurch on The Phantom of the Opera, styling
hair and wigs for the principal cast, from 9 April to 2 May 2015.
Durban Art Gallery – Red Eye Intersection visual arts showcase in 2005.
A finalist in Vodacom Durban July Young Designer Award in 2004.
Presented an entire Men’s wear clothing range for The DDC (Durban Designers
Collection) in 2004.
CAREER HISTORY
MAKEUP TUTOR:
31
ST
July 2015 to Present
Kristen Stewart School of Makeup.
Relief work when Kristen Stewart & Claire Randall are not available, both Day and
Night Classes.
Standing in on classes includes demonstrating makeup tutorials and critiquing
student’s class work.
BRIDAL:
30 September 2015
Bridal Makeup for Victoria Nunn at the Rendezvous Hotel.
13 August 2015
With This Ring Bridal Magazine - September 2015, Cover shoot and pg4 Brides of
Merivale Advertising. With Kristen Stewart School of Makeup, Brides of Merivale,
Portfolio Modelling Agency, Corking & Friends and Johannes Van Kan.
30 May 2015
Bridal Makeup for Kate Heinz on wedding day, Flower Girl Included.
FASHION:
8 March 2016
Client Longbeach Apparel, Sleek Lola AW16 Range, with Aaron Lee Photography.
Hair & Makeup by Me
21 February 2016
Test Shoot for Model Daize Beal with Unique Model Management, Amazir Aknine
Photography with Kristen Stewart School of Makeup, Makeup and Hair by Me.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
1+ Year in Makeup Artistry
8 Years in Fashion
QUALIFICATIONS
Diploma in Makeup Artistry with
Distinction from Kristen Stewart
School of Makeup graduated
2015.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
Fashion Designing from
Nottingham Trent University
graduated 2005.
MEMBERSHIPS
M.A.C Pro Member -
M.A.C Student Pro – 3/03/2015
COUNTRIES OF WORK
EXPERIENCE
New Zealand
Republic of South Africa
REFERENCES
Kristen Stewart (Director
Kristen Stewart School of
Makeup) Mobile: 021 432 237
Email:
Kristen@kristenstewart.co.nz
Claire Randall (Kristen Stewart
School of Makeup)
Mobile: 021 766 382
Email:
Claire@kristenstewart.co.nz
Sarah Greenwood Buchanan
(Showbiz Christchurch) –
Mobile: 027 330 3755
Email: sarbi2@me.com

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Aaron Lee
Aaron Lee Light + Shape
Studio (Photographer)
Mobile: 021 555 687
Email: aaronleenz@gmail.com
Arlene Tipler
Merchandise
Manager/Designer Longbeach
Apparel LTD, Vargo (Fashion
Client)
Mobile: 029 293 5891
Email:
Arlene.tipler@longbeach.co.nz
15 February 2016
Client Harvey Cameron – Elaine Jumper, x1 Male/Female Model both Hair &
Makeup. Shoot with Client from Invercargill Active Corporate Wear AW16.Aaron Lee
Photography.
26 and 27 January 2016
Client Longbeach Apparel, Tony Preen AW16 Range and Champagne Shots with
Aaron Lee Photography. Makeup & Hair by Me.
21 November 2015
CPIT PITCH Fashion Show, I headed up a team for Designer Rebecca Walters, with
Kristen Stewart School of Makeup.
6 and 7 November 2015
Hagley College Fashion Show, Designer Rosie.
16 October 2015
Dance/Fitness Shoot & Head shots with Aaron Lee Photography.
27 to 30 August 2015
Makeup Backstage for New Zealand Fashion Week 2015. With Kristen Stewart
School of Makeup. Designers showcase were Frances Jerard, Carena West,
Confitex, Kids Republic, So Coco.
14 July 2015
New Model Talent, Hair & Makeup, Photographer Bianca Szentpeteri.
19 June 2015
Ivy Blue Fashion Show at King of Snake, Makeup for Kristen Stewart School of
Makeup.
28 May 2015
Makeup for New Talent Male Model Shoot, Client NZ Models, with Aaron Lee light
Shape Studios.
21 April 2015
Makeup for New Brand launch for Milliner Susi Mears from Seventh and Figg with
Aaron Lee.
10 April 2015
Makeup for Amazir Aknine photo shoot with Portfolio Models for ‘Fresh Face Friday’
concepts.
9 April 2015
Makeup for Portfolio Modelling Agency Teen confidence course x3 faces at KSSM.
24 March 2015
Makeup for Andre’ Glynn and Portfolio Models Photo shoot at Hagley Park Botanical
Gardens.
10 March 2015
Makeup for Lynn Woods Fashion Show AW15’, with Portfolio Models.
FILM:
16 to 29 February 2016
Makeup at Orly Productions, Fashion Reel For Portfolio Modelling Agency with
Kristen Stewart School of Makeup.
27 May 2015
Makeup for CTV Live – The Owl and the Pussycat, Talk Show – x5 guests.
14 May 2015
Makeup for CTV Live – Special Guest Sara Ford, participant of the World Transplant
Games 2015 in Argentina.
6 May 2015
Makeup for CTV – The Owl and the Pussycat, Talk Show.
MUSICIAN/MEDIA:
5 March 2016
Makeup for Maya Payne, Canterbury Orientation Week – Live Performance.
23 February 2016
Makeup for Portrait/Media Shots for Russian born New Zealand Classical Crossover
Singer Yulia Townsend (MacLean).
6 August 2015
Makeup for Maya Payne female musician, EP Cover release for Falling. By Amazir
Aknine Photography.
27 May 2015
Makeup/ Hair styling for 5 Male Musician, Matty Smith and 104’s, Aaron Lee Light
Shape Photography. Media and Cover Shots. Matty Smith EP Cover Release for
Before You Lay Down. – Bird.

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CORPORATE:
24 March 2016
Chambers PR Makeup for Company Head Shots, Johannes Van Kan Photographer,
with Kristen Stewart School of Makeup.
10 August 2015
Makeup for Novo Design for client Orbit Protect, Cover of their Business webpage
advertising International Student Insurance and Experience NZ Insurance.
FORMALS/OCCASIONS:
18 March 2016
Engagement Makeup for Sarah Keenan.
22 January 2016
Erin Honey Personal Headshots x4 different looks, Wendy Quinn, CP Photography.
4 November 2015
50
th
Wedding Anniversary Makeup for Grandmother and Grand-daughter.
18 September 2015
One on One Private Makeup Lesson Emma Broadbent.
13 July 2015
Teen Community Makeup Basics Class – 12 Girls.
19 June 2015
Formal Makeup for Group of 3 for Papanui High School.
6 June 2015
Black Tie Ball Makeup for Mature Ladies x2.
22 May 2015
Formal Makeup for Canterbury University Ball, on Shaina Greenwood.
16 May 2015
Makeup for Special Anniversary Dinner, on Jodi Swart.
THEATRE:
31 August to 12 September 2015
Wig Styling/Maintenance/Dressing for Showbiz Christchurch at Isaac Theatre Royal
for Monty Pythons Spamalot.
2 August 2015
Elvis One Night with You at Christchurch Isaac Theatre Royal. Makeup for backup
singer women’s group of four. Two male cast members’ hair styling and makeup.
16 July to 1 August 2015
Wig Maintenance/ Dressing and Principal Makeup on Chelsey Domaine, for New
Zealand Opera, Madame Butterfly, Christchurch Isaac Theatre Royal.
2 April to 2 May 2015
Hair and Wig styling on Principals for Showbiz Christchurch’s Phantom of the Opera
at the Royal Isaacs Theatre.
January 2010 to February 2013
I joined R&R Marketing in January 2010 as a Coordinator/Planner specialising in
Ladies, Men’s and Kids Accessories and Jewellery for leading Retail Brands.
October 2009 to December 2009
I joined South Central Manufacturing in October 2009 as a Merchandise Coordinator,
specializing in Ladies and Men’s Clothing Wear for leading Clothing Brands.
February 2007 to January 2009
I joined Gemelli T/A Que Clothing (Imfashini T/A On-Q) in February 2007 as a Design
Merchandiser, specializing in Ladies Clothing Wear for leading Clothing Brands.
April 2006 to February 2007
I joined MDD Fabrics in April 2006 under the mentorship of Mr Mark Kelly, and was
based in Amanzimtoti, Kwa-Zulu Natal as a Clothing Design Coordinator specializing in
Ladies and Girls Clothing knit wear manufacture.
January 2006 to March 2006
I gained my first clothing design and manufacturing experience working under Lead
Designers Maggie and Joe as a Design Assistant for Lizzard International. Lizzard
based in Durban Kwazulu-Natal, Specialized in Ladies, Men’s and Kids Clothing Surf
wear.