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Biographies of our staff members:  Sara Williams, Director of the Modeling Division. Sara Williams has worked as a high-fashion model, based out of New York and Washington D.C. for seven years. She was signed with both the Ford and Elite Agencies. Her runway experience has offered her the opportunity to work with some of the best hair, makeup, and fashion designers in the business. Sara has been featured in publications such as Allure, Glamour, and American Woman Magazine. She has also worked as a spokes-model for top companies including Redken, Nioxin, and Jungle Care. Television appearances include the Ford Supermodel of U.S. Contest, Elite Look of the Year, and Entertainment Tonight. Now as an independent Marketing Executive, Sara Williams, speaks to groups about Networking, Building your Portfolio, and Personal Care on both the East and West Coasts.  Debbie Zachry Skin Care Instructor and a Certified Professional Makeup Artist. Debbie Zachry has several years experience in the skin care and wellness industry as an independent contractor. She has worked for John Robert Powers as their Promotions Director and has been involved in the modeling industry for the past 4 years. Prior to that, Debbie spent over 20 years in the corporate world working in administrative roles and as an event program manager and understands the demands and dynamics of that environment. She lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and children.  Dawn Panasiti, Instructor for “The Makeup Artist Academy” is a Certified Professional Makeup Artist. Dawn Panasiti is also involved as an instructor in the Modeling Division of the “Do It For You Group”. She will be teaching the Image, Poise and Appearance segments.
Dawn comes to us with a background as a Performer in Professional Ballet, Stage Performance, and in Musical Theater. During this time, she not only performed, but gained and developed her skills with stage and character makeup. Dawn’s participation in the America’s Junior Miss Pageant opened the door for her to become one of the signature “Breck Girl” models, where she met some of the top fashion and beauty professionals in the business. She appeared in well known magazines throughout the country. Dawn has been a judge for various pageants worked in public relations and education. She brings many wonderful qualities to our program. Ballet and acting require the same disciplines as modeling; being ready in an instant to go before an audience in full dress or costume, practicing correct posture, grace, charm, energy, eye contact and making a connection with the audience using your personality (or that of the character you are playing). Much training goes on for those who pursue modeling, acting, ballet, etc., any profession that involves being “on stage”. Following the directions of various directors, producers, getting into character, having discipline, dedication, wanting to practice, having patience, dealing with the repetition until it’s right, perfect posture, gracefulness, calmness and all the other characteristics mentioned above, make a winner in the modeling field. There is a lot more to this area than walking down a runway with beautiful clothing. These are the qualities that Dawn brings to the Makeup Artist Academy and to the “Do It For You” Modeling Division.
 Suzanne Bryan, Administrator of “The Makeup Artist Academy” and “Do It For You Group”, Certified Professional Makeup Artist and web site designer. Art and color have always been an interest in Suzanne’s life since childhood. A box of crayons safely tucked in a pocket along with a little tablet to draw on was enough to keep her occupied no matter where she was or for how long a time. A Bachelors degree was received with majors in Art and Literature and an Masters degree in education from Eastern Michigan University. Suzanne has taught just about every grade level and subject matter there is, especially while substitute teaching. She was a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor, taught computer skills to College Students with disabilities, created informational materials and scheduled programs involving many colleges and universities throughout California. Suzanne has strong organizational,marketing, communication and people skills. She is creating a clothing line for people with particular types of disabilities in memory of her Mother. She has a passion for making a positive difference in others’ lives. Makeup is one of the areas bringing about that exciting experience. She received her Professional Makeup Certificate by training at “The Makeup Artist Academy” in El Dorado Hills, CA, from the President/CEO, Marie Wetherell, in 2007. |
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