Background & Experience

I stumbled into makeup at a very young age. Watching my mamaw and mothers paint their faces every day, each unique to them. Some were bold and eyecatching while others were refined and understaed. Naturally, I landed soemwhere in the middle and so did my artistry. Art runs in the family. 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 studied Interior Architecture, Biology, Nutrition, natural medicine, and fine art at UTC and various universities across 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!

With over 14 years in the beauty industry, I’ve worn many (very stylish) hats:
Luxury beauty artist, regional brand educator, film and commercial makeup artist, graphic designer, consultant, and creative director. Every role has shaped how I show up for my clients today—with precision, passion, and a deeply human approach to beauty.

I began my career in 2011 with Chanel, where I quickly rose to become a regional artist. I later joined the ranks at MAC, Bobbi Brown, Dior, and Calvin Klein, sharpening my artistry across a diverse range of faces and formats. My skincare knowledge expanded at university and while working with Philosophy, and I stepped into the world of luxury fragrance with Initio Parfums Privés and Parfums de Marly.

I’ve been the go-to artist for:

• Destination weddings (including a full wedding in Greece)

• Film + television, including Every House Is Haunted (SXSW 2023) and Dolly in the Woods (2024) featuring Seann William Scott and Ethan Suplee

• Editorial + commercial campaigns for businesses across Chattanooga

• High-touch private clients who want makeup that feels effortless, elegant, and uniquely tailored

Beyond makeup, I’m also a self-taught graphic designer and brand strategist. I’ve built countless brand identities, websites, and digital assets—including my own. I served as Director of Digital Design & Marketing for Melanie Casey Jewelry, where I led design strategy and learned the backbone of creative business from the inside out.

Whether you’re coming to me for bridal makeup, commercial work, or a beauty consult with a side of branding advice—I bring the same clarity, curiosity, and attention to detail to everything I do.