New York Buzz On Beauty

Introduction: Internal and External Beauty Summary * Emmy award-winning skincare specialist/makeup artist, permanently certified cosmetic professional (artistry and cross-contamination) * Board-certified micropigmentation artist and board-eligible registered dietitian * More than ten years of pre- and post-op patient care, including diet therapies, weight loss, and vitamin regimens, to facilitate healing * A specialist in medical microdermaplaning, a-state-of-the-art skin treatment Professional Experience Sharon Giese, MD, New York, NY 2008 to Present Patient Care Specialist Description: • Independent management, responsible for patient care, in a high-volume plastic surgery practice • Provide overall health and wellness for patients and clients • Leading board-certified micropigmentation specialist, including all permanent makeup: lips, eyebrows, eyeliner, and specializes in areola tattooing, for cosmetic and cancer patients. • Develop weight loss programs for each specific patient/client • Utilize specialized dietetic techniques in hastening the healing process, and in preparation patients for procedures • Conduct pre- and post-op conditioning, which includes diet therapy and targeted vitamin therapy to facilitate healing • Heavily involved in detox programs, determining food allergies in anticipation of long-term weight loss programs • Perform all internal/external beauty, including state-of-the-art microdermaplaning. This non-invasive procedure exfoliates the skin and regenerates new skin cells. It removes the top layer of skin. Dermatone is applied to scrape off all of the dead skin cells, providing a longer lasting result than microdermabrasion. • Execute superficial and medical chemical peels for prevention and treatment of skin damage • Generated a substantial increase in client base George Beraka, MD, New York, NY 2000-2008 Patient Care Specialist Description: • Provided pre- and post-op patient care, within a plastic surgery practice • Performed microdermaplaning, chemical peels, and other beauty, skincare and nutritional therapies • Researched, formulated and developed a full skincare line, “George Beraka, MD.” New product was enhanced with natural ingredients and essential oils to facilitate the healing process. • Participated in all areas of the practice, including skincare, nutrition and vitamin therapies, and pre- and post-operative care 5151 Seacoast Towers Day Spa, Miami Beach, FL 1993-1999 Owner Description: • Owned and managed a full-service spa and salon • Hired and managed a staff of 20, including payroll and schedules • Spa treatments included facials, massage therapies, nutritional counseling, full hair, manicure and pedicure Makeup Artist (Representative Credits): • Positioned a new makeup line for QVC, Michael DiCesare Beauty for QVC, a new concept in color cosmetics; color correct makeup • The “David Letterman Show,” 1999-2003 (Emmy Awards 2001 and 2002) • Bravo; “Inside the Actor’s Studio;” Ben Afflec, Gweneth Paltrow, Melanie Griffith, Helen Hunt, Ed Harris, Burt Reynolds, Kevin Klein, Carly Simon, Vanessa Redgrave, Hugh Grant, Antonio Banderas, among others, 1999 • Developed and launched the Laurie Lombardi Cosmetics line at Henri Bendel, and 15 Cosmetics Plus stores in New York City • “Analyze This,” Tri-Star Pictures film, starring Billy Crystal and Robert De Niro, 1998 • “Summer of Sam,” Spike Lee film, 1998 • “Practical Magic,” film starring Aiden Quinn, 1998 • “Holy Man,” film starring Eddie Murphy, 1997 • “Addicted to Love,” film starring Meg Ryan, 1997 • “Great Expectations,” film starring Gweneth Paltrow and Ethan Hawke, 1997 • “Donny Brasco,” film starring Al Pacino, 1997 • “Saturday Night Live,” 1984-1998 Honors and Certification * Emmy Award from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, "Outstanding Achievement" in makeup for "Late Night with David Letterman," 2000 and 2001 * Nominated for an Emmy Award from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, "Outstanding Achievement in Makeup" for a drama series, "As the World Turns," 1986 * Board-certified micropigmentation artist, American Academy of Micropigmentation * Member, Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals * Certified Permanent Cosmetic Professional, certified in both artistry and cross-contamination * Board-eligible registered dietitian * Certified aerobics instructor * Certified in lymphatic drainage, massage, facials, and holistic medicine Education * B.S., Clinical Nutrition, Cum Laude, Hunter College of CUNY, New York, NY * Masters Program including Internship, Hunter College and New York Hospital, New York, NY * MS/PhD Program, Holistic Nutrition, Clayton College of National Health, Birmingham, AL Board Eligible for RD