| Faces Etc. of MN
Staff Biography's
Debbie Carlson ~ President of Faces Etc.
Debbie Carlson believes in divine destiny!-Having a love affair with the beauty industry that has spanned 30 years, the front door of Faces Etc. of MN, her new “Professional Makeup Artistry Training and Advanced Educational Training Center, for Licensed Beauty Professionals in Minneapolis, Minnesota reads:” Where Beauty and Passion Meet”.
This is a combination of both things she feels strongly about…Beauty the industry, and a strong Passion for what you do!
Debbie began teaching makeup long before graduating from Vera Slater beauty school in 1978.She grew into every facet of the industry-holding all the beauty licenses Minnesota has, from Salon owner, Manager Operator, Licensed Instructor and School Manager-.she has used her passion to fuel her education.
Debbie has worked every aspect of the industry from Platform Artist, Bridal Makeup Artist, Motivational Speaker, Commercial Artist, Teaching and Educating for all aspects of the beauty business, most recently as Director of one of the leading Beauty and Cosmetology Esthetics programs in Mpls for 7 years, where she wrote all the curriculum, helping launch the very first Paul Mitchell Partner /IDI Partner school!
Debbie knows education., and how to motivate students into a career as a working, successful Beauty Professional
Utilizing her organizational skills, Debbie also was hired as the Organizer and Head Judge for Skin Inc’s. Professional Makeup Artists Competition in 2002. She was President of one of Minnesota’s NCA affiliates for 2 years and, Debbie worked as a Look Good Feel Better Volunteer, and is currently serving on the “MNSPA” Salon Professional Educational Team-teaching and educating in the areas of skincare and makeup applications- having her work published in many beauty trade magazines.
As a Freelance Makeup Artists for Commercials, Corporate and Medical Videos, Hi-Def TV, Print, Fashion Shows and more, she has wielded her brushes for many major Corporations including Land-O’Lakes, Super America, Shop NBC, KSTP, WCCO, KARE11, Living Word, UPN 9, Abbott Hospital and More-working on clients like Peter Jennings, Beverly Sassoon, Peter Daniels, Rev. Oral Roberts, Kenneth Hagin, Miss Minnesota and Mrs. Minnesota pageants, Kenneth Copeland, and Pastor Mac Hammond. From Government Officials to Prime Ministers from Israel-she is often asked:”who is the most famous person you have worked on’? Without a doubt it isBarbie!-I worked on Barbie when I was a little girl, practicing different hair styles and painting on various makeup applications. And everyone knows who “Barbie” is!
With two of her four daughters following in her “Beauty Industry” footsteps, as passionate Beauty Professionals-
Debbie is also the grandmother of nine, with four granddaughters who also share a love for hair and makeup they are often found playing “makeovers”- she says:” The beauty industry is our blood~ it is our destiny”!
We love education, and that is what Faces Etc. of MN is all about… Advanced Education-“learning is what keeps the beauty industry fresh and exciting”! And one right relationship can change the course of your life forever ~ some of my most precious friends are from the industry…working with colleagues and peers that you love and respect will stir your passion and quest for excellence, and be your biggest source of fulfillment!
That is what we have a Faces Etc. of MN -Beauty Professionals in every sense of the word-“by Professionals... for Professionals” with a desire to give back to the industry, we have become mentors for the licensed professionals!
Kristin Schmid~Director of Faces Makeup Artistry Courses
Kristin Schmid is a commercial makeup artist with over 20 years experience. She began
her career as a licensed cosmetologist in Los Angeles; Ca. Working for a major hair company, Kristin instructed makeup seminars for peers in her field and executed makeup styles for many
Videos, runway shows, bridal and print.
Moving to Minneapolis in 1992, Kristin began working as an artist and educator for MAC cosmetics. Kristin has taught basic and new product training and launching of industry trends, for employees. She has done educational seminars for the public, executing beauty application techniques, for women of all ages and specializing in the mature face!.
In the mid 90’s Kristin began her career as a freelance makeup artist-enjoying her work in many feature and independent films, commercials, music videos, and print work.
Kristin’s expertise has allowed her the opportunity to book artists for jobs, create looks for runway shows and Makeup events as well work on many large corporate accounts, both in Mpls, and across the United States
Kristin has worked in educating undergraduate students in local beauty schools-teaching them all the skill and love she has for the beauty industry, not only in the area of makeup but in the industry as a whole.
Kristin has been instrumental in changing lives, stirring passions and developing leaders in the beauty profession for the past 6 years.
Her most recent endeavor has been heading up the Faces Etc. of Mn, Professional Makeup Artistry 130 hour Certification course, where she takes the students from the very basic elements of makeup application and techniques, to discovering the most amazing
and creative makeup talent within.
Kristin is not only an amazing and talented educator; she has a gift to inspire her students to be all they can be!
As Director of Faces Etc. of Mn, she has lent her skill and craftsmanship to the overall development of the course, equipping the student‘s who graduate with not only a top notch career, but real life lesson’s in how to work and be successful in the world of Makeup Artistry!
Kristin believes life is about the details, color, imagery, and art-what more is there to live for!
Kristin is licensed in Minnesota as an Esthetician and a Beauty Instructor.
Brenda Augustine~ Director Advanced Educational Training Center
Brenda graduated from the Aveda Institute in MPLS in 1999, with her Esthetics’ License. She soon became known as the bikini queen utilizing her amazing talent with various waxing techniques. Throughout her education, Brenda was well aware of the importance of becoming proficient and skilled in all disciplines, regardless what part of the field you love the most you need to have a broad understanding of all your license encompasses!
Brenda started her career at a well known upper scale salon, working as their only esthetician, building her clientele base quickly with the help of advanced classes offered by the product line she carried. Attending as many classes as she could over the next 2 ½ years-she was asked to help teach the classes and do some of the practical demonstrations. Brenda was hooked~
She could see the importance of understanding the place that Advanced Education played in the overall success of anyone wanting to work and excel in this industry.
By 2002 Brenda had pursued and received her Instructor’s License and began teaching at one of the leading Esthetic schools in Minneapolis! By teaching so many different aspects of the industry, she learned how to teach students, the” beauty of the beauty industry” (which she says proved to be extremely valuable as an educator). This changed the destiny of my career.
Brenda’s passion ignited, and she soon became known for being one of the leading “theory educators” in the state for undergraduates, and grew the program to the top of the charts! But there is more than just getting a license- you need to stay educated as the industry changes quickly, especially the skin care industry! There is a great need for advanced education in all areas of the beauty industry, now through Faces Etc. of Mn; Brenda is using her passion to bring education to the masses
Brenda was involved at the ground level helping to launch the first Paul Mitchell Partner School including a partnership with the International Dermal Institute. Brenda was teaching education that would normally be taught at the post graduate level, teaching cutting edge education is where Brenda excels in her gifting. As an educator for the past 6 years Brenda says:” I am very proud to have been a part of molding so many successful careers”.
For the past four years, Brenda has been a member of Minnesota Salon and Spa Professional Association (MNSSPA, an elite group of educators in the state). She participates in organizing the Heartland Beauty Expo, as well as Instructs and teaches as a Platform Artist.
Also working as a freelance Makeup Artist, Brenda began doing make up for many local projects, working the last four years for Art wear in Motion; she was also the Makeup Artist for a local set and fashion Designer, doing many holiday events and runway shows.
Brenda also has worked as a Makeup Artist for Elizabeth Arden cosmetics, and continues to do other various freelance work, while developing the Advanced Education classes at Faces Etc. of Mn.
Brenda is well aware of the intense need for on-going education out in the industry and she is proud to be the Director of Faces Etc of Mn’s AdvancedEducationalTrainingCenter (ETC) bring advanced education to all beauty professionals! |
