Effy Mensah
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I'm new to the industry but I'm eager to lean from Jr/Senor stylist.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Assistant Hairstylist
The Good Doctor
08.2022 - 04.2023
- Kept up to date with current afro american styles for cast members (bi-weekly changes to hair)
- Completed basic styles for cast by using strong blow-drying and curling abilities.
- Trimmed, cut, and shaped hair and hairpieces based on cast preference.
- Determined appropriate hair treatments based on conditions and textures.
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit cast appearance and fashion choices.
- Created memorable experiences, adding bonus services such as head and neck massages during appointments.
- Educated cast about products and self-maintenance for healthy hair based on needs and preferences.
- Stayed updated on current hair trends and techniques to make customers look fashionable and increase satisfaction.
- Educated cast on products to maximize benefits.
- Scheduled cast appointments and rearranged individual time slots to meet demand.
1st Assistant Hairstylist (wig Specialist)
ShoGun
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Japanese bold caps and wig application
- Cleaned and cared for 500 plus wigs
- Supervised cast on set for resets
- Learned proper techniques for Japanese half wig placement (samurai style)
- Washed and sanitized linens, equipment and salon tools.
- Managed inventory of hair products and items and requested new supplies to meet expected demands.
Assistant Director
Zoeys Playlist
08.2019 - 09.2020
- Worked closely with 1st assistant Director to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of film operations.
- Trained and mentored new employees on industry practices and operations.
- Helped preparing script breakdown and stripboard, listing probable requirements of performers and extras in each scene
- Preparing “day out of day” schedules for performers and determine cast and crew calls
- Coordinating the preparation of the call sheet for the cast and crew
- Directing background action and supervise crowd control
- Process minor contracts, extra releases, and on occasion obtaining execution of contracts by performers
- Coordinating the work of any additional Assistant Directors and/or PAs
- Preparing the daily production report and end of day paper work
Assistant Director
Multiple Employers
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Distributing scripts and script changes (after shooting has started) and call sheets to cast and crew
- Distributing, collecting, and approving extra vouchers, and placing adjustments as directed by the 1AD on the vouchers
- Communicating advance scheduling to cast and crew
- Facilitating the transportation of equipment and personnel
- Processing minor cast contracts, extra releases and, on occasion, securing execution of contracts by performers
- Coordinating with production staff so that all elements, including cast, crew and extras, are ready at the beginning of the day, and supervising the wrap in the studio and on location (local, nearby and distant)
- Signing cast members in and out
- Maintaining liaison between PM and/or the production office and the 1AD Director on the set
- Assisting the 1AD to direct and place background action and supervise crowd control
Education
Diploma - Hairstylist
Blanch MacDonald
Vancouver, BC06.2021
Diploma - TV/Film Broadcasting
NAIT
Edmonton, AB04.2015
No Degree - Certification
Directors Guild Of Canada (BCIT)
Vancouver 11.2016
Skills
Textured Hair:
- Braids
- Corn rows
- wig prep & application
- Weaves
- 3A-4C hair styling
- basic cuts
- Color Application
- Perms
- Film and Television Hair
- Hair Extensions
- Hair Conditioning and Styling
Timeline
1st Assistant Hairstylist
The Good Doctor
08.2022 - 04.2023
1st Assistant Hairstylist (wig Specialist)
ShoGun
09.2021 - 06.2022
Assistant Director
Zoeys Playlist
08.2019 - 09.2020
Assistant Director
Multiple Employers
06.2016 - 08.2019
Diploma - Hairstylist
Blanch MacDonald
Diploma - TV/Film Broadcasting
NAIT
No Degree - Certification
Directors Guild Of Canada (BCIT)
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