Joseph Santagata
Long Beach
Summary
Dynamic character performer with expertise in customer service and event coordination. Proven ability to create immersive experiences through creative problem-solving and effective audience interaction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Character Performer
Once Upon An Island
Newport Beach
04.2024 - Current
- Portray various characters such as a pirate and merman.
- Collaborated with cast members to create immersive storytelling experiences for guests.
- Supervised children at all times to ensure safety was maintained while they played games or participated in other activities.
- Engaged with fellow actors to build ensemble chemistry and teamwork.
- Studied and memorized scripts to learn lines and cues.
- Assist with setting up and tearing down birthday parties.
- Assisted guests with check-in and coordinated activities throughout the event.
- Engaged children with games and activities to ensure enjoyable experiences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of party areas during events.
- Provided friendly customer service to enhance guest satisfaction during parties.
- Provided food and beverages for guests throughout the event.
- Facilitated activities, like arts and crafts or games.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between children when necessary.
- Created a friendly atmosphere throughout the event by interacting with guests in an appropriate manner.
- Helped children take part in various activities offered during the party, such as pinatas or face painting.
Special Effects Makeup Artist
AMP World
Huntington Beach
04.2025 - 10.2025
- On-call contracted special effects artist for films and videos through AMP World.
- Created diverse special effects makeup designs for various performances and productions.
- Collaborated with directors to understand vision and character requirements.
- Applied prosthetics, face paint, and other materials for realistic effects.
- Researched current trends in special effects makeup to enhance creative offerings.
- Retouched imperfections in finished makeup applications using corrective cosmetics products.
- Assisted in the creation of special effects makeup designs for film, television and stage productions.
- Edited existing prosthetic pieces with hand tools like scalpels, files, clippers.
- Worked quickly under pressure while maintaining a high degree of accuracy in all tasks completed.
- Troubleshot technical problems related to applying special effects makeups on set.
- Instructed actors on how to properly care for their skin while wearing heavy prosthetic makeups.
- Consulted with costume designers to ensure that clothing matched the look of the character's makeup design.
- Maintained an organized work area by cleaning tools and equipment after each use.
- Developed and tested new makeup products to achieve desired effects.
- Designed custom makeup looks for specific characters or scenes.
Courtesy Clerk
Vons Grocery Store
Santa Ana
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Stocked shelves with grocery items to ensure product availability.
- Assisted customers by answering questions and providing information.
- Maintained cleanliness of store areas to promote a welcoming environment.
- Bagged groceries carefully for customers to ensure safe transport.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure shopping experience.
- Provided excellent customer service by being friendly and courteous at all times.
- Packaged or bagged purchases and assisted customers with in-vehicle loading.
- Assisted with price checks, go-backs, and replenishing supplies.
- Oversaw collection shopping carts from parking lot to maintain clean, organized area.
- Directed customers to product locations throughout store to help find requested items.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area by sweeping floors and wiping down counters.
- Greeted customers and provided assistance in locating items.
- Worked as part of a team to meet daily goals for stocking shelves, cleaning.
Education
High School Diploma -
Los Alamitos High School
Los Alamitos, CA06-2025
Skills
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Script memorization
- Special effects makeup
- Event coordination
- Creative problem-solving
- Impressive singing voice
- Accurate dialect imitation
- Effective audience interaction
- Exceptional improvisation
- Strong problem solving
- Guest relations expertise
- Facial expression management
- Live performances
- Organizational skills
- Vocal variety and control
- Bagging proficiency
- Professional appearance
- Strong work ethic
- Complaint handling
- Grocery bagging
- Cart returns
- Price checking
- Product knowledge
- Positive attitude
- Guest greeting
- Sales expertise
Timeline
Special Effects Makeup Artist
AMP World
04.2025 - 10.2025
Character Performer
Once Upon An Island
04.2024 - Current
Courtesy Clerk
Vons Grocery Store
07.2023 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Los Alamitos High School