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PIA’s Guest Blogger for the month of March is make-up artist, Arianne Meade. She shares her recent adventures with us!

Hey there everyone!! I’m Arianne F. Meade and I’m a Certified Master Makeup Artist and licensed Esthetician (skincare specialist), I’ve been in our industry for the last 10 years working on independent film, print, editorial, fashion shows and major motion films traveling between Los Angeles, New York and now my home town of Denver.
What I want to talk about is the most exciting part of my makeup career came from the amazing opportunity I had when I became one of Christian Audigier’s preferred makeup artists almost 5 years ago. Working with such a super-star of a designer like Christian Audigier and Audigier Brand Management has taught me so much and given me so many great opportunities to display my skills in a fun and very creative environment.

Christian Audigier performs

Just in case you’ve been under the proverbial “fashion rock” Christian Audigier is the designer of clothing lines such as Ed Hardy Tattoo Wear, Christian Audigier the brand, Crystal Rock, Paco Chicano, Rock Fabulous, SMET and C bar A just to name a few Christian’s new lines.
So now that I’ve filled you in on some background lets get down to just how cool our Trade show, “When I Move You Move” at Caesar’s Palace, Las Vegas this last Feb. 16-19, 2009 really was…. This show is one of the biggest events of the week, if you’re familiar, there are two other Trade shows in Las Vegas at this time as well. Project and MAGIC these are all shows were buyers from around the world come to buy their favorite name brand and exclusive couture clothing from only the best designers and companies. However, my boss has his own agenda to be the most fabulous designer EVER and as a company with all of our brands we have created our trade show to rival those other silly shows as our brands truly stand alone and we, BRING IT!

Christian Audigier

This February our theme for the fashion shows at the event were dubbed “Cowboys and Indians, 2012” (by my makeup team mind you) So being the Key Makeup artist it’s my job to organize a team of 12 of the most talented and amazing makeup artists from around the nation to deliver to Christian one of the most fabulous fashion shows we’ve produced thus far. Another job I do for my shows and as a second career is branding and product placement so for this show so I acquired full sponsorship for my entire makeup team thanks to Benefit Cosmetics out of San Francisco, CA and for our amazing hair team Alterna Hair-care came in as another great sponsor, as well Ziba Beauty graciously provided my team with the Swarovski crystals we need to create our “Cowgirl” looks.

Our shows consisted of 25 female models, 15 male models (some of which were flown in from the Czech Republic!!) and we had performances by the Pussycat Dolls Lounge Dancers who were too sexy for their own good!! Now the “Cowboy” look had to be my most favorite look we got to do… Basically we arranged the gems around the eyes creating the illusion of designer sunglasses around their eyes, it really was money baby!! The “Indian Girl” looks consisted of very natural bronzed makeup with just a few touches of war paint on the cheeks and some “warrior” masks on our boys, but the best part was our amazing body painting team, Denika Bedrossian and Rob Rumsey who fully bronzed our “Indian Girls” from head to toe, as well as body painting two of our models in a full corset on the girl and a vest with a tie on our male model, truly two very talented artists I’m proud to call friends and fellow artists.

Pussycat Dolls Lounge Girls

Our shows were live each day and they kicked off with our DJ spinning for the Pussycat Dolls performance which led us into our amazing fashion shows (I was proud to say the least) and for the finale Dave Stuart (guitarist for Annie Lennox and designer of Rock Fabulous) and our VIF, Christian Audigier himself performed the “American Dream” song together. The shows were truly so high energy and I have to say it was one of the most satisfying moments in my career, to be a part of the phenomenon that is Ed Hardy and Christian Audigier has been and honor and an opportunity I will forever cherish, he’s the kind of boss that never stops inspiring you to do greater be all you believe you can be.
As for what is happening after all the glamour of these high profile fashion shows I’ve had a few weeks off the prepare to start an Independent movie here in Denver, Colorado called “Serpent Rising” with Asgard Entertainment… It’s a fun Tech-thriller with lots of action and great fight scenes that will blow your mind!! Directly after that movie I will be heading back to Los Angeles to start production on my next movie, “Milo” with The TCS Productions. Please keep your eyes open for my first major theatrical release this September 11, 2009 of my fight movie called, “The Red Canvas” in which I was Key Makeup and SFX, slated to be released in 500 theaters across the nation!!

Thanks so much hope you enjoyed my stories!!

Arianne F. Meade
Master Makeup Artist

Arianne and her make-up crew

Premier Image Agency is proud to present our featured faces for March. We are offering a 15% discount to clients who book these models for any booking in 2009. Contract must be complete by April 15th. Please refer to coupon code MARCHFF.

Olesea, a Las Vegas local, is a frequent visitor to the runway for such designers as D&G, Fergie shoe line, and Maggie Sottero Bridal Gowns. Her catalog work includes Saleya Swimwear, Ecocci, and PSW. She is one of PIA’s busiest trade show and convention models, and she is a promotions expert. A truly stunning beauty, Olesea brings charm and international experience to your booking!

Madison has been a professional Model and Actor for seven years and currently resides in Las Vegas. His career has been made up of a variety of gigs ranging from Runway and Print, to TV and Movies, to Corporate Speaking and Narration. Madison is also a photographer - When asked about his future career plans Madison responded, “I look forward to more development in my career as a Host and and an Emcee, and I look forward to shooting more amazing images…this is going to be a blessed year!”

As our team continues to grow, we are looking for a Director of Business Development. If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@premierimageagency.com

Thank you!

Job Title: Director of Business Development
Location: Denver, Colorado
Position type: PT/FT Commission-based

Premier Image Agency is a national modeling agency representing talent for print, promotions, and runway. We are looking for an experienced, talented, and outgoing salesperson to add to our growing agency.

Are you:
• Outgoing, creative and persuasive on the phone and in person?
• Do you have a proven sales track record?
• Do you take an interest in fashion, entertainment, and corporate marketing?
• Can you help to grow our business to the next level?

What we offer:

• An aggressive commission structure with no cap! This is a 100% commission based pay structure.
• A fun, exciting work environment and hip office in downtown Denver
• Lots of benefits – Access to amazing events, runway shows, and convention travel!

What you would be responsible for:

1. Plan and prioritize personal sales activities and customer/prospect contact towards achieving agreed business aims, including costs and sales.
2. Plan and manage personal business portfolio/territory/business according to an agreed market development strategy.
3. Maintain and develop existing and new customers through appropriate propositions and ethical sales methods, and relevant internal liaison, to optimize quality of service, business growth, and customer and satisfaction.
4. Use customer and prospect contact activities tools and systems, and update relevant information held in these systems.
5. Plan/carry out/support local marketing activities to agreed budgets and timescales, and integrate personal sales efforts with other organized marketing activities, i.e. product launches, promotions, advertising, exhibitions and telemarketing.
6. Respond to and follow up sales inquiries using appropriate methods.
7. Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information.
8. Attend and present at external customer meetings and internal meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business development.
9. Attend training and to develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills.
10. Attend agency events, relevant conventions, etc. as required.

Your Skills should include:

1. Working knowledge of Windows Operating System, Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
2. Ability to create a sales plan and territory, manage customer contacts and sales leads, and the ability to exceed sales goals!

Are you the person for the job? Tell us why!

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