Nicolas Ruzza

Educate/train artists on application of makeup for their roles in various shows. Update internal digital library of various looks and artists that feature in Cirque shows. Support fellow artists in the design and creation of looks for new and upcoming shows.

Makeup Specialist - Cirque du Soleil - Montréal, QC

(2023-01)

• Educate/train artists on application of makeup for their roles in various shows.
• Update internal digital library of various looks and artists that feature in Cirque shows.
• Support fellow artists in the design and creation of looks for new and upcoming shows.
• Create various looks for external artists and companies wishing to use Cirque artists for campaigns, images, TV, print etc.

Makeup Team Lead Green & Pink Teams 2025 - "twas' the night before" - Cirque du Soleil - Montréal, QC

(2023-01)

makeup designed by Maryse Gosselin

• Educating artists to uphold the concepts and integrity of the makeup designs created by Maryse Gosselin. Assist artists that struggle by providing one on one coaching and group learning sessions.
• Helping each touring cast have all necessary products and items for their month run in the US.
• Work with the Head of Wardrobe and Creative Director to find solutions/makeup adjustments

Assistant Makeup Artist - Le Lac-Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montreal - Montréal, QC

(2026-05 - 2026-06)

• Assist Makeup Designer in the execution and application of makeup looks on performers for the run of "Le Lac" at the Sir Wilfred Pelletier theatre in Montreal.

Makeup Artist - Estee Lauder - Montréal, QC

(2022-01 - 2024-01)

• Act as a representative and Makeup expert for the Estee Lauder company.
• Share knowledge on ingredients, uses and techniques on various products in the vast portfolio of the Estee Lauder portfolio.
• Take part in various in store events and provide one on one makeup demos and applications with both clientele and beauty advisors.

Makeup Artist - Mac Cosmetics - Montréal, QC

(2017-01 - 2022-01)

• Engaging with customers, and providing a customer service to enhance the experience in store.
• Understanding product lines including skin care and makeup in order to advise customers on what would be best for them.
• Providing in store Makeup applications for events, always demonstrating the dos and don'ts of certain products to encourage customers to understand the use of each product.
• Learning new makeup techniques to accommodate customer's needs.
• Be fully aware of sales objectives and plan of actions in order to achieve sales goals.
• Provide feedback to artists on our team to help push artistry and techniques.
• Help building seminars and courses for customers to engage with new product lines as well as encourage techniques ask by our clientele.

Office Agent - English Montreal School Board - Montréal, QC

(2018-01 - 2021-01)

• Processing registrations of students, collection of , verification of and signing of incoming documents.
• Processing any payments required for letters, fees etc that is required with students.
• Input of student information into in-house documentation system.
• Processing pays through pay system for hourly teaching staff.
• Filing and other office related organization and tasks.

AEC-Makeup (Fashion/Beauty) - Makeup - College Lasalle (2017 - 2017)

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Design - Concordia University (2015 - 2015)

DEC-Fashion Design (Costume) - Fashion Design - College Lasalle (2011 - 2011)