René Dashiell

Professional, articulate and creative team player with solid education and a tireless passion for interpersonal relationships, leadership, and education.

Elementary Art Teacher at Clark County School District (2021-07 – 2024-08)

• Designed and delivered a comprehensive K-5 visual arts curriculum aligned with state educational standards.
• Coordinator of Art Club
• Actively participated in and supported diverse school-wide and after-school community events.

Freelance Makeup Artist at IATSE Local 706 (1990-01 – 2020-11)

• Created outstanding character makeup conveying character using in depth blending for HD and film
• Customized makeup design to ethnicity and skin conditions through foundation blending
• Applied special-effect makeup, such as wounds, tattoos, or EFX makeup
• Maintained and touched up makeup on set
• Supervised and managed teams of makeup artists while collaborating closely with actors, directors, and producers.
• Directed the makeup department, efficiently resolving logistical and interpersonal challenges in a calm, professional manner.
• Participated in ongoing professional development to stay current on industry trends, new products, and film/TV technologies.

K-12 Classroom Teacher - English at Clark County School District (1982-05 – 1990-07)

• Prepared and implemented lesson plans in accordance with curriculum
• Conducted professional and effective classroom management
• Administered tests and evaluated student performance
• Created differentiated instruction materials to meet individual needs

Bachelor Of Science in Art Education – University of Nevada, Las Vegas