Resume
Professional Freelance Makeup Artist
EXPERIENCE
Founder & Lead Makeup Artist, Beauty by Keena Queen — 2005 - Present Owner of Beauty by Keena Queen specializing in Fashion Editorial, Bridal, Beauty Makeup services. Maintain proper sanitize and hygiene practices with each client. Clear understanding of period makeup and current trends. Excellent time management skills in a faced paced environment. Strong interpersonal skills to ensure client is comfortable before, after, and during makeup application/consultation.
Intern/Assistant, Conceptual Beauty — 2013 - Present Assisted with beauty events. Trained with Senior artist Christin Michele on contracted appointments and business operations.
Instructor and Makeup Artist, Playing in Paint — 2014 - 2015 Makeup Artist instructor for basic principles on makeup application and design.
EDUCATION
Make Up For Ever —Workshop/Seminar DC, 2014, Glamorous Bridal, Editorial Evolution, Color Theory: Correction & Design, Camera Ready: Special Event & Red Carpet, Prince George’s Community College, Fall 2014, Webinars by Various Celebrity Makeup Artist, International Makeup Trade Show Seminars NYC 2013/2015, The Makeup Show Seminar NYC 2015
TV/FILM
Wjla/Channel 8 Good Morning Washington- "Mother of the Year"Mother's Day Glam edition. Completed services for Heather, Owner Beauty in a Beat, and Toya Graham -
Zele Magazine December 2013
BeauNu Magazine Holiday Mini Issue December 2013
Zele Magazine Jan/Feb 2014
Cinamagic Magazine February 2014
BellaPetite Magazine April 2014
Alpha Fashion Magazine June 2014
Editorial Magazine July 2014
Black Bride August 2014
POSE Magazine September 2014
Fashion Avenue News Magazine (Cover) December 2014
BeauNU Magazine Bridal December 2014
Keena’s makeup work includes guests on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Call Her Daddy and All the Smoke, Netflix's Waffles + Mochi, a PopSugar Jeep commercial, and local TV segments on NewsChannel 8 and FOX 5, plus IMO with Michelle Obama and Craig Robinson.
Makeup Artist. Dog Lover. Ice-cream Enthusiast.
Makeup is personal. For over 20 years, I've had the privilege of helping women feel like the most beautiful version of themselves on the days that matter most - weddings, galas, photo sessions, and every celebration in between.
I'm Keena Queen, founder and lead makeup artist of Beauty by Keena Queen. Based in Brandywine, Maryland, I bring the studio to you anywhere in the Washington DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia area - and I'm available for destination travel - premium, long-wearing products, meticulous hygiene, and a calm, unhurried experience from first touch to final touch-up.
My work spans bridal, editorial, fashion, and red carpet, as well as TV/film and podcast makeup, with advanced training from Make Up For Ever in bridal, editorial, color theory, and camera-ready techniques. Whether your look is soft glam or full drama, it is designed for your features, your skin, and your story - and it lasts all day.
Every inquiry is answered personally within one business day. I can't wait to meet you.