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mark schwartz

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nydrycut.com

schwartzsalon@gmail.com

http://www.linkedin.com/schwartzdrycut

732-620-0936

World famous New York Dry Cut craftsman; a forward-thinking artist skilled in haute couture, high fashion hair styling. A leading expert and educator on the Dry Cut technique. As a collaborative leader and team player, creates cohesive teams of creative and inspired stylists. Experienced in individual hair styling for US and international photo shoots, fashion shows, and television.

EXPERIENCE
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Dyson Demo Store, 640 5th Avenue, New York,NY
Stylist, Educator 2019-present
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John Sahag Workshop, Madison Avenue, New York, NY
Master Stylist & Freelance Artist, 1985-2019
  • Design and style hair as Master Artist on Sahag-contracted photo shoots, television shows, commercials, and
      fashion shows including Betsey Johnson, Diane Von Furstenberg, Geoffrey Beene, Gloria Saks, Escada, and
      Oscar de la Renta. Television includes E! Entertainment Television and Lifetime Network
  • As Dry Cut Instructor and Director of Education, led Dry Cut training sessions. Wrote and implemented “Creative
      Evenings” training program for the Sahag Dry Cut Workshop. Created the Sahag Dry Cut Certification for students
  • Assisted and trained under the late John Sahag
 
Schwartz Salon, Red Bank, NJ
Owner, Senior Stylist, & Director of Education, 2000-2017
  • Designed and maintained an upscale, modern salon offering complete hair, makeup, and bridal services
  • Built loyal base of clientele through effective marketing, advertising, and public relations
  • Led team of hair stylists, makeup artists, and support staff. Provided professional development including training,coaching, staff discussions, and team-building activities
  • Managed all salon operations including accounting, payroll, inventory management, and human resources
  • Retailed specialized line of products including L’Oreal Paris Kerastase, L’Oreal Color, Bumble and Bumble,
      Moroccan Oil, and Sahag
  • Volunteered time and services to various local charities
  • Provided freelance styling for the Bruce & Patti Springsteen Holiday Concert, 2001
 
Elite Model Look International, New York, NY
Freelance Artist, 1986-1998
  • Provided consultation and hairstyling on international photo shoots for model portfolios, TV shows, and magazines.
  • Locations included Forte del Marmi, Italy, Sicilia, Italy, Atami, Japan, Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paolo, Brazil, Ibiza,
    Spain, Seoul, Korea, and Nice, France
 
Additional experience includes:
  • Vidal Sassoon, New York, NY & Rodeo Drive, CA, Stylist & Instructor
  • Warren Tricomi Salon, New York, NY, Senior Stylist
  • Aldo Coppola Freelance Agency, Milan, Italy, Freelance Artist
  • Prive Salon, Los Angeles, CA, Senior Stylist
  • Elizabeth Arden Salon & Spa, New York, NY, Senior Stylist & Director of Education
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EDUCATION & LICENCES
 
  • New York, New Jersey, & California Cosmetology Licenses
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  • Wilfred Academy of Hair and Beauty Culture, New York, NY
 
  • "On Set" Motion Picture Hair Academy, Santa Monica, CA
      Synthetic vs. Human Hair/Wig Working, Lace Wigs and Pieces, Period Hairstyling, & Production
 
  • Vidal Sassoon Training Program, New York, NY
 
  • La Coupe Training Program, New York, NY
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