Melissa Joy Barnby
I am a attentive and dedicated trainee hair and makeup artist, who has a keen eye for detail, creative approach to problem solving and a solid understanding of on-set etiquette. Since working as a studio runner for “The Last Leg” on channel 4 and having had work experience on set of “The Marlow Murder Club” it lead me to want to pursue a career in hair and makeup. Working at Space NK it has helped me to gain extensive product knowledge and understanding of makeup and skincare.
Instagram: melissajoy_makeup
Email: me********@***il.com
Work Experience
March 2026 – Day Drinker
Main team trainee for additional photography- Designer Wakana Yoshihara
December 2025 – march 2026 – Slow Horses
Crowd daily trainee- Designer Lucy Sibbick, Crowd Supervisor Giada Venturini
March 2026 – BBC short – YAXLOT
Main team trainee – Designer Linda Azma
September – November 2025 – Merry Christmas Aubrey Flint
Main team trainee – Designer Susana Mota
August- September 2025 – California Avenue
Crowd daily trainee – Designer Lucy Cain, Supervisor Tamsin Barbosa,
Crowd Supervisor Christine Vidler
August 2025- Firebird
Work experience – Designer Jan Sewell, Supervisor Renata Gilbert
May 2025- Student film “The Devils Messenger”
Head Hair and Makeup Artist – Director Lottie Hearsey
April 2025- NFTS Academy short film “Unsettled Dust”
Makeup Artist
March 2025- Music video for private client
Assisting Head Hair and Makeup Artist- Head Artist Jo Budden
April 2024-Dec 2024 – Keyholder, Space NK (luxury beauty retailer)
Customer facing role, Supported daily store operations, opening and closing procedures and cash
handling duties. Maintained stock file accuracy through regular stock takes and identified
necessary stock adjustments for timely resolution. Assisting with visual merchandising and
leading the team in the absence of the manager. Delivered makeovers and masterclasses as well as
supporting understaffed stores to ensure smooth operations. Built trusted customer relationships
through expert makeup and skincare advice, driving repeat sales.
August 2023- Dec 2024 “The Last Leg”
– Open Mike Productions, Channel 4
Studio runner
Education
The Iver Makeup Academy Advance Certificate In Makeup and Hair Artistry.
Years of Experience
- Make-Up 1 year
- Hair Dressing Less than a year
- SFX Less than a year
- Prosthetics Less than a year
- Wig Dressing Less than a year
Other
- IT Skills Sync on set, Qtake, handling accounts. Proficient in Microsoft, Apple, Google and PCs.
- Languages English
- Driver License Clean UK driving licence
- References Liz Tagg: liz.tagg@iveracademy.co.uk Tamsin Barbosa: tamsinbarbosa@gmail.com Joceline Andrews: joceline.andrews21@gmail.com - Christine Vidler: christine485@icloud.com
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