Alfreda "Fre" Howard Keck
Credits
| Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 |
Makeup and Wig Designer
Theatre |
Hansel and Gretel Jamie Johnson / Temple University Opera Department |
|
| 2019 |
Makeup and Wig Designer
Theatre |
Mrs. Murray's Menagrie Lila Neugebauer / The Mad Ones - Ars Nova |
|
| 2019 |
Makeup and Wig Designer
Event |
Don Giovanni R.B. Slather / The Curtis Institute of Music Opera |
Education
| Year | Qualification | Where |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Radio Television and Film Production | Madonna University |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
I can use:
About me
Alfreda “Fre” Howard (Faces By Fre, LLC) began her career as a Professional Makeup Artist in her hometown of Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti, Michigan 20 years ago. Her talents span from “Beauty to Bruises”. Fre has been consistently in demand as a Professional Free-lance Makeup Artist. Fre keeps herself busy as the Head Hair and Makeup Designer for Temple University’s Opera Theatre, The Curtis Institute of Music‘s Head Hair and Makeup Designer for the Opera Department, as well as special events, weddings, photo shoots, video shoots and television/film projects. Faces By Fre has acquired “Corporate Sponsorship” with Makeup For Ever and Corporate discounts with Kiehl’s Skincare and other professional makeup companies.As an artist, Fre is constantly researching the latest trends, is skilled in Ventilating Wigs, Air Brushing, Body Painting, Special Fx Makeup, Men’s Skincare and learning new skills and techniques as well as selecting the best products to work with for each job and client. Fre continues to develop herself and her skill as a Professional Makeup Artist by Continued education classes and courses, attending IMATS and Makeup shows as well as building her knowledge in new products daily!
Fre’s greatest strengths are; her professionalism, natural talent, fluidity and ability to work with all skin types and ethnicities’, her excellent communication skills, friendly nature, at ease demeanor, her winning personality and attention to detail for each project and each face.
Referees:
Available on Request
Additional information:
I won my first makeup contest in the 3rd grade...I didn't realize it until after college that makeup was my gift and has been with me since the 3rd grade and the natural progression into being Department Head, Key, Special Fx, and Wig builder.
License & Passport
| Passport: | Yes |
| Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
| Secondary Job Title | Special Effects Artist |
|---|---|
| Job Titles | Special Effects (SFX) Artist, Make-up Artist, Make-up Artist (SFX), Makeup Designer, Hair Stylist, Wig Maker |
| Years in industry | 6+ years |
| Organisations / Memberships | IATSE |