Type Of Business:
Skin care company
Marketing Area:
International
Expertise:
Skin care; Makeup
Major Product/SVS:
One, an all-in-one face cream that works as an anti-aging cream, skin tightening and firming cream, anti-wrinkle cream, makeup primer, powder alternative, moisturizer, nighttime skin rejuvenation and face-lift cream, and aftershave balm for people of all ages, genders, and ethnicity's
Hobbies/Sports:
Gourmet cooking; Entertaining; Painting; Sculpting; Antiques
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, University of Southern California
Industry:
Specialty Product Design & Manufacturing
State/Country of Origin:
CA/USA
Date of Distinction:
9/26/2011
Work History:
President, True Promise Beauty, Inc. (2008-Present); Department Head of Hair and Makeup (1996-2008); Key Makeup Artist (1992-1996); Actress, "Days of Our Lives"
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of her career was being nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Makeup in a Dramatic Series. The most gratifying, and humbling, aspect of her career is knowing that something she has created has positively improved how people feel about their appearance.
Charity:
Volunteer, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Number Of Years In Profession:
15
Number Of Years In Current Position:
6
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her determination to produce quality in all aspects of production, always seeing the bigger picture, and never giveing in to doubt and fear.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession as a makeup artist, after gaining experience as an actress, because she had loved art since she was a child, from sculpture to the Dutch masters in portraiture; she perceives makeup as "basically the study of light and shadow." In addition, she has had a lifelong fascination with biology that contributed to her invention of the product One.
Extended Bio Profile:
After working as an actress on "Days of Our Lives," Ms. Johnson shifted gears and became a makeup artist. Quickly working her way up to serve as department head of hair and makeup, she received an Emmy nomination for her outstanding work on the television series "Sunset Beach." Ms. Johnson recently developed a skin cream that addresses the real concerns of actors and actresses who are filmed in high definition, where even tiny lines and wrinkles can no longer be hidden by conventional makeup and lighting techniques. Designed to instantly smooth out fine surface lines and give a matte finish upon application, leaving the user with a smoother canvas for makeup application, this product, called "One," also firms and tones the skin. It is available at fine salons.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Inventing and developing her product; Handling all aspects of marketing
Awards/Honors:
Nominee, Emmy Award, Outstanding Makeup in a Dramatic Series; Lead Vocalist, Double Platinum Album
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Johnson hopes to promote her product and give proceeds to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.