Heather Spataro-Courson
231.736.2376 Spataroh@yahoo.com
I adore connecting and collaborating with creative individuals, crews, and companies in order to assist in creating dynamic project results as I continue to build and grow my beloved career of 20+ years.
Education
Reeths-Puffer High School (95-99): Diploma received
Muskegon Community College (99-00): Associates received
Booker Institute of Cosmetology (2001): Estheticians Licensing received
Last Looks Academy of Chicago (2003): Certificate received
Clinique (2000): Certificate received
Estee Lauder (2004): Certificate received
Film, Commercial & Video production
Meijer Corporate / Walker, MI / since 2008 to present
I have had the distinct honor of working on and being the primary go-to MUAH for all aspects of Meijer advertising, commercial, weekly adds, television and social media productions, internal training videos, corporate functions and summits, yearly head shots for the founding family, needs of sitting presidents, CEO's, board and Meijer family members, company social and charitable functions.
CBS Broadcasting / New York, NY / since 2017
- 60 Minutes: 50th Anniversary Edition, Season opener episode 2017
- 60 Minutes: Episode #11 2018
Fresh Look Video / Grand Rapids, MI / 2017
- Hospice of Michigan: Greenville chapter
Harvest Creative Services/ Lansing, MI / since 2016
- Johnsonville Brats: The Bratsgiver campaign
Department Head: Charged with bringing the fabled Johnsonville “Bratsgiver” to life. Creation of all props, body art, wigs, hair laying and costuming for not just the “Bratsgiver” but the stunt man and 7 talent.
- Biggby Coffee: Expansion Campaign
Primary MUAH for all the new commercial, social media and print advertising adds for 2017
- American Greetings: Social Media spots
Primary MUAH for 5 social media video advertising projects
Lowing Light Productions/ Grand Rapids, MI / since 2008
- Gerald R. Ford International Airport: Advertising updates
Primary MUAH for advertising projects including billboards, internal signage and social media videos.
- Delta: Partnership with GRF International Airport
Primary MUAH for advertising projects including billboards, internal signage and social media videos in conjunction with GRF International Airport
1040 East Productions / Grand Rapids, MI / since 2015
- Brann's Steakhouse and Grill: Social media and Broadcast commercial spots
Primary MUAH on all commercial campaigns for Social Media 2015,16,17,18
- Elmer's Glue: Holiday Slim Campaigns / 2016
Primary MUA for 4 holiday slim commercial installments. Witch hands for Halloween, Santa Hands for Christmas, Cupids Hands for Valentine's, Leprechaun Hands for St. Patrick's Day.
Creston Productions / Walker, MI / 2007
- Bissell: New product launch
Primary MUAH in the launch of their new Steam Cleaner
"Offspring" 2008: (Dept Key) Director: Andrew van den Houton
"Ruin Me" 2016: (Dept Key) Director: Preston DeFrancis
"Pilot Error" 2014: (Dept Head) Director: Roger Rapport
"Coming up for Air" 2018: (Dept Head) Director: Roger Rapport
Producers
Jeff Fager
Magalie Laguerre
Samuel Sanders
Ben Wilke
Tracey Lorenz
Christine Fetcher
Directors
Andrew Van Den Houton
Keith Patterson
Preston DeFrancis
Roger Rapport
David Lowing
Larry Melton
Tim Scarpino
Jim Jordan
Fashion, Editorial & Advertising
Recoil Magazine
Meijer
Northwest Home furnishings
ArtVan Home Furnishings
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Womens Lifestyle Magizine
Renee Austin Bridal
Biggby Coffee
Bissell
Elmers
Pagan Edge Magazine
Recurrent Photographers
Roland Capulet: roland.capulet.com
Todd Merrifield: fleshandbone.com
Scott Story: ScottStoryPhotography.com
Holly Alway : eideticimaging.com
Larry Moore: LMPphotography.net
Jeff Rawk: jrawkphotography.com
Chris Pritchard: pritchardphotography.com
Julie Christianson: christiansonimaging.com
Lisa Lamont: Lamontlemondrops.net
Holli Ann: HolliAnnStudios.net
Notable Actors, Models & Media Personalities
Oprah Winfrey
Frank Lutz
Stephanie Webb
Terry DeBore
Jaclyn Swedberg
Amy Hargreaves
Erick Kastel
CJ Crothers
Brides
486 and counting, since 2001 !!!
Other Notable/Applicable Skills
Hair Laying: Blending and application of Facial hair (beard, mustash, brows, stubble), Body hair (Chest, Ams)
Wigs: Application, care and handling, styling, embellishment and character creation
Prosthetics: Basic level prosthetic application. Ears, nose chin, body wounds
SFX: Moderate level special effects. Brusing, cuts, contusions, gaping wounds, burns, scars, rotted flesh, emaciation, bleeding
Wardrobe: Talent and Model Styling, Costume Design & Creation
Hair Styling: Womens Basic, Vintage & Avante-Gaurd, basic coloring. Mens Basic, Vintage, Facial, basic coloring
Manicures: Acrylic, Gel, Shellac, Basic Manicure
Henna: 25 years of detailed Mehndi & Artistic designs
Dermatology: Facials, Masks, Cleansing, Microdermabrasion, Glycolic peels, Extractions
Epilation: Brows, Facial, Body, Bikini, Brazilian, legs
Awards and Acknowledgements
Awarded: Wedding Wires prestigious Brides Choice 4 years running
Awarded: TheKnot.coms pretigious Brides Best 5 years running
Won: Grand Rapids Review “Lady Gaga look alike contest” with 4 doppelganger images
Featured: P.E Magazine for Sept 207 issue
Featured: Women's Lifestyle Magazine as one of West Michigan's Entrepreneurial women to watch
On-Site Rentals
Tables: $20 ea per day
Directors Chair: $15 per day
Pop up tent: $100 ($50 per additional day) *W/sides $150 ($75 per additional day)
Air conditioning Unit (portable): $65 ($25 per additional day)
Lg Propane Heater: $45 ($15 per additional day)
Sm Electric Heater: $15 ($5 per additional day)
Generator: $175 ($75 per additional day)
Sm Air Compressor: $75 ($30 per additional day)
Rates
Heather's production rates are available upon request