SteamPunk Chuck eMag Sept.2015 12-09-2015 | Page 40

WRITTEN BY KRISTY ARANTES RHODA CRONEBACH MUA ROCKSTAR Rhoda Cronebach is making a name for herself in the world of makeup artistry. Some of her most recent work has been on celebrities, such as FOX news anchor Sean Hannity. And she has become a key player on the Steampunk Chuck team! Rhoda has always been creative. In 1994, she began her career as an actress in community theatre and a singer in a community chorus. Her fellow performers began asking her for help doing their makeup, and out of this experience a career was born! In 2003, Rhoda began an acting career in film, which she says "naturally transitioned into doing makeup too." In the beginning of her career, Rhoda paid her dues by doing a lot of work for free. This allowed her to eventually become more established in the local independent film community in Cincinnati and the greater Ohio area. As her career progressed, Rhoda used social media to expand her network She attended industry mixers and local screenings. She also sought out gigs by checking out casting notices online. She offered her services as a makeup artist to film makers. Her hustle paid off, and she landed some jobs! Even though most were unpaid except for expense reimbursement, she did get a copy of the completed film and credited for her work. This began to expand her portfolio and get her name out into the industry. 40