26+ Years Full-Time
Permanent Makeup Artistry
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*CURRENT STATE OF FLORIDA*
-Licensed Registered Nurse, Board of Nursing
-Licensed Facial Specialist, Board of Cosmetology
-Licensed Cosmetology Salon, Board of Cosmetology
-Licensed Tattoo Artist, Florida Board of Environmental Health
-Licensed Tattoo Establishment, Florida Board of Environmental Health
ABOUT CHERYL
Cheryl A. Doss, R.N., is a Florida licensed registered nurse and licensed facial specialist, certified in medical aesthetics by Central Texas College, Killeen, TX. She also majored in fashion design and illustration at Miami-Dade Community College, Miami, Florida, 1981-1984.
Cheryl began performing permanent cosmetic services in Venice, FL, in 1997 at Lasting Impressions.
After 4 years of full-time service in the permanent cosmetics industry, Cheryl became a Certified SofTap® Instructor, offering personalized SofTap® training to medical and beauty professionals.
She currently enjoys performing permanent makeup services, training others, and she remains a forever student.
*EDUCATIONAL CERTIFICATIONS*
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*Mary Ritcherson, Nano Lines, Digital Hair-stroke brows, Microneedling collagen production, 2024
*Mary Ritcherson, Nano Lines, Digital Hair-stroke brows, Miami Convention, 2020
*Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals 2003
Trainer Membership
Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals "Train the Trainers" Program, Chicago, IL., September, 2001, Chicago, IL
2003 Spring Convention, West Palm Beach, FL
*American Academy of Micropigmentation
* Permanent Cosmetics Trainer Certified 2003
Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals
Fall Conference, San Antonio, TX, 2002
OSHA Blood Born Pathogens Certification
*Alexis Lawson, SotTap
Instructor Certification
San Leandro, CA, 2000
* Margie Grimm, Faces by Design
SofTap Technician, Assistant Trainer
San Jose, CA, 2000
*Pati Pavlik West Coast Academy of Permanent Cosmetics, SPCP Education Advisor, Tehachapi, CA
Certification 2000
*Anna Dee Rinehart
Central Texas College Certification, Medical Aesthetics, Permanent Cosmetics Paramedical Procedures including Microneedling collagen production, Camouflage, Areola Pigmentation
Killeen, TX, 1999
* Joyce Cirasuola, FAAM
Boca Ta-2 / Perfect Profiles, Debbie Diorio, FAAM,
Certification, Coil & Rotary Machines,1999
Fashion Focus, Diploma, Facial Specialist
*State of Florida, Licensed: Facial Specialist --
Licensed 1998 to present
*Allied Health Association, Nationally Certified, Permanent Cosmetics, 1997
Perfect Appearance, AKA Dezines International, Certification 1997
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Heavenly Father
Artist Divine
Lend Me Your Eye
Of Perfection
Lay Your Hand
Upon Mine
And When Each Day
Is Over
And I am Satisfied
May I Always
Remember That
You Were
My Guide
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"Best of Venice" Suncoast Venice Gondolier
Readers Choice Awards, First Place!
2013 through 2021
"Best of Sarasota" Sarasota Herald Tribune, Readers Choice Awards, Finalist! 2019-2022
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Thank You Everyone in Venice and Sarasota!
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Manatee Community College
Associate Degree in Science
Nursing
*Miami Dade Community College: Fashion Design & Illustration
Miami, FL, 1981-1984
*ACTIVITIES & CONTRIBUTIONS*
Speaker
Presentation:
THE MELANIN FACTOR
Cheryl developed and introduced the elements and principles of design as it applies to permanent cosmetics applications.
SPCP 2003 Convention
West Palm Beach, FL
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Speaker
Presentation:
PERFECT EYEBROWS
Cheryl demonstrated how to determine perfect brows for each individual.
American Academy of Micropigmentation
XPO 2004, Orlando, Florida
F.A.C.E. of Sarasota - Cheryl has donated her time and talents to this non-profit organization that is dedicated to helping people with craniofacial anomalies.
NCTA - National Cosmetic Tattooing Association - Past member in good standing. Also, Cheryl has been a participant in studies launched by the NCTA for the scientific advancement of the industry. One study attempted to define the effects of specific medications on the longevity of permanent makeup applications.
Natural Delights - Rescue Lip Balm: Cheryl produced the first 100% natural balm for use in the aftercare of permanent lip color.
Cheryl Doss RN
Author: FABULOUS! HAIR-STROKES
and FABULOUS! HAIR-STROKES II
AKA: Sensational Hairstrokes
Instructional e-books/books for attaining natural-looking Hair-Stroke Eyebrows in permanent cosmetics. Perfect! Lips is also one of her publications, along with DVDs for eyebrows, eyeliner and lip color, featuring Cheryl performing procedures using the hand method.
Author: Permanent Makeup -- A Teachers Manual
A 177 page Modular Pre-Class Manual for instructors and trainees. 2003
Past Member & Trainer Status: Society of Permanent Cosmetic Professionals ( SPCP )
Past Member & Instructor Status: American Academy of Micropigmentation (AAM)
Past Member: Allied Health Association
Current: Certified SofTap™ Permanent Cosmetics Instructor