The Executive Team

James | Nicia

James Carreira  
founder | gs702 visionary | ceo | master stylist 


James has spent his career on & off stage; as a principal dancer, choreographer, director, hair  &   make-up artist and master stylist.  He is a father and grandfather with a deeply-rooted commitment to “family” .  When the mother of his children was diagnosed with cancer in 2004 James knew he had to find a way to generate additional income to take care of her and a mountain of medical bills.  He started off free-lancing, doing hair & make-up for brides for their wedding photos. As word-of-mouth spread GlamSquad 702 was born.

The philosphy was simple; to make a living by helping women discover their unique beauty (using make-up artistry and hair-styling as his tools).  Throughout his career, James has worked with people from all walks of life; glamorous showgirls & celebrities, women battling life-threatening disease and (so-called) average people just looking for a little “glam: in their life.  Everyone has their own story and their own vision of what makes them beautiful.  James’ gift is drawing that out in each person, inspiring their confidence and lifting their spirit.

While his career has taken him all over the world; it is his roots in Hawaii, in the aloha spirit, that James credits with inspiring him in how he approaches both his life and his business. Hawaii is a melting pot of people and cultures; an island paradise welcoming visitors from all over the world. It is a place where local residents give generously of themselves, despite economic challenges and a place where humility is a virtue. Las Vegas is the “City of Entertainment” ; a city built on hospitality and opportunity.  James has merged his Hawaiian heritage with his global career and created a unique, multi-faceted business in Las Vegas.



Nicia Carreira 
co-founder | senior artistry professional | lead designer – event décor


Born and raised in Hawaii, Nicia has been at James’ side from the very beginning of GlamSquad 702 and has played a key role in the growth of the company.

Nicia’s eye for detail & balance, as well as her own eclectic personal style makes her one of the most frequently requested pros in our GlamSquad 702 Artistry division.  Additionally, Nicia brings her considerable creative talents to our GS702 Entertainment & Events division by spearheading our custom-designed event décor and lending a hand with on-site event installations.  


Etienne Carreira
director | choreographer


As James eldest son, Etienne has literally grown up in the Entertainment industry. When his family moved to Las Vegas, Etienne was accepted at the prestigious Las Vegas Academy of the Arts and, following in the footsteps of both his parents, he grew into a gifted dancer enjoying a career in Las Vegas and beyond.

On the Las Vegas Strip, he has danced in a variety of shows including Cirque du Soleil’s Beatles LOVE, Jabbawockeez, Toni Braxton, Splash and Follies Bergere along with performances with Pink at the Billboard Music Awards and AJA at Scream Tour III.  Additionally he has enjoyed principal roles in commercials for AT&T, Coca-Cola and Dodge.  His video/film credits include “Honey” and videos with Jennifer Lopez and David LaChapelle.

He is also the co-founder/choreographer/principal dancer of award-winning dance crew, Battle Born.

Etienne brings his considerable talents to GS702 Entertainment & Events in the role of director / choreographer; working with our clients to coordinate their talent requirements and creating original entertainment for private events.


Wendy Woodruff
chief collaborator – GS702 Productions | v.p. – entertainment & events


James and Wendy first met in Hawaii more than 20 years ago while working together at Legends in Concert Hawaii; James as Choreographer / Dance Captain and Wendy as Company Manager. 

Wendy has spent her entire career in the Entertainment & Hospitality industries.  Her roles have included Event Design & Coordination, Cast Management, Talent Booking, Tour Management, Sales & Marketing and Venue Management.  

Most recently Wendy enjoyed nearly 15 years with the legendary House of Blues and Foundation Room in Las Vegas. Previous clients include Bank of America, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Tiger Woods Foundation, MTV, VH-1, Fox, HBO, Billboard Music Awards and Latin Grammy’s.

Together, James and Wendy are growing GS702 Productions in new directions.  Their inspiring vision, enduring friendship and combined talents are leading our team to deliver extraordinary experiences in 2015 and beyond!    


Mark Quirmit
director of artistry and product development | master stylist


Mark “Q” is an accomplished make-up artist with more than 10 years experience in the Entertainment and Beauty industries. His credits include tv/film, commercial print, body art and bridal photography.

Mark’s extensive training and education, committed work-ethic and down-to-earth “aloha spirit” make him a valued asset to the GlamSquad 702 Artistry team. He is a consummate professional whose considerable talent and attention to detail have enabled him to touch many famous faces and high-profile professionals.  Mark’s celebrity clientele includes artists like Alicia Keys, Quincy Jones, Usher, Common and Kanye West and his work has been seen on celebrities at the Latin Grammy’s, MTV Video Music Awards, BET Awards and Billboard Music Awards.

Besides his talent, Mark brings his dynamic personality to his work, balancing dedication and professionalism with a sense of fun and creativity.  His calm demeanor is an asset in the often hectic environments of television, photography and film.

In Mark’s own words, “When you’ve learned to ‘highlight” someone’s spirit and ‘contour’ someone’s heart … that is when you have arrived as a make-up artist” 


Jesse Moffett
director of p.r. & marketing


Jesse comes to us with over a decade of experience in guest service, marketing and spa management.  He is passionate about GlamSquad and has worn many hats during his tenure with us.

As we grow GS702 Productions, Jesse will focus on leading our pr & marketing efforts across the brand. Additionally, Jesse will continue to serve as our leading client relations ambassador and guest services specialist.    


 Jeff
 Client Relations

TA Rico
Creative Development

Deny Montoya
Client Relations


Marvin

Marvin

GS 702 Pro Stylist
Sendy

Sendy

GS 702 Assistant
Petra

Petra

GS 702 Assistant
Chevez

Chevez

GS 702 pro stylist
Alessa

Alessa

GS 702 assistant
Deny

Deny

Pro Stylist
Miryam

Miryam

GS 702 Assistant
Cody

Cody

GS 702 Pro Stylist
Selena

Selena

GS 702 Pro Stylist
Annette

Annette

GS 702 Assistant
Jadine

Jadine

GS 702 Assistant