TORONTO, March 22, 2018 /CNW/ - CMU College of Makeup Art & Design - a private college training students for work in the film, television, digital media, theatre, performing arts and fashion industries - is pleased to announce the promotion of Mark Prasuhn to the position of President.

Prasuhn joined CMU College as SVP Operations in early 2017. Prior to that, he served as Chief Operating Officer/General Manager for several television and digital media companies including Gusto (prior to its acquisition by Bell Media), Zoomer Media, VisionTV, Minds Eye Entertainment, Jumpwire Media and SaskFILM. Prasuhn also worked in senior management roles at TVO, and he holds an M.B.A. from the Rotman School of Management and a B.F.A. (Film Production) from York University.

Pamela Earle, Chair and CEO of CMU College, stated "As one of Canada's most experienced and knowledgeable media arts executives, Mark has the business acumen to lead CMU to the next stage in delivering world-class training for artists who upon graduation are job ready with skills in makeup artistry, spfx and digital design, that are in high demand across entertainment industries in Canada and internationally."

CMU College was founded in 1987 and is one of the world's leading training institutes for makeup art & design. It is housed in Toronto's Old Fire Hall at 110 Lombard Street, built in 1886 and renowned as the home of the Second City comedy troupe (1974-1997). www.cmucollege.com

SOURCE CMU College

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