Meet the Alchemy Tattoo staff

Meet the Staff | Alchemy Tattoo Collective – Front Desk & Support Team

Our front desk and support staff are the heart of Alchemy Tattoo Collective. From helping you book appointments to keeping the shop running smoothly, this team makes sure every visit is welcoming, organized, and stress-free.

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    Chelsea Holloway

    Alchemy Founder, Tattoo Artist & Director of Marketing

    Chelsea Holloway (she/her) is a St. Louis tattoo artist and founder of Alchemy Tattoo Collective. Tattooing since 2008, she opened Alchemy Tattoo Collective in 2015 to build an inclusive, client-centered space rooted in creativity, education, and community. Outside of work, Chelsea is a parent of three and shares life with her partner, balancing family and business with purpose.

  • A woman with red hair, wearing a light blue sleeveless top, standing in a room with white shelves in the background, smiling at the camera.

    Anya Hemon

    Front of House & Analytics Operations Lead

    Anya Hemon (they/them) has worked as a Data Analyst and Social Media Manager for 5+ years and has recently relocated to Missouri; to pursue their passions in tattoo focused art, piercing, and ethical taxidermy. Outside of work Anya spends their time antiquing, painting, and contributing to the activism space of STL.

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    Vampy Nguyen

    Front of House & Merchandising Manager

    Vampy (he/him) brings his tech, tattoo, and piercing knowledge to the table on this team and ensures every client has a seamless and welcoming experience. Vampy’s enthusiasm for self-expression extends beyond the shop, as he is currently on the path to becoming an APP-certified piercing artist at Alchemy Tattoo and Piercing Collective. Outside of work, Vampy thrives in creative spaces with a love of DJing, anime, manga, comics, and classic cartoons!

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    Michelle Ocello

    Front of House & Marketing Manager

    Michelle (she/her) is a tattoo-loving, crystal-obsessed, fortune-telling dynamic presence with a wildly diverse background. She holds a BFA in Studio Art and an MA in Marketing Management, with experience ranging from corporate HR to managing social media for strip clubs. At Alchemy, she brings her creativity and sharp marketing skills to the team while also working at a local crystal shop and running her own psychic medium business—always finding ways to bring a little magic wherever she goes.