Costume Design Associate- Indie Film

Boathouse LLC • New Haven, CT

• Assisted in developing 7 looks for an indie film with a three day turnaround time.

• Pulled historical costumes from the Theatre Development Fund.

• Dressed actors and took detailed fitting notes.

• Organized, prepped, and completed alterations for all costume pieces.

• Created spreadsheets to track sourced items, purchases, and budget.

• Prepared wardrobe for shoot: steamed and pressed clothing, organized looks according to shooting schedule, and dressed actors.

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Costume Design Associate- Wet Brain

Playwrights Horizon • New York, NY

• Purchased and sourced costume pieces & fabric swatched for costume builds.

• Coordinated with costume shops to organize costume builds, alterations, and update them on any wardrobe changes.

• Produced spreadsheets to track orders, alterations, and budget.

• Took actor measurements and organized actor fittings.

• Acted as a liaison between actors and designer to effectively communicate ideas and costume requests.

• Provided detailed feedback and notes to stitchers and costume shop supervisor.

• Attended all tech and dress rehearsals.

• Conducted budget reconciliation and completed returns.

• Prepared costumes and dress sheets for the wardrobe supervisor.

 

Costume Assistant/Stitcher- Age of Empires IV Times Square Takeover

Randy Carfagno Productions • New York, NY

• Sourced fabrics, materials and supplies in relation to design concepts.

• Repurposed existing patterns for projects. 

• Constructed and altered costumes.

• Assisted with costume fittings and took detailed notes for alterations.

• Set up backstage change areas for actors and coordinated all costume pieces.

• Assisted actors with costume changes and updated costumes lists for each actor.

• Assisted with load in and out of the wardrobe.

 

EDUCATION

Basic Costume Construction and Sourcing Certificate

Fashion Design Associate of Arts Degree

Saddleback College • Mission Viejo, CA

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History & Film, Television, and Digital Media Bachelor of Arts

University of California Los Angeles • Los Angeles, CA

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 Skills

• Proficient in Excel & Google spreadsheets, Microsoft suite, and Google Workspace.

• Skillfully operate a variety of sewing machines: single needle machine & serger (home & industrial) 

• Ability to operate industrial steam irons.