Jen Bennett
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SKILLS
* Experience working as Draper and First Hand/Cutter
* Patternmaking
* Draping
* Experience with Athletic Wear, including dance/stretch materials
* Men\'s & Women\'s Tailoring (Modern & Historical)
* Proficient with all Industrial and Domestic Machines
* Hand Stitching
* Crafts Experience Includes: Embroidery, Dyeing, Shoe Painting, Shoe Repair, Wigs and Wig Care, Millinery, Leather-work, Distressing, Etc.
* Strong Costume Design Illustration skills
* Knowledge of Historical Men\'s and Women\'s Costume and Textiles
EXPERIENCE
American Repertory Theatre, First Hand, \"Marie Antoinette\" (2012), \"Porgy & Bess\" (2011)
Wardrobe Assistant & Costume Dresser, Cirque du Soleil, OVO, 2010
Boston University, 2009-2012
* \"Our Lady,\" \"Romeo et Juliette,\" etc.
* Costume Designer
* Draper
Costume Intern, Williamstown Theatre Festival, 2009 Season
* Costume designer for Williamstown\'s Greylock Theatre Project
Catching On: The Day the World Turned Gay, Film, 2008
* Costume Designer
Costume Intern, Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre, 2007
Arms & Armor Conservation Intern, Higgins Armory Museum, 2006
* Also worked as a Freelance Costumer; created Historical garments for mannequins to wear under armor
Bennington College, 2005-2009
* Designed and Constructed numerous Dance, Theatre, Fashion Shows, and Film Projects
* Costume Shop Manager, 2008-2009
SEE ONLINE PORTFOLIO AT :
http://www.elderwoodcradle.com