More Information
EXPERIENCE:
2010 Fashion Show Creative Director(Contract)
Dress for Success, Orlando FL
Created overall concept for event and fashion show including set and venue design, style of wardrobe, and lighting.
Ensured the cohesion of the overall design by directing the hair and make up staff on the looks of the models
Coordinated venue, entertainment, and marketing for Shoes and the City, Jimmy Choo Fashion Show
Supervised cast and crew including 10 models, professional hair and makeup artists, and wardrobe crew.
2010 Seamstress
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Orlando FL
Altered hotel guests wardrobe including: hems, zipper replacements, and waist adjustments. Repaired uniforms for team members to alleviate wardrobe budget.
Established Repair Log system for wardrobe department to document and mange guest and team member alterations by tracking dates, deadlines, and tasks for each wardrobe item.
Expanded function of Garment Inventory Management database by initiating the wardrobe department to input employee measurements to reference for uniform alterations
Issued uniforms to current team members daily; organized wardrobe fittings for new hire groups; and reported inventory to manager to replenish stock.
2009-2010 Professional Costumer Intern
Walt Disney World, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Partnered with Epcot Costume Manager to organize show and financial notebooks for park attractions including: Holidays around the World, World Showcase Players, and Festival of the Lion King. Managed and updated over 300 style summary folders in Web Product Database Management system for shows documentation.
Styled and photographed undocumented Magic Kingdom Holiday Parade character looks based on Disneys look standards. Edited photographs in Adobe Photoshop to upload on database.
Sourced fabrics and trims for Epcots Holidays around the World attraction.
Assisted Animal Kingdom Area Manager in production meetings, partner meetings, fittings, and rehearsals.
2007, 2008 Costume Designer(Contract)
Orlando Reparatory Theatre, Orlando, FL
Designed costumes, accessories, and makeup using the directors concepts for Trademarks of my People and In You the Hope.
Selected fabrics and makeup that complemented the design using knowledge of colors, patterns, and textures.
Pulled and styled stock garments and accessories based on production notes and fashion research.
Draped and constructed costumes to the integrity of the designs.
EDUCATION:
University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL May 2009
Theatre Design & Technology
