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COSTUME ASSISTANT/STITCHER
Objective

Design and Technology student emphasizing in costume design looking for an opportunity to work in my field of study and contribute to the industry.

Skills
  • Sewing
  • Collaboration
  • Visualizing concepts
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
Experience
09/2015 to Current
Costume Assistant/Stitcher University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Department of Theatre and Dance – Stevens Point, WI

Worked as both a student and a paid stitcher in the costume shop supporting six or seven shows during the academic year.

  • Repaired garments to make them stage ready.
  • Created garments and patterns for shows.
  • Fit and altered garments for the actors.
  • Collaborated with the production team to ensure the costume design met the artistic themes and concepts of the show.
  • Attended and participated in dress rehearsals for the show.
05/2016 to 08/2016
Costume Builder Freelance – Green Bay, WI

Worked as a freelance costume builder helping a client bring their cosplay visions to life.

  • Created costume patterns from drawings and pictures of the client's character.
  • Computed dimensions of patterns according to size and stretch of material.
  • Worked one on one to satisfy client expectations.
  • Organized and conducted fittings.
09/2014 to 01/2015
Senior Capstone Project East High School Academy of Fine Arts – Green Bay, WI

Senior capstone project - Romantic period evening gown 

  • Researched time period and documented my findings in an essay. 
  • Worked with mentor to create the pattern and sew the period gown.
  • Learned to alter an existing pattern.
  • Assembled a display for showing the dress at the Academy of Fine Arts visual exhibit.

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Education
Current
Bachelor of Arts: Theatre Design and Technology
 University of Stevens Point - Stevens Point, WI
 Recipient of the Theatre of Arts for Design and Technology and the Anne Gilfrey Schierl Award in Design and Technology.
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Department of Theatre and Dance
  • Freelance
  • East High School Academy of Fine Arts

School Attended

  • University of Stevens Point

Job Titles Held:

  • Costume Assistant/Stitcher
  • Costume Builder
  • Senior Capstone Project

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts : Theatre Design and Technology

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