Resume

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Efficient Costume, Production, and UI Designer with over 10 years of experience, and a talent for developing unique custom artwork. Skilled in working under pressure, hardworking, with a demonstrated success in project management, and team leadership skills.

WORK HISTORY

Costume Designer
2013 - Current

  • Sketch artistic and fresh designs for consideration.

  • Determine financial goals and in-season projections.

  • Coordinate materials for theater productions, films, and events.

  • Alter costumes based on actor preferences, script changes, and other production needs.

  • When applicable, research era-appropriate clothing.

  • Remain backstage during performances to monitor practical use of costumes and in case of costume-related emergencies. 

Parity Productions, New York, NY
Graphics, Media, and Retail Manager • June 2019 – October 2022
Graphics and Media • July 2016 – June 2019

  • Led cross-functional teams to create marketing materials and assets, managing project milestones for playwrights and clients.

  • Spearheaded a comprehensive website overhaul focusing on user experience enhancements, creating streamlined operations and resulting in reduced bounce rates by over 20%.

  • Collaborated with external contractors to restructure and optimize a database of over 500 members.

  • Mentored three interns in accordance with company procedures, fostering skill development that led to improved task completion rates on projects without additional supervision. 

  • Created marketing materials for print, web, and email campaigns to enhance brand visibility.

  • Lead the development of an ecommerce retail store, creating item listings, and writing user-friendly product descriptions to improve the customers’ experience.

SKILLS

Adobe Creative Suite UI/UX Design Marketing & Branding Fittings & Alterations
Digital/Web Design Canva Hand and Machine Sewing Pattern Drafting
Print Design Typography Fabric Dyeing Tailoring

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Fine Arts: Fibers, Concentrations in Experimental Fashion and Graphic Design
Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA)