As a Costumer

Summary

A highly energetic and detail-oriented costumer with strong background in dance wear. Desire to incorporate new and innovative ways to create with use of Cad Patterning and grading, Excel formulas for patterning calculations and organizations of orders, knowledge of sublimation, and creation of rhinestone templates. 

Costume Designer/Pattern Maker/Seamstress

Independent contractor for various production shows, dance studio, and independent clients.

• Worked side by side with Emmy award choreographer and designer Michael Darrin. Costumed and assisted Michael Darrin for various shows around the world. 
• Create and develop costumes from start to finish with choreographer Tiger Martina in “Vegas the Show” which has been named as “The Best Show in Las Vegas”. 
• Worked various shows with famed Nevada Show Producer Patrick Maes in producing new and revamping used costumes and assisting for various production shows throughout the world.
• Communicated and collaborated with artistic director for various dance studio to visualize and execute costumes including solving issues that may arise through knowledge of technical skills from being a performer in the early days.
• Helped design and fully execute one-on-one with clients including ballgowns for competition, wedding gowns, and Halloween costumes.
• Designed and finished costumes for mermaids at Silverton Casino in Las Vegas. Researched various fabric for salt water durability.  Resolving solution for reducing cost, integrated sublimation, bobbin work, and free motion into designs to create unique one of a kind tails.

Pattern Maker/Seamstress

Patterning and stitching costumes for award winning production show Le Reve at Wynn Las Vegas. Helped make improvements to produce costumes in a production manner. Brought new and inventive ideas to improve production.

• Working with various fabric for chlorinated water.
• Patterned, graded, fit performers, stitched, & embellished with rhinestones for the recent new creations.
• Created Rhinestone templates to improve production speed.
• Helped fellow employees the understanding of fitting, alteration, patterning, and stitching techniques for effective outputs.
• Patterned and stitched sample costumes for designer Suzie Benzinger.

Costume Designer/Pattern Maker/Manager

Managed costuming activities for Beverly James Production for Carnival Cruise Lines. Managed the entire costume department including budget and time tables.

• Interpreting design direction, making decisions to use items from stock or create new costumes, draping fabrics, flat patterning, cutting, and conducting fitting sessions.
• Participated in dress rehearsals, noted and executed changes to costumes.
• Cutting and distribution of costumes to seamstresses.
• Working with feathers for headpieces and backpacks.
• Load costumes for shipping with full copies of inventory.

Costume Designer/Pattern Maker/Manager

Managed the entire costume department for Legends in Concert for Las Vegas, Myrtle Beach and traveling road shows.

• Managed costume department including production time tables and shipping to various locations.
• Supervised the inventory and implemented computerized inventory with barcodes.
• Patterned, cut, and sewed with a team of seamstresses.
• Collaborated with choreographer and company manager to complete costumes and distribute for a smooth opening.