Selected Achievements
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Instructor of Costume Design for Oglethorpe University, Since 2020
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Suzi Bass Award Winner for Best Costume Design of a Play, The Book of Will at Theatrical Outfit, 2018
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Costume Designer and Educator for Atlanta International School, 2015-2020
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Guest Costume Designer for Auburn University, Bring it On, 2020 and Detroit, 2018
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Guest Costume Designer for Oglethorpe University, Since 2019
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Guest Costume Designer for Columbus State University Opera, 2020. 2022, 2023
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Suzi Bass Award Winner for Best Costume Design of Musical, My Fair Lady at Georgia Ensemble Theatre, 2015
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Resident Costume Designer for Georgia Ensemble Theatre 2018-2019 season
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Production Assistant for Makeup Department, The Walking Dead, Season 6
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Stitcher for Tony Nominated Tuck Everlasting, 2015 Broadway Premier at The Alliance Theatre
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Stitcher/Dresser for The Atlanta Opera, Seasons 2013-2019
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Stitcher Supervisor for The Aurora Theatre production of Mary Poppins, 2014
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Costume Designer, Stitcher and Jewelry Designer for Extinction, an Independent Short Film directed by Emmy-award winning director Mr. Kevin McCarey and shown at the 2010 New York Film Festival
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Costume Designer, Stitcher, and Wig Designer for The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) (Revised), a Gordon State College theatre production directed by Ms. Rhonda Wooley, 2012
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Costume Designer, Stitcher, and Wig Designer for The Peach Creek Show, a Graduate Thesis TV Series Pilot directed by Mr. Jeremy Tuttle, 2012
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Costume Designer and Stitcher for Boeing, Boeing, a Macon Little Theatre production directed by Mr. Byron Grant, 2012
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Stitcher and Electrician assistant for La Traverse, a Savannah College of Art and Design production, 2011
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Costume Designer and Stitcher for Guys and Dolls, a Macon Little Theatre production, 2008
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Costume Intern for The Women, a Theatre Macon production, 2006
Skills and qualifications
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Self-taught and college educated seamstress, with 16+ years combined professional and personal experience
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Extensive experience in successful costume design and execution for full theatrical and film productions
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Educated in distressing techniques with various fabrics and accessories
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Extensive knowledge of costume design specific to eras, styles and vintage with superior color sensibility
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Highly experienced in pattern making, to include draping, flat pattern making
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Accomplished skills in designing for infants, children, men, and women
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Sound knowledge and experience using domestic and industry-level sewing machines and sergers
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Strong knowledge in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, MS Office Suite, iWork, and Quickbooks
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Proven ability to successfully design and execute projects with intensive deadlines and within fast-paced working environments, both individually and with a team
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Strong capabilities in research, presentation, and written/verbal communications
Education
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), Cum Laude, Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Costume Design Concentration;
Minor in Cinema Studies
References
Available upon request