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Personal Statement 

Am an ambitious and dedicated costume designer/maker that enjoys collaborating with a team and excels at communicating with others. Am versatile in performing various tasks required from the industry and have previous experience in a wide range of roles in the costume field. Am looking to expand my knowledge and experience further in either film or theatre.

Experience 

Duo Panto-“Peter Pan” December 08-January 09
Wardrobe assistant, dresser

White Horse Theatre Company September 07–October 08
Costume maker, dresser and buyer

Channel 5–“Hot Dog” TV advert September 08
Character costume maker/sculptor

Knifedge Limited–“Heart & Soul” May 08
Fabrication for stop animation puppet  

Rainbows Production Company-March 08
Costume and form maker, using foam and draping skills

White Horse Theatre Company-September 07, April 08
Costume maker, dresser, and buyer

City of Vice- March 07-Hardy & Sons
Costume researcher and design assistant

Girl in the Forest- March 07-LCF
Designer and supervisor on final year show

Fred Claus- November 06-Warner Bro.
Costume technician, specifically millinery

Faust- November 2006 National Theatre
Dresser and usher

Wind in the Willows- May 06-Box TV
Assisted designer and costume runner  

Key Skills 

Have experience in working on dailies, dressing, design research and development, working in a design team, pulling costumes from stock, and adhering to deadlines and budgets. Also have experience in making, using technical skills such as tailoring, print and dye, distressing, corsetry, pattern cutting, draping, and sculpting foam.

Education 

London College of Fashion BA CTEMU (costume) for the Performing Arts 2004-2007

Foundation in Art and Design 2003-2004  

Santa Rosa Junior College Fashion Illustration II Costume Construction 2002-2003

References  

Vin Burmham 
Costume Designer

Heather Leat
Costume Supervisor 

Contact details can be provided on request.