Professional info
I have always been in love with anything visual and anything historical. As I grew up I developed a love also, for clothing. After being involved with theatre projects since a young age I eventually found myself in the world of costume design. In 2015 I completed my degree in Costume Design & Making at Nottingham Trent University, graduating with a 2:1. I am currently based near Manchester.
Work experience
Charades Costume - (2016-Present)
http://www.charades-theatrical.com/
Costume Assistant
I am currently working part time for Charades Costume. The work includes a wide variety of tasks such as sewing; alterations, packing or unpacking a show before or after it's delivery and assisting the costumiers in the costuming of the show.
In this environment I have been able to hone my skills in costume construction and styling. I have also had the opportunity to work on an array of shows with them including the production of new shows they didn't have in their wardrobe such as Legally Blonde, 42nd Street and The Producers.
Here I have also widened my understanding of how a costume team will work with a director or a company to help produce a wardrobe that reflects the directors vision whilst working alongside the other members of a production team.
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Freelance Work:
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Absent, DreamThinkSpeak, 2016 - Costume Assistant (http://www.dreamthinkspeak.com/)
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A Midsummer Night's Dream, Wigan Youth Zone 2016 - Backstage Assistant
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Hello, Dolly! Wigan Operatic Society, 2016 - Head of Wardrobe
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Applause: A Musical Revue, Wigan Operatic Society, 2015 - Wardrobe Assistant
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Christmas Grotto, Magenta Star, 2014 - Costume Designer
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She Stoops To Conquer, Willpower Youth Theatre, 2010 - Costume Designer
Education
Nottingham Trent University
Costume Design and Making - 2:1
​2012 - 2015
Skills
Languages
Historical and Contemporary Pattern Cutting
Sewing Experience on Domestic and Industrial Machines including Overlockers
Proficient with Computer Programes including but not limited to: Photoshop, Office, InDesign.
Creative Design and Illustration both digitally and by hand.
Knowledge on how to take measurements and conduct a fitting in a professional way.
Strong technical skills in drawing
Good Research Skills and wide range of knowledge on historical, contemporary and global culture.
Communication and Organisation including effective time management and ability to work under pressure for deadlines.
An avid interest in fashion history and it's relation to social and political culture of the period.
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English
French
Spanish (intermediate)
OTHER
Any more information or references are available upon request.
2010 - present
2010 - present
Winstanley College
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design - Distinction
University of London Drawing Award - Level 3
A-Levels
2009 - 2012
St John Fisher Catholic High School
GCSEs
2004 - 2009