WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Sleep No More, New York, NY — Head Stitcher

JAN 2022 - PRESENT

Lead a team of stitchers to turn over an unprecedented number of new performers in a short window of time. This included patterning and scaling pieces made in house and tailoring bought pieces. The job also includes dressing performers and run wardrobe during each show. Fitting new cast members. Style wigs used in the production. Assist with the washing, organizing, repairing, stitching and pre-setting of costumes. 

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Florence D’ Lee, New York, NY — Stitcher

MAY 2022 - OCT 2022

Assists in the production of intricate drag costumes for contestants on Rupaul’s Drag Race for Season 15 and All Stars Season 8. Stitched a dress worn to the Tony Awards.

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The McKittrick Hotel, New York, NY — Assistant Designer

OCT 2021 - JAN 2022

Designed costumes for The McKittrick Hotel Halloween and New Years Eve Parties. This included helping with fittings, managing our team of stitchers, and being in charge of designing and building full looks.

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Mischa Lampert, New York, NY — Production Assistant

NOV 2020 - MAR 2021

Crocheted and knitted luxury beanies and snoods. Shipped orders and assisted with other small business needs. Created all digital design products including the Mischa Lampert Brand Book, linesheets, and tech packs. 

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Sleep No More, New York, NY — Intern / Wardrobe Sub

FEB 2019 - JUN 2019 - Internship While at Pratt

SEP 2019 - MAR 2020 - Hired as Wardrobe Sub  (Closed due to pandemic)

Duties included washing, organizing, repairing, pre-setting, and striking of costumes. 

 

Acne Studios, New York, NY — ETail Customer Service

MAY 2019 - AUG 2019

Worked in the North American office of Acne Studios with the online customer service team. This included processing returns, answering customer questions on sizing, and styling/suggesting pieces they may enjoy. 

 

MOVIES

 

Hallmark, Hartford, CT — Seamstress

AUG/SEPT 2021

Worked with the Costume Team for A Holiday in Harlem to help shop for and style the cast. Built a pregnancy belly. Fit and altered costumes chosen. Organized returns and managed production assistants. 

 

Hallmark, Hartford, CT — Seamstress

JULY 2021

Worked with the Costume Team for Taking the Reins to help fit, dress, alter and build costumes.

 

EDUCATION

 

Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY    2016-2020 — BFA FASHION DESIGN

GPA:  3.83    Studied with a Presidential Merit-Based Scholarship

Awards presented at Graduation:  Pratt Circle Award (graduating with highest honors), Selected by Pratt’s Fashion Department Faculty to receive: Excellence in Academic Achievement Award

Senior Collection featured in Vogue, No Kill, and iD magazine.

 

Kingston University, London, UK

Selected as one of two Fashion Design students for Pratt’s Study Abroad Program, Fall, 2018.