About me

I am a recent university graduate, who has been studying Historical and Performance Costume for Stage and Screen. I am now seeking to gain experience in a professional environment.

A motivated, enthusiastic costume cutter and maker, with a passion for historical research; I excel in character development. I have worked well developing ideas as an individual, and also thrive as part of a team. As a pragmatic person, I am able to adapt to difficult situations and problem solve.

Skills

Working under pressure to create period costumes and accessories; experience in resourcing materials; compiled supply list for lecturers which was distributed to other students; extensive hand and machine sewing skills; extensive pattern cutting from the stand and basic flat pattern cutting skills; historical research for true representation and authenticity; excellent design and design development skills; trained to use domestic and industrial sewing machines, over-lockers and irons; experienced with a variety of fabrics including their care and cleaning; treasurer for year group and took a lead role in fundraising for final year event; used prudent methods of research to enable the cost effective purchasing of materials.

Sector Experience

Farmaggedon - Farmer Ted’s, Ormskirk (October 2012), An Interactive Horror experience, Volunteer Scarer, - Scaring members of the public (in costume and make-up), The Butterfly House Warrington (September 2012), Dress Maker, - Dress maker, - Liaison with brides and bridal parties, Screwed (2011) Dir. Reg Traviss, (September 2011), Dresser, Two week placement on set, - Maintenance of costumes, - Dressed actors, - Helped organise the inventory of costumes, Scarborough Mayor’s Charity Masquerade Ball (8th April 2011), Dresser and Maker, - Dressed the Mayor and Mayoress of Scarborough and various members of staff from the University of Hull, - Undertook surface decoration and hand-sewing fastenings on garments.

Awards

BA (Hons) Historical and Performance Costume for Stage and Screen , BTEC National Diploma Fashion and Textiles (September 2007 - June 2009), City & Guilds Level 2 Key Skills in Application of Number, City & Guilds Level 2 Key Skills in Communication, City & Guilds Level 2 Key Skills in Information and Communication Technology, 11 GCSE's grades (C-B's)