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STYLIST / LOCAL 705 COSTUMER
FREELANCE DESIGNER
Los Angeles, CA
Feb 2008 - Present (16 years 9 months)
TALENT: Aimee Teagarden, Alex Sharp, Amy Aquino, Brent Sexton, Bruce Willis, Cam Newton, Cate Blanchett, Colleen Camp, Danny Glover, Daveed Diggs, Guy Ritchie, Jack Black, Janina Gavankar, Jasmine Cephas-Jones, Jason Ritter, Jeri Ryan, Jude Law, Keanu Reeves, Kevin Zegers, Kyle MacLachlan, Lance Reddick, Lauren Holly, Leslie Bibb, Lily Collins, Marlee Matlin, Matt Damon, Michelle Wie, Mimi Rogers, Peter Fonda, Rachel McAdams, Raphael Casal, Rick Fox, Robert Downey Jr., Ryan Lochte, Sarah Clarke, Serena Williams, St. Vincent, Taryn Manning, Taylor Swift, Tisha Campbell, Titus Welliver, Wayne Knight
PHOTOGRAPHERS: Andrew Matusik, Ben Watts, David LaChapelle, Gia Coppola, Kristen Burns
DIRECTORS: Carlos Lopez Estrada, Craig Gillespie, Eli Roth, Francisco Pugliese, Gia Coppola, Guy Ritchie, M. Blash, Malcolm Venville, Marti Noxin, Pieter Jan Brugge, Saam Farahmand, Scott Rosenbaum, Spike Lee, Stacey Wall, William Speck
EDITORIAL: A Magazine Curated by Alessandro Michelle, Ebony, Essence, Experience Life, Genlux, OK!
PRINT: American Rag, Lulu Lemon, Macy's, Nike, Pepsi, St. Vincent “Fear the Future” Tour, Subaru, Vidal Sassoon
COMMERCIALS: Adidas, Amtrak, AT&T, Audi, Blue Diamond Almonds, Buchannan's, Budweiser Super Bowl LI, CDW, Citi Bank, Crest, Direct TV, Dodge Ram Truck Month, E! Royals Superbowl XLIX Promo, Ford, Fox Sports, Gatorade G2, Genesis, GLAAD PSA, Honda, Iams, Infinity, Kohl's, Lenovo, Lincoln Financial, McDonald's, Mitsubishi, Oscar Mayer, Red’s Apple Ale, Samsung, Secret, Toyota, Twix, Under Armour, U.S. Cellular, Xarelto
TELEVISION: The 87th Academy Awards, Bosch - Season 2
FILM: Blindspotting, Death Wish, Downsizing, The House with a Clock in Its Walls, The Nice Guys, To the Bone, The Perfect Age of Rock and Roll, Sherlock Holmes
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TECHNICAL LEAD / COSTUMER
Los Angeles, CA
Aug 2017 - Nov 2017 (3 months)
• Assisted in the management of a 12 person team with a $500K departmental budget on a $40MM production
• Aided in the oversight and development of made-to-order 1930's to 1950's period costumes for all principle cast
• Technical lead for all departmental visual communication with the Director, Executive Producers, and Studio HQ
• Utilized Adobe design programs, camera equipment, and digital sharing platforms to produce and maintain all visual collateral
• Assisted in the performance, maintenance, and resolution of accounting transactions, reconciliation tasks, and billing issues
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ART DIRECTOR
Los Angeles, CA
Jun 2015 - Nov 2016 (1 year 5 months)
• Established and executed brand vision from concept to fruition through the creation and implementation of cross-channel ideas and conceptualization
• Created and implemented visual direction of brand videos, social media content, styling, and overall brand aesthetic
• Developed all visual creative concepts, brand aesthetics, photography, typography, and graphic designs across print and digital media platforms
• Produced and managed all content and community management for Instagram,
Facebook, and Pinterest profiles increasing impressions by 400% and followers
by 350% in a 4 week time period
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ASSISTANT COORDINATOR - WARDROBE DEPARTMENT
AMAZON PRIME / HOLD FAST PRODUCTIONS - BOSCH SEASON 2
Los Angeles, CA
Jun 2015 - Dec 2015 (6 months)
• Assisted in the management of a $1MM departmental budget with $300K in wardrobe stock, 60+ vendors, and a team of 12 costumers
• Aided in the oversight and development of costumes for 120+ principle characters, and hundreds of background extras each week for a 6 month period
• Created and managed a stock inventory system, and spearheaded the final inventory processing of the entire department's assets and purchases
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BRAND STRATEGIST - SOCIAL MEDIA & DIGITAL MARKETING CONSULTANT
Los Angeles, CA
Sep 2014 - Oct 2014 (1 month)
• Developed a multi-layered strategic social media and digital marketing plan to promote the Sassoon Cosmetology program for North America
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CREATIVE DIRECTOR / DESIGNER
IA THE BRAND LLC
Los Angeles, CA
Oct 2013 - Oct 2014 (1 year)
• Managed and executed the design, development, and implementation of brand
strategies for fashion/entertainment based product development, e-comm, and social/digital media projects for En Noir Women's division, Antonym Jewelry, Isabel Adrian, Audrey Napoleon, Fawni, and Bleona Quereti
• Shaped creative strategy and oversaw visual direction for En Noir women's division designs, Antonym Jewelry x Isabel Adrian design collaboration, Isabel Adrian's web and e-comm sites including product development for apparel and accessories, re-branding and strategic development of Fawni, as well as the re-branding and management of Audrey Napoleon
• Managed budgets, workflow, contractors, vendors, and design team while meeting strict deadlines
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SR. DESIGNER / TECHNICAL DESIGNER
Los Angeles, CA
Oct 2013 - Oct 2014 (1 year)
• Produced a full-fledged 42 piece women's high-end contemporary line with product categories including fur, leather, denim, knits, wovens, and outerwear
• Interpreted seasonal concepts, body styles, design details, and fabric and trim selections
• Worked directly with Merchandising team to evaluate line plan for retail deliveries
• Created all CAD drawings and technical garment sketches
• Developed garment specs and tech packs for production
• Oversaw each stage of the product development process
• Created grading rules and fit standards for each product category
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ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR
Los Angeles, CA
Oct 2008 - Mar 2014 (5 years 5 months)
• Instructional focus on advanced fashion illustration techniques, trend forecasting, concept and apparel line development, and portfolio conception
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ART DIRECTOR / GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Oct 2013 - Nov 2013 (1 month)
• Developed creative revenue-generating design projects from conception to launch
• Created design theme and graphics focused on B2C digital and print marketing
• Emphasized brand continuity through various social and digital media platforms
• Strategized, implemented, and analyzed social media programs utilizing Facebook Ads and Insights, Google Analytics, and HootSuite
• Produced and managed client photo-shoots while providing on-set direction
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SR. PROJECT MANAGER / PRODUCT DEVELOPER / TECHNICAL DESIGNER
Los Angeles, CA
May 2013 - Sep 2013 (4 months)
• Managed the execution of all product development and sourcing activities for each client’s apparel line
• Oversaw a 12 person production team
• Responsible for the development of 10 -12 lines simultaneously on an on-going basis
• Liaised between clients and production team
• Developed all CAD illustrations and tech packs
• Conducted fit sessions and communicated corrections with pattern and sample makers
• Ensured and implemented quality control
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ASSOCIATE DESIGNER
Sep 2011 - Mar 2012 (6 months)
• Created a 9 piece contemporary capsule collection for Roam Clothing Resort 2012
• Performed market research to generate seasonal concepts and design choices
• Drafted technical flat sketches, generated apparel graphics, composed line sheets,
and generated seasonal trend boards in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign
• Assisted with garment fittings and pre-production sample design changes
• Approved lab dips, novelty prints, and garment washes