Amber Paxton

"Pooka" Character Design. Patterning, cutting, and gluing (using industrial strength barge) various types of sheet foam into hollow dimensional shapes. Covering foam pieces in various types of mesh fabric, to sew around and create "pockets" around foam pieces. Sewing all covered foam pieces together, to create specified shape for costume body pod. Hand sewing seams together, to create a fluid body pod shape, as well as connecting pieces (elastic, webbing, D-Rings, etc.). Draping fabrics over completed body pods, to create patterns for costume covering (fabric dependent on project). Sewing and completing finalized costume project for the Blumhouse series: "Into the Dark", Episode: "Pooka".

Horror & Sci-Fi convention, on-air correspondent/interviewer

Stitcher’s Assistant – Assist with stitching projects for Day Ops in the park, and special park events (Knott’s Merry Farm, Knott’s Scary Farm, Summer shows, etc.), assist with wardrobe desk, stocking for uniform wardrobe department, as well as maintaining all costume stock for various park special events (Ghost Town Alive, all theater shows, special events, etc.). Head Dresser – Maintaining costumes before, during, and after all performances for all performers. Making any on-the-spot, quick fixes to any costumes in need. Providing all cast with backup costume pieces, should something happen with the current ones. Helping performers (including Dancers, Ice Skaters, Actors, Stunt Performers, Magician, and Magician’s Assistants) in and out of costumes, backstage, while show is going on. Cleaning of all costumes, after each performance. Swing Dresser – Learning different tracks for all characters in the show, to ensure that track is covered, should a dresser call out for any performance(s). Dressing the character performers into the detailed character suit, piece by piece, as well as maintaining the proper look/fit for the costumes for each character (ex. “Charlie Brown”). Quick change help for any/all of the ice skaters, stunt performers, actors, dance performers, magician, magician’s assistants. Handling all walking paths, for character performer on the specific track, as their visibility is limited while in costume. Calling out directions, when needed, as well as lighting up hazards for all onstage performers, when they return backstage. Making any needed fix/alterations to all costumes on show, as well as any needed for accessories (shoes, hats, dancer fans, etc.). Maintaining the daily cleanliness of each costume provided to performers, by laundry, or specific cleaning methods used on character suits.

Oversee store operations, set pricing for vintage items acquired by owner - via research, maintain visual and merchandise standards (including floor merchandise setup, and window displays). Develop and execute store events (monthly "Ladies and Gents Night Out"). Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, and entertainment industry costumers/stylists. Opening and closing the store, cash and credit purchases, making weekly bank deposits. Consulting with customers about commissions

Assistant to the owner of the company, preparing reports and presentations, scheduling travel arrangements for domestic and international travel, answering phones, order entry, updating customer files, customer service, scheduling meetings and communications with sales people, running errands, annual sales demonstrations, and light warehouse. 5150 LLC, Los Angeles, CA

Lunachix - creating and updating designs for various juniors brands via sketch/patterns, sourcing fabrics/trims, costing and ordering of all fabrics for production, creating samples (PP, TOP, Photoshoot), shipping and hand delivering samples to customers, maintaining all cost sheets for orders. Spoiled Angels - creating initial designs for future children's trends (2T-4T, 4-6x, 7-16). Sending designs out for pattern creation, getting new samples cut for designs to show/sell to customers. Sourcing fabrics, trims, and screens for designs. Creating initial cost sheets, then updating and creating finalized cost sheets for all designs/orders. Order entry and maintenance for all orders throughout the entire design and production process. Maintaining relationships with fabric, trim, and screen houses/sales reps.

Halloween Horror Nights, Seasonal. Issue costumes to performers and track usage. Assist with dressing performers at show venues. Quick fixes to performer costumes at show venues. Launder costumes and replenish racks. Other duties as required.

Compile multiple looks for all skits created for the show, including added looks for guests (when needed). Organizing costume/wardrobe stock in a concise manner. Returns to WB lot costume gallery, as well as returns to other costume shops in/around the area in which the company pulls from. Buying and pulling wardrobe pieces at the direction of the Costume Designer per the requirements of specifications given. Making any and all runs necessary, including errands for the Costume Designer. Creating new costumes (i.e. Conan "Mascots") and main featured characters, for upcoming shows.

Filing international theatrical release posters, updating movie release schedule information, color match on theatrical release movie posters, updating & maintaining element guides per each theatrical release, compiling & updating print, publicity & A/V distribution lists, compiling & updating print release calendar, compiling & maintaining premiere calendars, creating & distributing e-mail blasts for premieres, running errands, answering phones.