Deanna Jean Mattsson

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Event Assistant and Wardrobe Coordinator at Aerial Acrobat Entertainment
January 1, 2024 - Present
Assist in preparing costumes for performers according to costume shop manager specifications, attend events to assist and support performers throughout the event, set up and breakdown required equipment, costume maintenance and laundry after each event.
Seamstress at Lady Smith Alterations
January 1, 2020 - Present
Assist with bridal and dress fittings; perform alterations according to shop manager's specifications.
Adjunct Professor/ Costume Designer at New Jersey City University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Taught bi-weekly class covering costume design, stage makeup and basic sewing in theater and film; designed and coordinated costumes for university plays and musicals.
Costume Shop Manager at Plays in the Park
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Created schedules, organized tasks and duties for costume shop employees, and coordinated and created costumes for the summer season.
Bakery Assistant at Costco
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Baked and packaged bakery goods; assisted customers with orders and cake design.
Sales Associate at Spirit Halloween
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Aided in store setup and break down, customer service and sales, store clean up and maintenance.

Education

A.A. Fine Arts at Monmouth County College
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015
B.F.A. Theater Design and Tech at Kean University
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2017
Adjunct Professor/ Costume Designer at New Jersey City University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021

Qualifications

The Technical Director's Award
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2016
James R. Murphy Award
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Retail, Professional Services, Other