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I am a creative and detail-oriented costume technician with over 15 years of experience specializing in specialty costume construction, alterations, and textile finishing for live entertainment, immersive environments, and theatrical productions. I have extensive expertise in tailoring, stretch integration, corsetry, and maintaining high-performance costumes under demanding conditions. I am passionate about crafting character-driven looks that support storytelling from backstage to the spotlight.
Throughout my career, I’ve enjoyed fabricating large-scale puppetry, assisting with costume stitching and alterations, and collaborating with external designers to ensure shop integration and project completion. My skills span fabric distressing, surface texture treatments, digital rendering, and puppet design and construction, making me a valuable asset in creative production teams adapting rapidly to changing situations.
Experience Level
Language
French
Fluent
Work Experience
Artisan- Puppetry and Costume Characters at Cirque du Soleil
December 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025Fabricated large-scale puppetry builds from designer concepts, executing mock-ups and final production using diverse materials and techniques. Created 3D modeled elements integrated into specialty character builds. Assisted with costume stitching and alterations for resident productions. Maintained and improved existing productions as required.
Resident Costume/Puppet Designer; Crafts Specialist at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
March 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025Designed and fabricated specialty costumes, puppets, and accessories for over 30 theatrical productions. Implemented distressing and surface texture treatments using painting, airbrushing, and dyeing techniques. Managed fittings and performed alterations aligned with design vision and performance requirements. Supported external designers with shop integration and project completion. Created digital renderings and costume graphics using Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator. Collaborated successfully in creative production teams and adapted in rapidly changing environments.
Interim Costume Shop Manager at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
August 1, 2022 - August 28, 2025Directed day-to-day shop operations, scheduling, and staff coordination across overlapping production timelines. Oversaw budgeting, vendor research, and purchasing of supplies including specialized costume finishing tools and materials. Facilitated cross-functional team communication.
Interim Costume Shop Manager at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
November 1, 2015 - August 28, 2025Directed day-to-day shop operations, scheduling, and staff coordination. Oversaw budgeting, vendor research, and purchasing of supplies including specialized costume finishing tools and materials. Facilitated cross-functional team communication.
Freelance Work at Various Projects in Las Vegas, NV
January 9, 2025 - PresentOn-set tailor for WNBA Documentary (Jan 9-10, 2025), Gospel Music Video (Feb 19-20, 2025), Puppetry for Chinese Resort ('Starbond', Mar 15 - Apr 7, 2025), Lead fabric pattern-maker for Warner Brothers' Charity Fashion Show for Dress for Success (Apr 30 - May 1, 2025), On-set tailor/fitter/repairs for Beast Games 2025 (May 29 - Jun 4, 2025), On-set costumer for Shakira (May 27-28, 2025).
Artisan- Puppetry and Costume Characters at Cirque du Soleil
December 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025Fabricated large-scale puppetry builds from designer concepts, executing mock-ups and final production using diverse materials and techniques. Created 3D modeled elements integrated into specialty character builds. Assisted with costume stitching and alterations for resident productions. Maintained and improved existing productions as dictated.
Resident Costume/ Puppet Designer; Crafts Specialist at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
March 1, 2024 - August 28, 2025Designed and fabricated specialty costumes, puppets, and accessories for over 30 theatrical productions. Implemented distressing and surface texture treatments using painting, airbrushing, and dyeing techniques. Managed fittings and performed alterations aligned with design vision and performance requirements. Supported external designers with shop integration and project completion. Created digital renderings and costume graphics using Procreate, Adobe Photoshop, and Illustrator. Collaborated successfully in creative production teams with adaptability in rapidly changing situations.
Interim Costume Shop Manager at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
August 1, 2022 - August 28, 2025Directed day-to-day shop operations including scheduling and staff coordination across overlapping production timelines. Oversaw budgeting, vendor research, and purchasing of supplies including specialized costume finishing tools and materials. Managed cross-functional team communication.
Interim Costume Shop Manager at Children’s Theatre of Charlotte
November 1, 2015 - August 28, 2025Directed day-to-day shop operations including scheduling and staff coordination across overlapping production timelines. Oversaw budgeting, vendor research, and purchasing of supplies including specialized costume finishing tools and materials. Managed cross-functional team communication.
On-set Tailor at WNBA Documentary
January 10, 2025 - August 28, 2025Provided on-set tailoring services during production.
On-set Tailor at Gospel Music Video
February 20, 2025 - August 28, 2025Provided on-set tailoring services during production.
Puppetry for Chinese Resort ('Starbond') at Chinese Resort
April 7, 2025 - August 28, 2025Constructed puppetry for production using specialized fabrication techniques.
Lead Fabric Pattern-maker at Warner Brothers’ Charity Fashion Show for Dress for Success
May 1, 2025 - August 28, 2025Led fabric pattern making for fashion show production.
On-set Tailor/Fitter/Repairs at Beast Games 2025
June 4, 2025 - August 28, 2025Performed on-set tailoring, fitting, and repairs for production.
On-set Costumer at Shakira
May 28, 2025 - August 28, 2025Provided costume stitching and fitting services on-set.
Education
Master of Fine Arts Production Design (Costume Design) at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2012Bachelor of Science Apparel Design at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2007Master of Fine Arts Production Design (Costume Design) at Savannah College of Art and Design
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2012Bachelor of Science Apparel Design at Florida State University
January 11, 2030 - May 1, 2007Qualifications
OSHA 10 Certified
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025OSHA 10 Certified
January 11, 2030 - August 28, 2025Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Non-Profit Organization, Other
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