Education & Skills
I am currently finishing up my degree at the University of North Texas under the Applied and Collaborative Studies program. I am majoring in Applied Arts and Sciences with a focus in Costume Design. I plan to graduate in May of 2026!
Over the course of my experiences, I have gained many skills:
○ Operation of domestic and industrial machines, including sergers
○ Apparel repair and tailoring
○ Pattern interpretation and garment construction
○ Hand stitching and mending techniques
○ Excel for fashion
○ Collaboration
○ Attention to detail
○ Adaptability
○ Problem Solving
Employment
Costumer Technician | Cirque Du Soleil | April 2026 - May 2026
○ Helped set up and prepare all costumes for show run, including: washing and drying all costumes, steaming and ironing specialty costumes, needed costume repairs, and dressing room set up
○ Daily wash and put away of costumes with any needed repairs
○ Running costume cues and assistance with quick changes backstage
○ Assistance with costume malfunctions during the show
Costumer / Makeup Artist | University of Mississippi Film Department | Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
○ Sourced and altered costumes for cast while providing on-set handling and quick-change assistance
○ Designed and executed makeup looks for an average of 3-5 cast members a day, occasionally 10-15
actors on busier days; including special effects makeup and all within strict time constraints
○ Conceptualized and set up certain prop and location set elements, contributing to overall visual aesthetic and cohesion
○ Maintained strict costume and makeup continuity across multiple days to weeks of shooting
Costume Technician | University of Mississippi Film Department | Jan 2022 - Dec 2023
○ Assisted performers with dressing and doing quick changes backstage, ensuring a smooth and timely transition between live performance scenes
○ Maintained, prepared, and cleaned costumes before, during, and after each live performance to keep quality and longevity between show runs
○ Performed on-the-spot costume repairs during productions, problem-solving issues quickly for a seamless production run
○ Collaborated closely with the costume and makeup team, following procedures and cues given by the stage manager for smooth backstage operation