costume functional resume v2
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TRACY WRIGHT 604.762.0503P a g e | 1
Email: [email protected]
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Jessie Richardson Live Theatre Award nomination for Outstanding Costume Design
Head of Wardrobe at Trinity Western University, Theatre Department Bachelor of Arts in Education/Fine Arts/History Draping, cutting, stitching, dying, basic millinery, tailoring, drafting, corsetry
skills Creative, organized
RELEVANT SKILLS
DESIGN Script analysis - character personalities, period research, etc. Plot character movement throughout the play (determine quick changes,
etc.) Work with the director to determine vision of the play, themes, etc. Render costumes and source out all materials needed Work productively with the production team to assure all elements work
together.SEAMSTRESSING
Strong stitching and alteration skills Costume draping, cutting, and construction Garment fitting and alterations Basic pattern drafting experience
MANAGEMENT Oversaw work being done Provided training for personnel new to the costume shop Managed work in the costume shop, and related shop and show budgets Communicated work progress at production meetings Ensured all costumes were ready for photo/publicity shoots, costume
parades, dress rehearsals, etc.WORK EXPERIENCE
Head of Wardrobe, Langley, BC 2007—2014 Managed the costume shop crew Produced daily reports regarding the progress in the shop Participated in costume parades, dress rehearsals, weekly production
meetings Managed all responsibilities of the shop and costume budgets Prioritized work on a daily basis within the shop
TRACY WRIGHT 604.762.0503P a g e | 2
Email: [email protected]
WORK EXPERIENCE continued
Costume Designer, Various cities, BC 2006—present Create renderings and plot for costumes in the shows Purchase materials and/or costumes Oversee costume fittings Work with head of wardrobe on costume related items Converse with the director and other production personnel on the status of
the design
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Trinity Western University, Langley, BC Bachelors of Arts (Education, Fine Arts, History)
Western Washington Theatrical Training, Seattle, Washington Costume related workshops
Vancouver School Board, Vancouver, BC Pattern Drafting Course
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Director, BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils 2014 - presentMember at Large, Learning Disabilities Association of BC 2014 - presentDirector, Learning Disabilities Association of BC, Fraser South Chapter 2008 - 2014
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Jessie Richardson Live Theatre Award:2008 – Outstanding Costume Design – Small Theatre award nomination
A Man for All Seasons – Midnight Theatre Collective/Pacific TheatreDirected by: Jeremy Towe
References available upon request.