Resume
Experience
Nov 2024 - Present
Disney Live Entertainment Costumer Assistant
Disneyland Resort
Anaheim, CA
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Research, collaborate, and manufacture new costumes. Repair and manage existing costumes for Characters, Parades, and other Stage Show offerings
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Coordinate and conduct fittings with performers and ensure proper fit through alterations and adjustments
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Ensure all costumes meet Disney's standard for appearance, safety, and functionality. Provide direction for care and maintenance of costumes
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Maintain extensive documentation of costumes and all materials used to produce them. Provide each costume venue with updated information
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Maintain records of sizes for each performer and update as necessary
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Utilize GUS+ to maintain an up-to-date record of inventory of product and to attribute new product
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Communicate with outside vendors for production
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Strong project management and problem-solving skills required in tandem with verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with other teams
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Utilizes Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Cricut Design Space, etc.
June - Nov 2024
Disney Live Entertainment Costumer Intern
Disneyland Resort
Anaheim, CA
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Research, collaborate, and manufacture new costumes. Repair and manage existing costumes for Characters, Parades, and other Stage Show offerings
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Coordinate and conduct fittings with performers and ensure proper fit through alterations and adjustments
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Manage production timelines, budgets, collaborating with Designers and various teams to bring costumes from concept to reality
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Ensure all costumes meet Disney's standard for appearance, safety, and functionality. Provide direction for care and maintenance of costumes
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Communicate with outside vendors for production
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Source fabrics and products required for vendors that are in line with the Designer's vision for an entertainment offering
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Strong project management and problem-solving skills required in tandem with verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with other teams
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Utilizes Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Cricut Design Space, etc.
Jan - June 2024
Disney Live Entertainment Costume Workroom Production Intern
Disneyland Resort
Anaheim, CA
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Interfaces daily with the Workroom Teams, Costumers, Buyers, Designers, and varying levels of management within the Costuming organization
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Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to draping, drafting, patterning, CAD/CAM process, costume construction, fittings, size charts and alterations
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Attends meetings
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Observe and assist with fittings
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Assembles tech packs
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Creates graphics and illustrations
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Uses BERNINA Embroidery Machines
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Utilizes Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, Cricut Design Space, Hatch Embroidery Software, etc.
2023-2024
Fantasyland Attractions Hostess
Disneyland Resort
Anaheim, CA
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Operates attractions while following Operating Guide procedures.
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Provides excellent guest service while following Disney standards and resolving guest concerns in order to create a positively memorable experience
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Monitors and assures guest safety while loading and unloading, and operating attractions
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Maximizes OHRC (operational hourly ride capacity) while providing excellent guest service and show quality.
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Recognized by leadership on numerous occasions for outstanding Guest service.
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Acquired superb public speaking skills by leading and performing a special effects show for hundreds of guests several times each day
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Starts, resets, and closes the rides down, as well as evacuates guests in emergency situations
2022-2023
Zookeeper
The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Palm Desert, CA
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Responsible for the care and keeping of animals in the zoological collection
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Provides animals with enriching experiences daily
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Greets guests and hosts "Keeper Connection" daily chats with guests
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Prepares food and medication for animals under care
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Utilizes positive reinforcement tactics to train animals voluntarily
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Maintains daily records of animals under care utilizing ZIMS and Microsoft software
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Communicates with management to ensure forward thinking and complete care of animals
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Operates golf cart, power tools, and related machinery
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Maintains structure and soundness of habitats through the use of general "fix-it" skills
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Provides new habitat furniture and design to habitats
2021
Stable Attendant
Disneyland Resort
Anaheim, CA
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Feeds hay and grain at three designated daily times
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Provides prescribed medications
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Bathes and grooms the horses
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Picks and prepares stalls
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Cleans the facilities
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Maintains records
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Exercises the horses in round pens, panelwalker, and on trails
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Performs daily training exercises through the use of standardized method
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Desensitizes horses to their surroundings
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Harnesses horses for Main Street
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Hand-walks horses
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Creates meet and greet opportunities for guests and Cast Members
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Welcomes guests aboard the horse-drawn streetcar and gives safety spiel
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Answers any questions and interacts with guests on Main Street
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Trailers horses between the Circle D Ranch and the Disneyland Resort
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Operates Gators and tractors around ranch
2021
Retail Associate
The Denim Bar
Los Alamitos, CA
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Greets customers
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Processes transactions
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Cash handling experience
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Opens and closes store
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Answers phones
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Assists with fittings
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Speaks with customers and provides recommendations
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Processes packages to be mailed, processes packages for home hand-delivery
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Inventories new merchandise
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Steams and prepares clothes for display
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Cleans and organizes store
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Prepares window displays
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Basic sewing repairs
Education
2023-Current
Academy of Art University, San Francisco
BFA Costume Design
2020-2022
Chapman University
Graphic Design, Organismal Biology
Professional skillset
Soft Skills
Self-Starter
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Reliable
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Creative
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Meticulous
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Determined
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Caring
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Motivated
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Problem-Solver
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Unconventional Thinker
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Quick Learner
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Learn by Doing
Physical Skills
Sewing and Pattern Making
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Crafting and Finishing
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Graphic Design
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Painting and Illustration
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Microsoft Office Suite
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Google Drive Suite
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Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc)
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ProCreate
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Model Making (2D & 3D)
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Cricut Design Space
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3D Printing (AnkerMake Studio, Blender, Sketch Up, Scandy Pro)
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Hatch Embroidery
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Mural Painting
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Window Displays
Languages
English (native)
French (proficient)