Experience

Bloom School of Music & Dance
• United States
• Music
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Ballet Instructor

  • May 2022 - Present


Avion Clothier

• Sales Associate

  • Mar 2019 - Mar 2021

  - Provided excellent customer service by welcoming clients into the shop, recommending apparel and products, and assisting with purchases. - Managed the merchandise inventory with unpacking, checking in, and re-stocking. - Maintained organization and high-end atmospheric element during shop hours. - Assisted designer with her outside projects relevant to her eponymous line such as events and fittings with specific clientele. - Provided excellent customer service by welcoming clients into the shop, recommending apparel and products, and assisting with purchases. - Managed the merchandise inventory with unpacking, checking in, and re-stocking. - Maintained organization and high-end atmospheric element during shop hours. - Assisted designer with her outside projects relevant to her eponymous line such as events and fittings with specific clientele.



Theatrical Wardrobe Union Local 764 IATSE

• Set Costumer

  • Apr 1997 - Dec 2013

  Provided on-set costuming for the following feature film and television productions: "The Intern" (Feature film 1998) "Music of the Heart" (Feature film 1998) HBO's "The Sopranos" (1998, 2005-2007) "We Own the Night" (Feature film 2006) Cadillac Records (Feature film 2007) "For One More Day" (TV Feature 2007) FOX Network "New Amsterdam" (2007) F/X Network "Damages" (2008-2009) AMC Network's "Rubicon" (2009) "Did you Hear About The Morgans" (Feature film 2009) "Step Up 3D" (Feature film 2009) "Mr. Popper’s Penguins" (Feature film 2010) HBO’s "Boardwalk Empire" (2011-2012) "Begin Again" (Feature film 2012) CBS Network "Hostages" (2013) Show less



The Metropolitan Opera Guild

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Wardrobe/Dresser

  • Feb 1995 - Jul 2008

  Assisted opera singers, dancers and other relevant artists with their costumes and personal wardrobe needs in numerous Met Opera repertoire over the course of 20 years. Operas included Carmen, La Boheme, La Traviata, The Magic Flute, The Great Gatsby, Peter Grimes, Lohengrin, The Marriage of Figaro, Pagliacci, Tosca, and others. Assisted opera singers, dancers and other relevant artists with their costumes and personal wardrobe needs in numerous Met Opera repertoire over the course of 20 years. Operas included Carmen, La Boheme, La Traviata, The Magic Flute, The Great Gatsby, Peter Grimes, Lohengrin, The Marriage of Figaro, Pagliacci, Tosca, and others.



Bravo Television

• Fashion Producer/ "Guide To Style"

  • Jan 2008 - May 2008

  - Collaborated with Style Expert Tim Gunn in analyzing and troubleshooting Client's fashion issues, and assisted in developing client's new and improved wardrobe and image. - Performed extensive brand scouting for Client, securing a compatible match in lifestyle needs, accessibility and correct fit/sizing within the label. - Employed Optitex, the software used to illustrate the Client’s body type for analyzation, in addition to writing and producing the Optitex scripts for Mr. Gunn. - Shopped with Client while making the appropriate recommendations of pieces that would fit and flatter Client best, optimizing the transformational finale. Show less



HBO

• New Caledonia
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Set Costumer, "The Sopranos"

  • Mar 2005 - May 2007

  Responsible for overseeing actors on set in their wardrobe and assisting with their wardrobe-related necessities. Supported the department by managing costume continuity of script days and filing, recording and organizing all working costumes. Excelled at being a team player in an extremely fast-paced and high-profile setting. Responsible for overseeing actors on set in their wardrobe and assisting with their wardrobe-related necessities. Supported the department by managing costume continuity of script days and filing, recording and organizing all working costumes. Excelled at being a team player in an extremely fast-paced and high-profile setting.



BBC America

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Off-Screen Stylist/"What Not To Wear"

  • Jun 2002 - Mar 2005

  - Worked jointly with on-screen Style Experts Stacy London and Clinton Kelly to overhaul and re-create participant's new image through fashion. - Responsible for styling the visual mannequins that illustrated the fashion "rules" to participant. - Communicated extensively with participant about body issues, proper fit and emotional sentiment about their clothing choices. - Shopped abundantly with participant within a given budget of $5000, assisting participant with styling and fit. Assisted participant with the dynamic transformation from the old identity to a new and fresh persona though wardrobe. Show less



Graj + Gustavsen Inc. (G+G)

• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Prop Stylist

  • Sep 2000 - Jan 2001

  Assisted Art Director with research, sourcing and acquisition of props for RJReynolds campaign proposal. Assisted Art Director with research, sourcing and acquisition of props for RJReynolds campaign proposal.



Oxygen Media

• New Zealand
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Wardrobe Supervisor

  • Oct 1998 - Nov 2000

  - Handled wardrobe maintenance and organization of wardrobe for on-camera hosts for all network original programming. - Served as the wardrobe department representative for show producers and crew during filming. - Communicated actively with fashion showrooms and vendors for product clothing loans to cast and talent. - Handled wardrobe maintenance and organization of wardrobe for on-camera hosts for all network original programming. - Served as the wardrobe department representative for show producers and crew during filming. - Communicated actively with fashion showrooms and vendors for product clothing loans to cast and talent.



THE METROPOLITAN OPERA

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Ballet Dancer

  • Jan 1993 - Jan 2000

  Danced with the resident ballet company in a variety of Met Opera Repertoire. -Aida -Turandot -Romeo et Juliette -Tannhauser -Bartered Bride -Don Giovanni -Die Fledermaus -Hansel et Gretel -Faust Danced with the resident ballet company in a variety of Met Opera Repertoire. -Aida -Turandot -Romeo et Juliette -Tannhauser -Bartered Bride -Don Giovanni -Die Fledermaus -Hansel et Gretel -Faust