Objective


To create costumes for theater, performances, and film productions.


Skills


Sewing, draping, pattern drafting, Gerber knowledge and training, alterations, tailoring, reconstruction, millinery, wig styling, drafting flats, textile design. Also efficient with using home and industrial sewing machines, heavy duty walker sewing machines, sergers, and blind hemming machines.

Education


Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design & Merchandising
International Academy of Design & Technology
Orlando, FL (March 2009)

 

ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE:

  • Dean's Honor Award for Summer Quarter 2005
  • Dean's Honor Awards for Spring and Fall Quarters 2006
  • President's Honor Award for Winter Quarter 2006

 

High School Diploma
William R. Boone High School
Orlando, FL (May 2005)


 

Professional Experience

 

Fabrication Specialist II
Universal Orlando Resorts
Orlando, FL
July 2006-Current

 

DUTIES INCLUDE:

  • Sewing show quality costumes in multiple quantities
  • Alterations and repairs of costumes
  • Area chores and maintenance of machines and equipment

      • SEAMSTRESS WORKS INCLUDE:
    • Halloween Horror Nights (2006-2008)
    • Grinchmas (2007-2008)
    • Mardi Gras (2007-2008)
    • Macy's Holiday Parade costumes (2006-2007)
    • Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure park characters
    • NBC's iVillage Live wardrobe alterations (2007)
    • Various CityWalk Orlando costumes
    • Golden Woody Gala Awards (2007)
    • Nickelodeon Hotel costumes (2006)

      DRESSER WORK INCLUDE:

    • Mannheim Steamroller (2008)


    Seamstress
    Midway Elementary School
    'Alice in Wonderland' (2006)
    A small sample portfolio can be viewed here >>


    Judging


    If you are interesting in having me as a judge in a costume contest then please contact me at s@sasha-v.com.

    I have also judged at MegaCon's Star Wars Costume Contest

    ADDITIONAL AWARDS AND HONORS


    2006-2007

    Featured fashion designer in Fifty/50 Art Show at CityArtsFactory
    Judge's Costume Award at MegaCon
    Honorable Mention in Cosplay Lab's Witch Hunter Robin Look-Alike Contest

    2005-2006

    Best Prequel Trilogy Costume at MegaCon's Star Wars Costume Contest
    Best B&W Costume Photo at JACON's "Shoot Me" Contest
    Best Portrait Costume Photo at JACON's "Shoot Me" Contest

    2004-2005

    Best Anime/Manga Costume at Anime Festival Orlando
    Costume Hall Award at JACON

    2003-2004

    Honorable Mention at Anime Festival Orlando
    Judge's Costume Award at MegaCon




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