PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Multifaceted creative professional with 10+ years of experience in Graphic/UI and Costume Design. Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, as well as branding, print/web design, in addition to sewing. Strong leadership and problem solving skills, with a proven track record to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - COSTUME & PRODUCTION

Dave’s Friends Productions, New York, NY
Art Director (Costume & Production Designer), Producer • November 2013 – Present

• Spearheaded a fundraising campaign, directing art, graphic design, and promotional materials that raised over $12,000 for the short film Exhibition.

• Maintained relationships with previous clients through targeted newsletters and promotional materials.

• Collaborated with the Director to define and establish the visual identity of the production.

• Created and conceptualized the overall visual style and design elements for film, ensuring alignment with the project’s vision.

• Managed budgeting for design department expenses, efficiently allocating resources.

• Consulted with vendors and other film crew members to coordinate design elements.

Production Designer
2021 - Present

• Construct and source set elements, builds, and dressings for projects, elevating visual storytelling and character development. 

• Research and conceptualize the overall visual style and design elements for projects, ensuring alignment with the project’s vision.

• Collaborate with the Director to define and establish the visual identity of projects.

• Determine financial goals and in-season projections for productions with fewer than $2,000 budgets guiding strategic decisions for the production team.

Costume Designer
2013 - Present

• Design, construct, and source costumes for 40+ films, theater productions and events, elevating visual storytelling and character development.

• Create innovative designs, sketches, and illustrations for client presentations, amplifying the approval rate for new project concepts.

• Determine financial goals and in-season projections for productions with fewer than $2,000 budgets guiding strategic decisions for the production team.

• Alter 500+ costumes based on actor preferences, script changes, and other production needs.

• Monitor costume use during performances and swiftly address any emergencies on stage and film shoots.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE - UI & GRAPHIC DESIGN

Parity Productions, New York, NY
Graphics, Media, and Retail Manager • June 2019 – October 2022
Graphics and Media • July 2016 – June 2019

• Led cross-functional teams to build marketing materials and assets for 15 theatrical productions and events, managing project milestones for playwrights and clients.

• Spearheaded a comprehensive website overhaul using Squarespace, focusing on user experience optimization, creating streamlined operations and resulting in reduced bounce rates by over 20%.

• Collaborated with external contractors to restructure and modernize a database of over 500 members. 

• Mentored interns, fostering skill development that led to enhanced task completion rates on projects.

• Formulated marketing materials for print, web, and email campaigns that increased newsletter click-through and drove new subscribers by 30%. 

• Constructed an e-commerce retail store using Shopify by creating 50+ item listings and writing engaging descriptions, elevating customer experience and boosting sales.

• Managed social media content on platforms Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram, increasing subscriber count and engaging over 10,000 followers.

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