1. Angela Pirrera
32 Meadowood Drive, Unsworth Heights
021 02650116
happy_yoh@hotmail.com
PERSONAL PROFILE:
Enthusiastic, responsible, self-motivated Prop Maker with a considerable background in
window dressing and set decorating. Able to work both individually and within a team.
Looking for a position where creative skills and versatility would be of value.
KEY SKILLS:
Researching, constructing and dressing sets and props.
Technical knowledge in various processes and materials.
Able to assemble and create props taking in consideration budget allocations.
Good eye for details, colours, balance and composition.
Good interpersonal skills. Flexible, reliable, hardworking.
Knowledge of foreign languages: Italian, English.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Prop maker-Designer Aug-Nov 2015
“Ton Van Der Veer Limited”, Auckland
Ton commissioned me a project which involved designing, budgeting and constructing an
entrance way using carpentry, polystyrene scultping, fiberglassing and painting skills. The
project was installed at Sylvia Park shopping mall over the Christmas period.
Creature Technician April-May 2015
“Power Rangers Productions”, Auckland
Kept monsters costumes in good order and organised them according to the need of the daily
shooting schedule.
Prop maker-Model assistant Feb-march 2015
“Glasshammer Visual Effects”, Auckland
Collaborated in the building of the props for a television commercial for Channel 4 (England)
Mainly utilized polyester resins, moulds, MDF.
Prop maker-Set designer 2013-2014
“K.I.S.S. Theatre”, Auckland
Designed set and built props for children shows.
Proved ability to improvise with available materials applying good problem-solving and
excellent set dressing skills.

2. Prop maker 2008-2012
“Marketing works”, Auckland
Carving polystyrene, painting, assembling and installing decorations were few of the duty
involved. Also use of other materials like resin, moulds and fibreglass.
Helped company in acquiring and develop window dressing jobs in shopping malls.
Prop maker 2008
“Pupazzia”, Milan
Created mock-ups, mascots, sets design for advertising campaigns using polystyrene, wood,
resin, sponge rubber.
Prop maker 2007-2008
“Marketing works”, Auckland
Designed, carved, painted and installed props for shopping malls and stands for fairs.
Window dresser 2006-2007
“Next”, London
Dressed window displays and installed seasonal decorations.
Implemented visual solutions according to visual merchandising layout guidelines.
Prop Maker 2004-2005
“James Glancy Design Ltd”, London
Produced props with various construction techniques.
Installed decorations in shopping centres.
Use of carpentry skills.
Window Dresser 2002-2004
“D&G shoes”, London
Designed, executed and maintained window displays and themed decorations.
Window Dresser & Prop Maker 2000-2002
“Scarsella Scarsella”, Milan
Teamwork aimed to produce and install stands for shopping centres.
Realized polystyrene sculptures and props for window displays.
Dressed window displays creating attractive compositions.
Scenic Artist 1999-2000
“Crazy Colour”, Milan
Produced props for Prada’s window using a range of materials (resin, fibreglass, wood,
polystyrene, spray colours).
Set and Stage Designer 1998-1999
“Marpunta Village”, Alonissos, Greece
Designed and construct sets and props for a theatre of the holiday village.
Maintained high standards within tight deadlines and limited budgets.

3. EDUCATION:
2015 Mould-making and Casting course, Rutherford College, Auckland
2003 Display Design, College of Printing, Elephant & Castle
Including Prop making course.
1996- 2000 Diploma in Window Dressing, “Arte & Messaggio School”, Milan
Including 3D workshop practise.
1990 – 1995 Diploma in Accountancy, M.Bianchi School”, Milan
INTEREST:
DIY, Art, Recycle craft, Snowboarding, Reading, Piano, Foreign Cultures.