This profile is for a Costume Management and Design professional with over 25 years of experience in costuming for theater, film, television and live performances. Some of the key experiences highlighted include 15 years as Costume Workroom Manager for the Guthrie Theater where responsibilities included managing staff, budgets, schedules and ensuring quality and safety. Additional experience includes 8 years as Wardrobe Supervisor/Costume Director for an immersive theater company producing up to 8 shows simultaneously in various cities. Further experience includes wardrobe positions for television, film and video production companies. Skills include personnel management, budgeting, organization, problem solving and experience in all aspects of costuming and production.

1. PROFILE
Costume Management and Design professional with 25+ years’ experience in all
mediums of costuming. I am a master creative problem solver, great communicator,
and proven project/team manager, with vast knowledge of costume techniques,
materials, and processes. I maintain a solid network of resources and artists, and
have a strong knowledge of current industry standards and practices. I have a
keen design eye, great sense of humor, good interpersonal skills, genuine interest in
people, and I am reliable, straight forward, and have a passion for collaborative
storytelling through costuming.
EXPERIENCE
GUTHRIE THEATER // 2006 – 2015
Costume Workroom Manager
Managed a full time staff of 10 artists with additional temporary staff as needed,
producing costumes for 12-15 overlapping productions, per season all performed on
the three Guthrie stages.
 Supervised the daily functions of the costume shop and staff to facilitate the
execution of designs created by the Costume Designer.
 Worked with designers and DA’s to anticipate the needs of each production
while balancing the workroom’s ability to complete the work on schedule.
 Supervised all fittings and assisted Costume Design Assistant and Designer with
fitting notes and troubleshooting, to maintain production continuity and quality.
 Consulted with Drapers on construction of costumes to maintain quality
standards and ensure efficient distribution of labor.
 Worked directly with Costume Design Assistants and Costume Director to
schedule construction, fitting, and coordination of all costume pieces
 Worked closely with Wardrobe Supervisor and Wig Supervisor re: quick changes
and dressing needs, to provide shop current information regarding closures and
accessibility.
 Purchased, maintained, and replenished supplies in all respective work areas
and managed day to day expenses of Costume Shop especially stock fabrics,
notions, and materials.
 Managed costume workroom and crafts/dye shop equipment in order to provide
an efficient and safe working environment, including basic machine repair and
replacement.
 Maintained a positive and communicative atmosphere in the workroom and
mediated any conflicts among personnel or with designers
 Recruited and hired all temporary stitchers, first hands, and crafts artists.
 Trained all new Design Assistants in MS Access database use, and assisted all
DA’s with designer requests and online sourcing.
 Conducted annual performance evaluations for workroom and craft/dye staff,
and implemented/maintained all shop protocols.
 Worked closely with Education, Marketing, Public Relations, Development, and
other Production departments when needed (ie: gala displays, gift shop
products, teaching public classes, special event’s needs, etc…)
SKILLS
 Ability to work with
directors, artists and
designers, anticipating
the needs of each while
balancing the workroom’s
ability to complete the
work on schedule
 Strong verbal,
quantitative, and
organizational skills
 Excellent personnel
management and
communication skills.
 Flexible, focused and
organized team player
 Experience working with
building and managing
co-productions.
 Ability to work quickly
and accurately with
attention to detail.
 Experience working with
productions in rep. and
the challenges that
creates.
 Experience tracking
expenditures and
managing budgets
 Computer & internet
research skills with
specific knowledge of
Word, Excel, Access,
Outlook and PowerPoint.
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CONTACT
CHRISTINE A. RICHARDSON
C o s t u m e M a n a g e m e n t
CR
linkedin.com/in/ChriARich
001 612 819 6948
chriArich@gmail.com
http://christinearichardson.
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2. HEY CITY THEATER // 1997 – 2003
Wardrobe Supervisor / Costume Director / Production Coordinator
Directly supervised the costume department for 8 separate environmental/immersive
productions in Portland, OR, Baltimore, MD, Cleveland, OH, Salt Lake City, UT, and
Minneapolis, MN, with large casts (including understudies) numbering 30 – 60.
 Hired and supervised all dressers and maintenance staff, including wigs and
crafts.
 Oversaw the completion of both built and purchased costumes, wigs and
accessories, including all costume craft/floral items.
 Maintained well established aesthetic created by the artistic director and
designer.
 Managed department laundry supplies, fabrics, notions, and materials, as well as
actor expendable needs. Managed day to day expenses of Costume Dept.
especially stock fabrics, notions, and materials, as well as budgets
 Managed department equipment, including repairs, maintenance, and
replacement.
 Built, sourced, and purchased all costumes and accessories for large cast with
very intricate and complicated understudy network/plan.
 Worked closely with artistic director and stage management to support all actors
needs for each production, while balancing the needs of other departments such
as Public Relations, Group Sales, and Marketing.
SKILLS
 Extensive knowledge of
costume history,
construction techniques,
fabric and other
materials used
 Highly-organized and
efficient.
 Excellent memory and
keen attention to detail
 Master multitasker
 Excellent leadership,
management and
motivational skills
 Puts performers/talent at
ease and provides
confidence & assurance.
 Proactively deals with
last-minute changes and
deadlines.
 Takes initiative and can
be self-directed as well
as delegate.
 Working knowledge of all
aspects of the theatre
process – production and
technical, as well as
performance.
 Experience working
closely with vendors
and/or third party
administrators.
 Cool and productive
under pressure and with
strict deadlines.
 Flexible and adaptable
attitude, and always
ready for a challenge.
 Experience working with
IATSE, EQUITY, SAG, and
AFTRA contracts
regarding stipulations/
requirements of the
costume department.
CHRISTINE A. RICHARDSON
C o s t u m e M a n a g e m e n t
CR
TV FILM VIDEO PRODUCTION COMPANIES // 1990 – 1998
Wardrobe Supervisor / Set Costumer / Wardrobe Assistant / Stylist
Work with local and out of town producers for TV, film, video, opera, dance, and live
performance productions in various costume positions.
 Worked as Set Costumer maintaining continuity as well as dressing and set
costumes for the day/actor. Worked as Wardrobe Supervisor over seeing
Wardrobe and staff. Worked as stylist on video and photo shoots; included Craft
Service at times.
 Built, purchased, rented costumes and clothing for various large and small
production companies.
 Organized fittings, staff to complete work, and location for work to be done, as
well as general creative problem solving and quick resolve to challenges on and
off set.
 Created costume continuity book with Costume Designers and Script Supervisors.
Maintained continuity book for details of which costumes are needed for each
scene, how many changes are required in a shooting day and whether extra
Costume Assistants should be hired.
 Responsible for managing the wardrobe budget (to buy clothing racks, trailer
supplies, washing machines, etc).
 Organized the transportation of costumes to sets or locations. Ensured that all
items of equipment, e.g., sewing machines, steamers, irons, etc., were available
and in working order, and that costumes were cleaned, ironed and ready for use.
 Supervised the maintenance and cleaning of costumes during breaks and
between shooting days, and kept dept. up to date with any last-minute changes
in schedules or scripts, and was responsible for wardrobe on all shooting units.