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Costume Functional Resume v2
1. TRACY WRIGHT
604.762.0503
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Email: tracyn.wright@gmail.com
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
ď§ Jessie Richardson Live Theatre Award nomination for Outstanding Costume
Design
ď§ Head of Wardrobe at Trinity Western University, Theatre Department
ď§ Bachelor of Arts in Education/Fine Arts/History
ď§ Draping, cutting, stitching, dying, basic millinery, tailoring, drafting, corsetry
skills
ď§ Creative, organized
RELEVANT SKILLS
DESIGN
ď§ Script analysis - character personalities, period research, etc.
ď§ Plot character movement throughout the play (determine quick changes, etc.)
ď§ Work with the director to determine vision of the play, themes, etc.
ď§ Render costumes and source out all materials needed
ď§ Work productively with the production team to assure all elements work together.
SEAMSTRESSING
ď§ Strong stitching and alteration skills
ď§ Costume draping, cutting, and construction
ď§ Garment fitting and alterations
ď§ Basic pattern drafting experience
MANAGEMENT
ď§ Oversaw work being done
ď§ Provided training for personnel new to the costume shop
ď§ Managed work in the costume shop, and related shop and show budgets
ď§ Communicated work progress at production meetings
ď§ Ensured all costumes were ready for photo/publicity shoots, costume parades, dress
rehearsals, etc.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Head of Wardrobe, Langley, BC 2007â2014
ď§ Managed the costume shop crew
ď§ Produced daily reports regarding the progress in the shop
ď§ Participated in costume parades, dress rehearsals, weekly production meetings
ď§ Managed all responsibilities of the shop and costume budgets
ď§ Prioritized work on a daily basis within the shop
2. TRACY WRIGHT
604.762.0503
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Email: tracyn.wright@gmail.com
WORK EXPERIENCE continued
Costume Designer, Various cities, BC 2006âpresent
ď§ Create renderings and plot for costumes in the shows
ď§ Purchase materials and/or costumes
ď§ Oversee costume fittings
ď§ Work with head of wardrobe on costume related items
ď§ Converse with the director and other production personnel on the status of the design
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Trinity Western University, Langley, BC
ď§ Bachelors of Arts (Education, Fine Arts, History)
Western Washington Theatrical Training, Seattle, Washington
ď§ Costume related workshops
Vancouver School Board, Vancouver, BC
ď§ Pattern Drafting Course
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Director, BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils 2014 - present
Member at Large, Learning Disabilities Association of BC 2014 - present
Director, Learning Disabilities Association of BC, Fraser South Chapter 2008 - 2014
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Jessie Richardson Live Theatre Award:
2008 â Outstanding Costume Design â Small Theatre award nomination
A Man for All Seasons â Midnight Theatre Collective/Pacific Theatre
Directed by: Jeremy Towe
References available upon request.