ABBY OSULLIVAN
Burlington,VT
Summary
Managing Design Director (Costume) and Producer with over 15 years of experience in production, event planning, and leadership within the entertainment industry. My hope is to transition to full time event planning outside of the film industry after re-locating to Vermont.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner / Designer
Keen-o / Mia
06.2010 - Current
- Chief designer RTW Women's contemporary line KEEN-0 (2010-2014) relaunched as MIA (2024 )
- All design packs and Pattern Oversight
- All sourcing and domestic production oversight
- Sales and Press Packets
- Planned all Events, photoshoots and shows
- Hiring and coordination of all event staff and venue booking.
- Worked with production teams to ensure high-quality manufacturing and timely delivery of products.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers, vendors.
- Managed budgets for design projects, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining artistic vision.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
Director of Department (Costume)
Various Selected: Amazon, Fox, Hulu, MGM, Netflix
Los Angeles, CA
03.2007 - Current
- LA,NYC,JAPAN,SINGAPORE,CANADA,UK
- Spearheaded all Costume Design, manufacturing, historical research and collaboration with all departments , cast and studio production. Duties below.
- Budget creation, oversight and Management
- Supervised up to 50 staff (International and Domestic)
- Point of contact for all manufacturing overseas and domestically
- Responsible for all Design & Technical Design collaboration.
- Coordinated design press packets for sales, film festivals and awards
- Implemented efficient inventory management systems for tracking costumes, accessories, and supplies within the department.
- Developed and maintained relationships all vendors.
- Studio's :MGM, AMAZON STUDIOS, FOX SEARCHLIGHT, UNIVERSAL, NETFLIX, SONY, HULU (Selected)
Producer
Missed Connections (Film 2010/11) Anyunta(2024)
11.2010 - 03.2024
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Oversaw pre- production processes, including booking locations, selecting vendors, SAG contract oversight, staffing all crew, original budget creation.
- Developed schedules for production, special events and post.
- Coordinated logistics, schedules, and talent management for smooth production flow and optimal results.
Campaign /Event Coordinator
State Representative - Re-election
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Worked with local vendors to organize events and fundraisers for candidate.
- Optimized email marketing campaigns
- Creation of all Campaign Literature
- Booked Venues & coordinated Volunteers
- Facilitated collaboration with State Party leaders to align messaging, resources, and goals across the organization.
- Expanded campaign visibility by securing media coverage, including print articles, television interviews, and online features.
- 3 campaigns total for the democratic primary.
Special Events Coordinator /Design Studio Manager
Lola Ehrlich Ltd.
06.2005 - 06.2007
- Coordinated daily studio operations, including scheduling, staff management and customer service.
- Assisted C.O.O. with all NYFW event planning and & press presentation .
- Provided on-site support during events,
- Designed custom event layouts that maximized available space while maintaining a visually pleasing aesthetic.
- Implemented creative solutions for venue challenges.
- All vendor communication
- Press liaison for stylist clients : Assisting Editors in selecting pieces that matched their projects and our collection's objectives.
- Managed budgets and financial reports reporting to the C.F.O.
- Oversaw the design and execution of marketing materials for the studio, increasing brand visibility and attracting new clients.
- Served as liaison between creative teams and clients, facilitating clear communication channels to achieve desired results efficiently.
Education
Fashion Design -
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY06.2003
Skills
- International production experience
- 15 Project management
- Technical construction oversight & skills
- Team Management / Leadership
- Press preparation & execution
- Expense Reporting
- Vendor negotiation
- Events logistics management
- Event Setup and Breakdown
Websites
Locations
NYC, NY, US
Timeline
Campaign /Event Coordinator
State Representative - Re-election
04.2020 - 08.2020
Producer
Missed Connections (Film 2010/11) Anyunta(2024)
11.2010 - 03.2024
Owner / Designer
Keen-o / Mia
06.2010 - Current
Director of Department (Costume)
Various Selected: Amazon, Fox, Hulu, MGM, Netflix
03.2007 - Current
Special Events Coordinator /Design Studio Manager
Lola Ehrlich Ltd.
06.2005 - 06.2007
Fashion Design -
Fashion Institute of Technology