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AJ Alvarez

Summary

Creative costume technician with history of theatrical costume creation process from conception to delivery. Executing tasks to contribute to team success using skills in running different machine types and range of stitching techniques. Displays sense of urgency in completing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Stitcher

Bethany Joy Costumes
04.2023 - Current
  • Construct historical and contemporary womenswear and menswear costumes using a variety of sewing machines.
  • Worked with my team to deliver custom made-to-order costumes for theatre, opera, film/tv by sewing, crafting, and inspecting quality of finished pieces to keep production on schedule.

Hand Finisher

Bethany Joy Costumes
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Applied hand-sewing skills in decorating garments with decorative features, trims, embellishments, rhinestones and other accessories.
  • Repair costumes or clothing alterations.
  • Finalized products by attaching hardware, labels and tags and preparing shipments.

Office Assistant

Bethany Joy Costumes
08.2022 - 12.2023
  • Shopping, swatching and sourcing for studio and show needs as needed; making returns.
  • Pretreating fabric when necessary, and pressing and rolling.
  • Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication on show paperwork. and bibles.
  • Created purchase orders and tracked invoices to avoid missed or delayed shipments.

Stitcher

Florida State University
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Ass in overall garment construction from tracing and cutting according to patterns, to sewing with industrial machines and overlock serger.
  • Collaborated with wardrobe supervisor during show runs to keep tabs on all garments, accessories, and props.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - THEATRE

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
05.2022

Skills

    • Project Management
    • Embroidery and Crotchet
    • Rhinestoning and embellishments
    • Bilingual (English, Spanish)
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, and Premiere Pro
      • Capable of working under pressure and fast-paced environments
      • Highly communicative
      • Detail-oriented
      • Adaptable and Resourceful

References

Bethany Itterly

Bethany Joy Costumes

(336) 455-0208‬

Timeline

Stitcher

Bethany Joy Costumes
04.2023 - Current

Hand Finisher

Bethany Joy Costumes
08.2022 - 12.2023

Office Assistant

Bethany Joy Costumes
08.2022 - 12.2023

Stitcher

Florida State University
08.2020 - 05.2022

Bachelor of Arts - THEATRE

Florida State University

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