Allison Kaliman
Summary
San Francisco based wardrobe stylist and set costumer with experience in entertainment, hospitality, and luxury retail.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Wardrobe Stylist and Motion Picture Costumer
Freelance
03.2021 - Current
- Worked closely with Designer to conceptualize character mood boards and styling direction.
- Adjusted clothing once actor was dressed on set to maintain continuity.
- Managed costumes, keeping items in pristine condition which included cleaning, steaming, altering, and aging.
- Identified and sourced garments, footwear and accessories while anticipating multiple and back up options.
- Prepared fittings.
- Tracked budget throughout buying and returning.
Group Sales Coordinator
Fairmont Austin
03.2019 - 02.2020
- Composed, proofread, edited and format written correspondence, contracts and proposals for Sales Manager.
- Assisted in planning and executing site inspections, sales trips/calls, VIP amenities, and other assigned sales activities.
- Entered pertinent information into sales system following data entry standards.
- Managed and processed invoices and purchase orders through accounting system.
Visual Merchandiser
Nordstrom
01.2018 - 03.2019
- Forecasted fashion trends to effectively execute mannequin styling.
- Verified that all merchandising standards were maintained on a daily basis.
- Directed strategic and brand-appropriate marketing initiatives to improve presentation and maximize sales.
- Propped and lit retail displays to highlight particular products and drive sales according to corporate strategy.
Sales Associate
Nordstrom
05.2016 - 01.2018
- Appointed as denim specialist in order to partner with brand representatives.
- Maintained expert product knowledge.
- Executed denim merchandising standards.
- High-touch customer service including personal styling and sales.
Skills
- Customer Interaction
- Sales and Marketing
- Wardrobe Organization
- Suggestive Selling
- On-Set Styling
- Costume Design
- Visual Merchandising
Additional Information
Sneakers
Set Costumer
Documentary Reenactments, AppleTV
June 2023
House of Abraham
Assistant Costume Designer
Horror Feature, Independent
Apr 2023 - May 2023
Walker Seasons 2&3
Set Costumer
Contemporary Episodic, CW (CBS)
Dec 2021 – Apr 2023
Babe Rosé
Wardrobe Assistant
E-Commerce Photoshoot
June 2022
Samsung
Wardrobe Stylist
Industrial Commercial
Dec 2021
Chocolate Lizards
Costume Assistant
Union Feature, Independent
Oct 2021 – Nov 2021
The Toxic Avenger
Set Costumer
Union Feature, Legendary Studios
Oct 2021
Timeline
Wardrobe Stylist and Motion Picture Costumer
Freelance
03.2021 - Current
Group Sales Coordinator
Fairmont Austin
03.2019 - 02.2020
Visual Merchandiser
Nordstrom
01.2018 - 03.2019
Sales Associate
Nordstrom
05.2016 - 01.2018