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Cheyenne Moore

Summary

Creative Costumer offering 5 +years of experience creating and maintaining garments that provides story telling and brings characters to life on stage. Fashion-savvy individual with in-depth knowledge of modern and historical fashion trends, fabrics, accessories, and colors. Comfortable working under pressure in fast-paced environments as well as a leader.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

WARDROBE SUPERVISOR

Great Lakes Theater
03.2022 - Current
  • Lead wardrobe team as well as be a team player.
  • Support actors when feeling uncomfortable or unsure about their costume pieces.
  • Conduct quick changes during performances in order for actors to make their entrances on stage on time.
  • Pull costumes and accessories from stock based on designer's ideas.
  • Keep track of purchases to make sure we are within budget.
  • Maintain costumes by performing regular dry cleaning and ironing of garments.
  • Assist Designers in purchasing garments, makeup and accessories, helping actors become their characters.
  • Construct, alter, and repair costumes based on designer, show, and actors needs
  • Create paperwork including costume plots, costume pieces lists, each dresser's tracks, and more.
  • Collaborate with hair and makeup departments to align looks with specific image plans for performances.
  • Clean fabric of stains such as foundation and blush using multiple techniques based on fabrics.
  • Track all clothing and accessories used in performances in multiple cities.
  • Take notes during fittings and tech rehearsals on possible changes and suggestions.

COSTUME DESIGNER- "Teddy Bear Mountain"

The Cleveland Playhouse
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Collaborated with Director LeeAnet Noble and focused on the story she wanted to tell audience.
  • Studied script multiple times to build character understanding and analyzed all details mentioned in script.
  • Created mood boards and renderings and presented my vision in production meetings.
  • Created visually appealing character styles that married story with director vision.
  • Developed entire looks encompassing garments, makeup and wigs.
  • Organized and managed all outfitting and styling for cast of 5 members.
  • Designed new patterns for special genre and story requirements.
  • Shopped at multiple stores as well as pulled from stock for garments that brought my sketches to life.

ALTERATIONS SPECIALIST

David's Bridal
01.2022 - 05.2022
    • Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
    • Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
    • Performed custom bridal gown fittings and completed alterations with eye toward quality and sense of urgency.
    • Determined appropriate repair solution based on garment damage to employ proper tools or equipment.

STITCHER AND DRESSER- "Light It Up!"

The Cleveland Playhouse
11.2021 - 12.2021
  • Construct and alter costumes based on the designer, show, and actors/actresses needs.
  • Study and analyze the script to determine quick changes and wardrobe needs during the performances.
  • Take notes during fittings and tech rehearsals on possible changes and suggestions.
  • Conduct quick changes backstage so insure actor's can make their entrances on stage on time.
  • Pull costumes and accessories from stock based on designer's ideas.

MERCHANDISE COLLEGE PROGRAMMER

Walt Disney World Resort
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Received and put away stock and deliveries as well as make sure sales floor was neat.
  • Engaged with guests in respectful, fun, and informative conversations to provide a magical experience.
  • Prepared packages for shipping/delivery.
  • Provided merchandise and park information to guests.
  • Used POS system to check out guest.
  • Maintained quality assurance and customer satisfaction objectives.

COSTUME TECHNICIAN

Cedar Point Amusement Park
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assist with construction and alterations of costumes for multiple different performances throughout season
  • Organize costumes and assist with hair for fittings and photo shoots
  • Take notes of any operational or technical problems
  • Prepare costumes for shows and transport costumes to different locations as needed
  • Laundry as well as sort and distribute.


PLATINUM AMBASSADOR

Macy's
10.2020 - 03.2021
  • Promoted good customer relations and premier customer satisfaction by demonstrating friendly demeanor and can-do attitude.
  • Engaged guests in conversation to offer hospitality, aid in service recovery and engender trust.
  • Provide selling and service to Macy's Platinum customers via telephone.
  • Assist customers with online shopping with their style preference as well as upsell high quality items.
  • Resolve complex online order issues by using selling systems and decision making.

COSTUME AND WARDROBE ASSISTANT

Oberlin Summer Theater Festival
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Analyzed scripts for design ideas and quick changes
  • Worked on maintenance of all costumes throughout seven-week, three show rotating-repertory run, including repairs, laundry, set-ups, and changeovers
  • Assisted actors/actresses with quick changes and period hairstyles while building relationships
  • Took notes on possible changes and suggestions on wardrobe throughout script reads, dress rehearsals, and tech weeks
  • Traveled to find and purchase/rent costume pieces and fabrics

Education

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising With Costume Design Minor

Kent State University
Kent, OH
05.2020

Associate of Science -

Kent State University
Kent, OH
05.2020

Skills

  • Adobe Creative Cloud; Microsoft Office Suite; Computer Apps in Retailing; Canva; iMovie
  • Social Media: Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, Snapchat, Facebook, YouTube
  • Hair and Wig Maintenance
  • Management
  • Customer Service
  • Budget Development and Management
  • Time Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Director Collaboration
  • Measuring and Tailoring
  • Production and Costume Coordination
  • Fittings and Alterations
  • Costume Distribution
  • Sketch Drawings (Flats, Full Renderings, Water Colors, Digital, etc)
  • Sewing (Hand, Home Machine, and Industrial)
  • Fashion History
  • Merchandising

Timeline

COSTUME DESIGNER- "Teddy Bear Mountain"

The Cleveland Playhouse
05.2022 - 08.2022

WARDROBE SUPERVISOR

Great Lakes Theater
03.2022 - Current

ALTERATIONS SPECIALIST

David's Bridal
01.2022 - 05.2022

STITCHER AND DRESSER- "Light It Up!"

The Cleveland Playhouse
11.2021 - 12.2021

MERCHANDISE COLLEGE PROGRAMMER

Walt Disney World Resort
08.2021 - 10.2021

COSTUME TECHNICIAN

Cedar Point Amusement Park
05.2021 - 08.2021

PLATINUM AMBASSADOR

Macy's
10.2020 - 03.2021

COSTUME AND WARDROBE ASSISTANT

Oberlin Summer Theater Festival
05.2019 - 07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Fashion Merchandising With Costume Design Minor

Kent State University

Associate of Science -

Kent State University
Cheyenne Moore