Cynthia Elohor Green- Emekako
Columbia,SC
Summary
Dynamic costume designer with extensive experience from designing in Nollyhood for Netflix and Amazon Prime Video films, adept at creating compelling mood boards and conducting thorough research. Proven ability to lead teams and manage budgets effectively, showcasing exceptional communication and organizational skills. Recognized for innovative designs that enhance production quality and resonate with audiences.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
01.2024 - Current
- Research and create mood board to suit the production look and feel.
- Sketch and present renderings to the faculty, directors and actors.
- Conduct market research and sourcing of costumes with the costume shop supervisor.
- Facilitate and work with other designers in the shop during productions and fittings of all costumes, including technical rehearsal.
- Attend production meeting with other designers and faculty members.
- Work in the costume shop to build costumes.
Costume Designer
A weekend to forget - Amazon Prime Videos
Lagos , Nigeria
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Designed and created mood board to suit the production preference and feel.
- Conducted market research and sourcing of costumes.
- Facilitated onset costume assistant and wardrobe manager.
Costume Designer
Madam Koi Koi - Netflix
06.2022 - 09.2023
- Supervised the costume team consisting of costume manager, tailors and dressers.
- Designed the costumes for all actors and two hundred extras.
- Collaborated with the Production Designer and Special Effects Designer.
- Conducted costume research and designed period pieces in three eras of Nigerian clothing.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Costume Design And Technology
University of South Carolina
Columbia, SC12-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
University of Benin
Benin City, Nigeria12-2015
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player
- Costume research
- Design
- Creating mood boards
- Multi-tasking
- Time management
- Attention to details
- Professional organizational skills
- Interpersonal relationship building
- Self-initiative
- Ability to learn new tasks
- Market research
- Budget management
- Fabric selection
- Creative direction
Timeline
Graduate Student Teaching Assistant
University of South Carolina
01.2024 - Current
Costume Designer
A weekend to forget - Amazon Prime Videos
09.2023 - 11.2023
Costume Designer
Madam Koi Koi - Netflix
06.2022 - 09.2023
Master of Fine Arts - Costume Design And Technology
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre Arts
University of Benin
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