Dana Knox
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Creative Wardrobe artist with 10 years of experience assisting cast & talent, Dresser.
Building, altering and maintaining costumes, accessories and props. Comfortable working under pressure in fast-paced environments with deadlines.
Ability to create costumes using a variety of tools & mediums.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet production goal.
Seeking wardrobe position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal and problem solving skills, excellent time management.
Local Union 720 IASTE. 2000-Present
OSHA Certified 4/1/2023
Certified CPR Standard-First Aid 9/22/2020
Cleared Nevada Gaming Control Board 4/18/2023
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Carpenter
IATSE Local 720
2000.03 - Current
- Measured, sawed & drilled, materials to execute sets, stages, backdrops and booths for buildout of convention shows.
- Staged furniture & interior props.
- Demonstrated close attention to detail to verify quality and accuracy of work.
- Built and hung custom doors, frames & arches.
- Built trusses, Ground rigger.
- Load in & out shows.
- Strike shows.
Wardrobe Supervisor
Everything Formal Model Management
2023.08 - 2023.08
- Wardrobe Lead- Unpacked, hung, steamed & inventoried 200 wedding dresses, for the annual Formal Wear Convention @ The World Expo Center.
- Dressed 4 models making sure all garments, undergarment tulle, trains, bustles & headpieces fit properly and looked perfect. Repaired minor tears, appliques, buttons, hooks & zippers.
- Production Assistant- Worked with buyers hand picking garments based on clients needs, trends, and budget.
- Worked directly with vender setting up each days schedule. Manged models schedule and dress choices for runway shows.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines
Lead Wardrobe
Enchant Christmas LV Ballpark
2022.11 - 2023.01
- Inventoried all new costume arrivals, created Google spread sheets for costumes, props & sewing notions.
- Measured talent for costume alterations.
- Altered and rebuilt costumes for proper function.
- Embellished all costumes using rhinestones, fur, appliques, fiber optics etc.
- Installed Velcro & snap tape for easy removal of costume parts & laundering.
- Hired sewing techs.
- Created work orders daily for successful evening runs.
- Repaired any damaged costumes & props.
- Laundered 25 costumes and accessories weekly.
- Dresser assisting talent into their costumes and accessories each shows run.
Scenic Artist / Stage Hand, Running Crew/ Wardrobe/ Prop Girl
Waterfront Playhouse / The Fringe a Repertory Theater
2009.10 - 2019.04
- Assistant to Artistic & Technical Director Michael Boyer
- Expediting all stage applications for seasonal lineups.
- Constructed props & sets. Scenic Artist.
- Constructed & upholstered new & used furnishings.
- Staining, faux painting, gold leafing, using numerous techniques with various mediums.
- "Prop Master". Inspect & repair scenery, props & furniture before, during & after shows.
- Repair & alter costumes.
- Built & embellished costumes.
- Dresser/ Assist Actors with costume changes.
- Responsible for all garments & accessories, inventory & restocking before, during and after shows.
- Dye fabrics for production scenery & props.
- Running crew: change props, moving stages, furnishings etc.
- Ran fly system during acts & scenes.
- Ran follow spot.
- Responsible for all pipe N drape, folding & crating for proper storage.
- Strike sets.
- Designed & Created Costumes for the Annul "Fantasy Fest" costume competition in Key West 5 years consecutive.
- 2009-2019
Education
Associate's degree - Liberal Arts & Sciences
06.1988
Skills
- Effective communication skills.
- Stress tolerance, patience and integrity.
- Garment Construction
- Measurement taking, altering.
- Laundering garments with many restrictions.
- Steaming, Ironing, handwashing, stain removal
- Sewing machine operated
Timeline
Wardrobe Supervisor - Everything Formal Model Management
2023.08 - 2023.08
Lead Wardrobe - Enchant Christmas LV Ballpark
2022.11 - 2023.01
Scenic Artist / Stage Hand, Running Crew/ Wardrobe/ Prop Girl - Waterfront Playhouse / The Fringe a Repertory Theater
2009.10 - 2019.04
Carpenter - IATSE Local 720
2000.03 - Current
Broward College - Associate's degree, Liberal Arts & Sciences
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