Elena Moreno-Kalfsbeek
Tustin,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at the Walt Disney Company, excelling in costume fitting and maintenance. Proven ability to train new hires and execute events seamlessly. Adept in Microsoft Office Suite and committed to safety compliance, ensuring a magical experience for audiences and performers alike.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Entertainment Cast Member
Walt Disney Company
Anaheim, CA
02.2022 - Current
- While preserving the magic I have assisted with costuming Disneyland or California Adventure shows such as Fantasmic!, Main Street Electrical Parade, Five and Dime, Dapper Dans, and Atmosphere Talent. In this role I have trained new crew, assisted costumers with seasonal and permanent performer fittings, prepared costumes for shows and daily operations, and performed regular maintenance on costumes before or during shows.
Disney College Program
Walt Disney Company
Orlando, FL
08.2021 - 11.2021
- I worked in Food and Beverage service at Hollywood Studios, celebrating the preparation and execution of daily and 50th Anniversary Celebration events
Barista
Starbucks Coffee Company
Los Angeles, CA
05.2016 - 07.2021
- As a barista, I ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, including proper food handling and cleanliness standards. I also worked to maintain upstanding customer service before, during, and after the pandemic.
Lead Costume Designer
Youth Musical Theater
Agoura Hills, CA
01.2019 - 10.2019
- Lead Costume Designer, Youth Musical Theater's Heathers the Musical
Spanish and English Language Tutor
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
08.2018 - 08.2019
- In this position I used varied instructional resources and tools to strengthen English and Spanish language skills at a high school and college level.
Writer/Intern
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Writer/Intern, Playwriting Internship at Moorpark College with John Loprieno
Editor-in-Chief
Moorpark Review Online
Moorpark, CA
01.2019 - 06.2019
- As the Editor-In-Chief of the online chapter of Moorpark College's publication, The Moorpark Review, I worked with authors and artists to better their work, as well as managing editors and publishers to create a website that showcased the community's visual and written material.
Outreach Ambassador
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA
01.2017 - 12.2018
- As an Outreach Ambassador I was tasked with preparing and scheduling events with other offices or students and managing the office
Lead Costume Designer
Playhouse 101
Agoura Hills, CA
07.2018 - 11.2018
- Lead Costume Designer, Playhouse 101’s The Tempest
Assistant Costume Design/Technician
Youth Musical Theater
Moorpark, CA
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Assistant Costume Design/Technician, Youth Musical Theater's A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder
Education
B.A. - English
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA06-2024
A.A.-T - English
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA05-2019
A.A. - Liberal Studies
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA05-2019
A.A. - Humanities
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CA05-2019
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Apple/MacOS
- Canva
- Costume fitting
- Event execution
- Training new hires
- Safety compliance
- Costume maintenance
- Event planning
- Project management
- Creative writing
- Customer service
- Public speaking
- Technical editing
- Theater production
- Team collaboration
- Costume fitting assistance
- Costume Cleaning
- Multitasking
- Data management
- Written communication
- Leadership
- Task prioritization
References
- Ray Saar, 818-599-4334, rsaar@broadwayboundbootcamp.com
- John Loprieno, 805-378-1469, jloprieno@vcccd.edu
- Birdie Harris, +1 (949) 485-1135, heyitsbirdiee@gmail.com
Affiliations
- Graduated with Phi Theta Kappa Honors from Moorpark College
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Entertainment Cast Member
Walt Disney Company
02.2022 - Current
Disney College Program
Walt Disney Company
08.2021 - 11.2021
Lead Costume Designer
Youth Musical Theater
01.2019 - 10.2019
Writer/Intern
Moorpark College
01.2019 - 06.2019
Editor-in-Chief
Moorpark Review Online
01.2019 - 06.2019
Spanish and English Language Tutor
Moorpark College
08.2018 - 08.2019
Lead Costume Designer
Playhouse 101
07.2018 - 11.2018
Assistant Costume Design/Technician
Youth Musical Theater
01.2018 - 05.2018
Outreach Ambassador
Moorpark College
01.2017 - 12.2018
Barista
Starbucks Coffee Company
05.2016 - 07.2021
B.A. - English
University of California, Los Angeles
A.A.-T - English
Moorpark College
A.A. - Liberal Studies
Moorpark College
A.A. - Humanities
Moorpark College
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