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ELIZA SUKIASYAN

Los Angeles,California

Summary

Strategic and efficient Costume Designer accomplished in costume construction and alteration. Selects and adjusts accessories and promotes styling in adherence with period-specific looks. Creative and resourceful professional offers 7 years of success executing Costume Design, Costume Constructing and Millenary to support Theatrical and Dance productions.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

COSTUME SHOP COORDINATOR

American Academy of Dramatic Arts
12.2022 - Current
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of costume shop workspace
  • Organized and maintained costume inventory
  • Purchased textiles, notions and other materials to support costume production, maintaining adherence to budget guidelines
  • Sewed and altered costumes according to production requirements
  • Maintained accurate documentation of measurements, alterations, and notes from fittings
  • Collaborated with designer to create custom costume pieces
  • Tracked rental costumes, ensuring timely returns to vendors
  • Conducted research on historical clothing styles as needed for specific productions
  • Managed wardrobe run, strike, cleaning and returns for each production
  • Fitted and altered newly fabricated and purchased wardrobe and complex alterations to existing wardrobe
  • Provided support in budget management by tracking expenses related to costuming projects
  • Collaborated with hair and makeup departments to create cohesive looks for characters onstage
  • Supervised wardrobe interns or volunteers during productions, providing mentorship and guidance as needed.

SEAMSTRESS

Mayana Bridal
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Performed alterations, including garment reconstruction, tailoring and hem adjustments
  • Repaired garments by replacing buttons, mending holes and reinforcing seams
  • Handsewed delicate fabrics or intricate details for superior finish
  • Collaborated positively with peers and other staff members to maintain friendly, supportive, and cooperative work atmosphere
  • Created custom clothing and alterations for clients based on their preferences and measurements
  • Constructed evening gown in less than 14 hours
  • Custom made Bridal veils with Swarovski Crystals.

Education

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Theater/Arts, Directing -

Open University of Armenia
Yerevan, Armenia

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Theater/Arts Costume Design/Constraction -

East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CA
06.2020

Skills

  • Fabric Knowledge
  • Fittings and alterations
  • Costume History Knowledge
  • Costume construction
  • Problem-Solving/Multitasking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Sewing; Home & Industrial Machines
  • Costume Design/Millinery Design
  • Computer Skills/Adobe/Photoshop
  • Pattern layout
  • Creative Thinking
  • Budget Management

EXPERIENCE CONTINUED

COSTUME DESIGN 

World of Tumanian                        AGBU Cultural Center

Mi Pordzir                                        Music Video      

Rococo Revival                             Videoshoot/Photoshoot 

New Year Eve                                Panarmat Acting School        

Armenian Cultural Event              Armenian Mesrobian School                                                                                     

Armenian Garments                     Photoshoot  

The Time Travelers                         You Tube Video  

Parvana                                         Atwater Theatre  

It Was Us                                         Music Video  

Lion King Musical                           Sound of Children Camp  

To All the Mothers                          Lanterman Theatre   

Jingle Bell Musical                          Montebello Christian School  

The Refuge Hotel                           East Los Angeles College  Theatre            

Story of a Butterfly                          Lanterman Theatre  

Taming of The Shrew                      East Los Angeles College Theatre  

Armenian Beauty                           Music Video    

Timing of the Shrew                        East Los Angeles College Theatre    

ASSISTANT COSTUME DESIGNER  

                  

Jane Austen Unscripted                 Gary Marshall Theatre  

Root Beer Bandits                            Gary Marshall Theatre  

Miracle on 24th Street                     Gary Marshall Theatre 

Dracula                                             East Los Angeles College Theatre 

Comedy of Errors                             East Los Angeles College Theatre 

STITCHER 

World of  Tumanyan                         AGBU Cultural Center

Armenian Garments                         Photoshoot

Parvana                                             Atwater Theatre

It Was Us                                             Music Video   

Lion King Musical                               Sound of Children

Armenian Beauty                              Music Video                           

John of Ark                                         East Los Angeles College Theatre 

Appropriate                                       East Los Angeles College Theatre  

Antigone                                            East Los Angeles College Theatre

Timeline

SEAMSTRESS

Mayana Bridal
01.2024 - 05.2024

COSTUME SHOP COORDINATOR

American Academy of Dramatic Arts
12.2022 - Current

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Theater/Arts, Directing -

Open University of Armenia

Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Theater/Arts Costume Design/Constraction -

East Los Angeles College

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