Performing Arts (Music, Theater, Dance)
Emma Meeks
Artist
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Dedicated artist with several years of experience being a high performing individual. Self-confident and consistently willing to learn and try out new ideas. Excellent organizational and event planning talents. Highly passionate about art, technology and the creative processes involved in creation. Great reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Costume Design Assistant
Jean White, Metropolitan Youth Ballet
Alexandria, VA
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Collaborated with clients to organize and restyle wardrobes, utilizing both pre-existing and new pieces.
- Liaised with director, production teams and costume department to verify appropriately chosen garments for performances
- Hand sewed to execute simple alterations and repairs on costumes
- Supervised design staff through product creation and release.
- Clearly communicated design revisions to all members of design team.
- 3 Original new costume designs
Small Owned Business
Libelle Falu
Alexandria, VA
01.2021 - Current
- Develops design that elevates, differentiates and functions on-brand
- Gathers and purchases all materials needed to successfully complete projects, including fabric and accessories.
- Plans project concepts by researching and studying information.
- Drives operational improvements which result in savings and improved profit margins.
- Communicates with photographers and stylists to effectively showcase ethereal branding.
- Sketches artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Adheres to social distancing protocols and wears mask or face shield at all times.
Dance Student
Metropolitan Youth Ballet
Alexandria, VA
01.2008 - 01.2019
- The Nutcracker (2008-2020): Sugarplum, Dew Drop, Spanish Soloist, Snow Soloist, Harlequin Doll, Flower Soloist, Russian corps de ballet, Chinese corps de ballet, Battle Soldier, Ginger Child
- Sleeping Beauty (2016, 2020): Lilac Fairy, Princess Florine, Vision corps de ballet, Wedding Guest, Carabosse Minion
- Cinderella (2017): Cinderella Understudy, International Princess, Crazy Shoe Girl, Fairy corps de ballet
- Snow White (2018): Blue Bird, Gold Soloist, Snow corps de ballet, Evil Trait
- Coppelia (2019): Dawn, Waltz of the Hours corps de ballet, Coppelia’s friend
- YAGP (2018-2020): Performed Contemporary and Classical solos (2018, 2019); Ensemble (2020)
Education
GED
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA 01.2021 - Current
Dance - Ballet
Point Park University
Pittsburgh, PA 08.2020 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Laurel Springs School
Ojai, CA 08.2016 - 07.2020
Performing Arts Academy
Metropolitan School Of The Arts - Academy Division
Alexandria, VA 08.2016 - 06.2020
Summer Intensive
Richmond Ballet Summer Intensive
Richmond, VA 06.2018 - 07.2018
Skills
Sewing
Visual composition
Strong graphic and visual sense
Illustration
Photo editing
Makeup
Detail-orientated
Ballet & Modern dance
Multitasking abilities
Scheduling
Budgeting
Sales
New Business Launch
Business growth and retention
Accomplishments
- YAGP 2019 - TOP 12 Senior Division Contemporary (Winston-Salem, NC)
- YAGP 2020 - 2nd Place Large Ensemble, Best Choreography (Winston-Salem, NC), TOP 12 Large Ensemble (Finals)
- 2020 FAIRFAX ARTS COUNCIL (VADC) Senior Scholarship Award, $1000
- 2020 Point Park University Artistic Achievement Award, $15000
Interests
Arts & Crafts (origami, hand-made cards, etc)
Drawing & Sketching
Videogames & Cosplay
Timeline
Costume Design Assistant
Jean White, Metropolitan Youth Ballet
02.2021 - 04.2021
Small Owned Business
Libelle Falu
01.2021 - Current
GED
Northern Virginia Community College
01.2021 - Current
Dance - Ballet
Point Park University
08.2020 - 12.2020
Summer Intensive
Richmond Ballet Summer Intensive
06.2018 - 07.2018
High School Diploma -
Laurel Springs School
08.2016 - 07.2020
Performing Arts Academy
Metropolitan School Of The Arts - Academy Division
08.2016 - 06.2020
Dance Student
Metropolitan Youth Ballet
01.2008 - 01.2019