Erica Schmitt
Jacksonville
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Dedicated student with growing skills and achievements in costume design and wardrobe supervision. Proficient in hand sewing, machine sewing, research and design, budgeting, and effective team coordination.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Tailor/Seamstress
Selfemplyed
04.2022 - Current
- Operate sewing machines to join, reinforce or embellish products and perform hand stitching for smaller projects
- Inspect quality of finished pieces and adjust to exceed customer expectations
- Determine appropriate repair solution based on garment damage to employ proper tools or equipment
- Tend to machines, troubleshoot malfunctions and complete basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained
Costumer - Paid Internship
Alhambra Theatre & Dining
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Prepped and ran all quick changes involving costumes, wigs, accessories, and SFX for 4–5 shows a week for 3 separate productions
- Assisted designers with performer fittings and final touches on costumes
- Cleaned, sanitized, repaired, altered, pressed/ironed/steamed, and organized costumes, wigs, and shoes
- Sanitized and organized dressing rooms, quick change boots, costume managers office spaces, and costume shop
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre, Design and Technology Concentration
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05-2028
High School Diploma -
Bishop Kenny High School
Jacksonville, FL01-2024
Skills
- Costume Design
- Garment alterations
- Machine Sewing
- Hand Sewing
- Fittings
- Graphic Design
- Make-Up Design
- Script Analysis
- Research
Websites
Accomplishments
- 'Superior' Awards District 2 Thespians: Received scores of 'Superior' for Costume Construction in District 2 Florida Thespians four years in a row.
- High School Costume Manager: Designed and handled costumes, wigs, SFX make-up, as well as managed performer fittings, costume laundry, and changes during shows. Acted as 'Wardrobe Manager' for 3 years, overseeing the production of 7 total shows.
- Senior Editor for High School Journalism: 2023 and 2024 High School yearbooks awarded by FSPA, 1 out of 25 across the state. Published writer and editor for one of the largest high school yearbooks in the country.
Passions
Theatrical Costume Craftsmanship: Passionate about constructing detailed and functional costume designs that enhance storytelling and captivate audiences.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Elementary
Timeline
Costumer - Paid Internship
Alhambra Theatre & Dining
05.2024 - 07.2024
Tailor/Seamstress
Selfemplyed
04.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre, Design and Technology Concentration
University of South Florida
High School Diploma -
Bishop Kenny High School
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