Evan Rodriguez
Costume Designer/Dresser
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Developed creative, technical design, leadership, and teaching skills in collaborative and fast-paced environment. Proven ability to translate ideas into actions and adept at utilizing resources a main lifeline when I do not know an answer. Looking to transition into a leadership roll and eager to apply transferable skills in dynamic and innovative setting. Personable, positive, upbeat approach when guiding others. Capable of contributing fresh ideas and enhancing projects to produce impactful and meaningful results.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Alterations and Assistant Designer
Jennie Vee
05.2025 - Current
- 10-20 Hrs/Design Collaboration
- Working on a, need to make basis, for musician Jennie Vee on looks for her shows and performances with her band Midnight Cowgirls. Everything from construction to design concept in order to create looks that will flow on and off stage with the bands style
- Assisted in creating detailed technical drawings and specifications for production.
- Teaching basic pattern-making skills and the transfer from design to pattern for future projects.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while refining designs based on client specifications and requirements.
Dresser
Disneyland Resort Anaheim
03.2024 - Current
- 28-40 Hrs/Week
- Currently employed, working with performers and other dressers to put together apparel of a characters costume. Working on small fixes and presets. Making sure all garments for performers that play any character you may see in the park are show ready.
- Venue knowledge: OAB CHR/TT - 2 years, OBB - 2 years, TLT 1.5 years, SWGE - 6/mo
- Coordinated costume fittings for character performers, ensuring accurate presentation and comfort for OBB.
Dresser/on site alterations
Walnut Creek’s Lesher Center for the Arts
05.2022 - 01.2024
- 36-40 Hrs/Week per Production
- Worked as a Dresser as well as doing on site alterations for multiple performances. Worked as mainly a dresser for the men’s dressing room on each year's production of A Christmas Carol at the theatre. As well as other smaller shows like Beehive the Musical. Starting at pre production set up, (casting, taking measurements, pulling garments prior to fittings, fittings, alterations) all the way to post production strike (Clearing out the theatre space, laundry, Undoing of alterations, fixing any damaged garments).
Assistant designer
Los Angeles City College
10.2023 - 12.2023
- 30-40 Hrs/Week
- Worked as an assistant designer for LACC’s production of The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs. Designing and constructing alongside the lead designer to achieve a 16th century modern twist.
- Made sure the performance accurately reflected the story’s depth regarding deception, and love, in the 16th century through costume.
- Utilized graphic design software to create compelling layouts and visual elements.
- Supported senior designer with mockups, material searches, and specifications for designs.
Teaching Assistant Volunteer
SRVUSD
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisted educators in classroom management and lesson delivery, ensuring smooth daily operations.
- Supported individual student learning by providing tailored instructional assistance and feedback.
- Facilitated group activities, promoting collaboration and engagement among students in grades 1st-5th.
- Developed lesson plans and teaching materials that aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Worked with both General Education and Special Education students encouraging a welcoming and inclusive learning enviorment.
Education
Associate of Arts - Costume Design
04-2025
- 3.89 GPA
- Professional Development: Paid Theatrical dressing and wardrobe management at The Latino Theatre Company
- Professional Development: Designer and on set wardrobe and continuity manager for an LACC student short film
- California College Promise Scholarship Recipient
Skills
- Skills assessment
- Customer service
- Workplace safety
- Innovative & Adaptive Teaching
- Understanding of needed venue knowledge
Timeline
Alterations and Assistant Designer - Jennie Vee
05.2025 - Current
Dresser - Disneyland Resort Anaheim
03.2024 - Current
Assistant designer - Los Angeles City College
10.2023 - 12.2023
Teaching Assistant Volunteer - SRVUSD
08.2022 - 06.2023
Dresser/on site alterations - Walnut Creek’s Lesher Center for the Arts
05.2022 - 01.2024
Los Angeles City College - Associate of Arts, Costume Design