PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline

HALEY CHANDLER

MARIE W HEIDER CENTER FOR THE ARTS
West Salem,Wisconsin
4
years of professional experience

Theater student specializing in Costuming and Hair/Makeup with 2 years of costume shop experience. Skilled in wig design and construction, wardrobe crew leadership, and costume maintenance. Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and determination in managing production demands while pursuing Bachelor's degree (expected 2027). Combines technical expertise with strong leadership skills to deliver exceptional costume work that supports artistic vision and performer needs.

Work History

Costumes Theater Technician Assistant Student Employee

1 Year 11 Months
Lindenwood University | 09.2024 - Current
  • Designed and crafted costume pieces and accessories for Lindenwood University productions
  • Led hair and makeup department for Little Women production (Feb 2025)
  • Costume Designer for Till You've Lost It (Devised Piece) (April 2025)
  • Assisted in props design for John Proctor is the Villain (Nov 2024)
  • Wardrobe Head and Wig Supervisor for Ride the Cyclone (Feb 2026)
  • Costume Design Team for A Midsummer Night's Dream (April 2026)
  • Costume Design for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (upcoming Nov 2026)
  • Wardrobe head and Wig Supervisor for Into the Woods (upcoming Feb 2027)
  • Assistant Props Designer for John Proctor is the Villain (Nov 2024)
  • Costume Design for Steel Magnolia (upcoming April 2027)

Stage Craft Worker

4 Years 1 Month
MARIE W HEIDER CENTER FOR THE ARTS | 07.2022 - Current
  • Basic Stage Management Tasks
  • Sound and light operation
  • Equipment Installation, load in
  • Paid employee and Volunteer worker

Costume Designer

3 Months
La Crosse Community Theatre | 05.2026 - 08.2026

Costume Designer for Hadestown Teen Edition

Lifeguard

4 Years 2 Months
WEST SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT-SWARTHOUT POOL | 06.2022 - 08.2026
  • Certified Lifeguard
  • Head Guard 2024-2026 seasons
  • Swim team coach (12+) and swim instructor (3-17)

Education

Theater BFA - Production, Entertainment, and Design

Lindenwood University | St Charles, MO | 05-2027
Expected Graduation May 2027

Diploma

West Salem High School | West Salem, WI | 05-2024

Diploma - Makeup Artistry

The Institute of Makeup Artistry | San Francisco, CA | 05-2024

Skills

Hair Ventilation/ Wig Construction
Face and Body Casting
Costume Design
SFX and Theatrical Makeup Application
Prosthetic Creation
Airbrush Application of Makeup
Wardrobe Crew
Machine and Hand Sewing
Costume Construction
Costume Repairs
Pattern Making

Timeline

Costume Designer

La Crosse Community Theatre
05.2026 - 08.2026Read More

Costumes Theater Technician Assistant Student Employee

Lindenwood University
09.2024 - CurrentRead More

Stage Craft Worker

MARIE W HEIDER CENTER FOR THE ARTS
07.2022 - CurrentRead More

Lifeguard

WEST SALEM SCHOOL DISTRICT-SWARTHOUT POOL
06.2022 - 08.2026Read More

The Institute of Makeup Artistry

Diploma from Makeup Artistry
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West Salem High School

Diploma
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Lindenwood University

Theater BFA from Production, Entertainment, and Design
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HALEY CHANDLER