JANNIFER MAH
SAN DIEGO,United States
Summary
Over 20 years of working in professional and educational costume shops with experience in design, construction, management and wardrobe supervision.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Costume Shop Supervisor
University of California, San Diego
02.2016 - Current
- Works closely with student and guest designers to realize their designs.
- Oversaw budget management for the costume department, effectively allocating resources while minimizing costs.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively managing schedules for fittings, alterations, and repairs.
Wardrobe Supervisor, Costume Construction, Design
City Ballet of San Diego
12.2009 - Current
- Collaborated with directors to develop design concepts that aligned with the artistic vision of each production.
- Label and repair all costumes
- Attend all dress rehearsals and performances.
- Enhanced performer comfort with careful attention to fitting adjustments and fabric selection.
Wardrobe Supervisor, First Hand, Stitcher, Dresser
La Jolla Playhouse
07.1999 - 10.2023
- Designate dresser tracks and duties to the wardrobe crew
- Coordinate quick changes and tracking of costumes
- Maintained and laundered costumes for the duration of productions
- Prep construction work for stitchers
- Assists draper with pattern layout and fabric cutting.
Senior Wardrobe Technician
University of California, San Diego
01.2007 - 02.2016
- Supervise and train student wardrobe crews
- Maintained and repaired costumes during the run of productions
- Assists with costume rentals and maintain stock
- Aids in the construction of costumes
- Served as the costume shop point person on undergraduate productions.
Costume Project Manager
La Jolla Playhouse
07.2014 - 09.2014
- Maintained budget
- Oversaw the costume shop in the construction/alterations of costumes
- Attended tech/dress rehearsals and notes sessions.
Costume Designer/construction
North Coast Repertory Theatre School
12.2001 - 03.2011
- Responsible for the design and execution of costumes for NCRT School productions
- Attended technical/dress rehearsals
- Conducted fittings and performed alterations on costumes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
University of California, San Diego
La Jolla, CASkills
- Extensive knowledge of costume construction, techniques & production
- Understanding of quick rigging & maintenance of costumes
- Project planning, scheduling, maintenance
- Experience with industrial and domestic sewing machines, overlock machines
References
Personal and professional references available by request.
Certification
- Certified OSHA 10
- Certified OSHA 30
Timeline
Costume Shop Supervisor
University of California, San Diego
02.2016 - Current
Costume Project Manager
La Jolla Playhouse
07.2014 - 09.2014
Wardrobe Supervisor, Costume Construction, Design
City Ballet of San Diego
12.2009 - Current
Senior Wardrobe Technician
University of California, San Diego
01.2007 - 02.2016
Costume Designer/construction
North Coast Repertory Theatre School
12.2001 - 03.2011
Wardrobe Supervisor, First Hand, Stitcher, Dresser
La Jolla Playhouse
07.1999 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Theatre
University of California, San Diego