Kash Howard

Shopper / Costumer Dresser

• Helped performers into costumes and assisted with costume changes.
• Checked costume fits on performers to determine need for alterations.
• Employed on-trend shoes, jewelry, headwear and other accessories to complement designer outfits.
• Sent costumes to tailors for major repairs and alterations.
• Understood and followed oral and written directions.

Shopped for contestants

Wardrobe styled contestants

• Placed completed orders in labeled, temperature-appropriate storage pending customer pick up.
• Consistently met deadlines and quality goals for accuracy and timeliness.
• Tracked substitutions and informed customers of changes.
• Memorized store layouts and planograms to fulfill orders using shortest, most efficient route.
• Cleaned shop and maintained apparel in wardrobe of fancy dress, theme, and popular character styles.
• Increased accuracy in fitting sessions by taking precise measurements and making appropriate adjustments based on designer feedback.
• Streamlined inventory management through regular updates and organization of costume storage areas.
• Contributed to budget adherence by sourcing cost-effective materials without compromising on quality or aesthetics.
• Assisted in the creation of visually stunning costumes through collaboration with designers on fabric selections, patterns, and construction techniques.

• Contributed to budget adherence by sourcing cost-effective materials without compromising on quality or aesthetics.
• Supported seamless production processes by assisting with quick changes during live performances.
• Collaborated with wardrobe supervisors to maintain comprehensive records of all rented or borrowed items throughout the rental period or loan term.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability by successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict production timelines and budget constraints.
• Maintained positive, professional attitude during long shoots and when dealing with difficult people.

• Contributed to a positive work environment by fostering collaboration between members of the design team and other departments.
• Assisted cast members in understanding their characters'' motivations through discussions about how costumes can illustrate backstory or personality traits.
• Handled delicate garments appropriately through proper storage techniques, preserving their quality throughout multiple performances or shoots.
• Increased productivity by creating detailed plans outlining daily tasks for each member of the wardrobe department during production periods.
• Managed inventory of costumes and accessories, maintaining organization in the wardrobe department.
• Demonstrated adaptability by stepping in to handle wardrobe emergencies during performances, such as repairing torn garments or replacing missing accessories in a timely manner.
• Ensured accuracy in costuming through thorough script analysis, identifying specific requirements for each character''s appearance based on context clues from dialogue or stage directions.
• Assisted customers in selecting appropriate ensemble for events and holidays.

• Wardrobe styled BET Best Actor Nominee Amin Joseph
• Created mood boards by researching current fashion trends and competitor activity.
• Helped performer into costumes and assisted with costume changes.

• Adjusted and tailored clothing for proper fit.
• Reviewed scripts and researched appropriate costumes.
• Sourced props to authenticate designs and desired looks.
• Developed visually appealing character styles that married story with director vision.
• Created entire looks, including garments, makeup and wigs.
• Directed styling and outfitting for actors and actresses.

• Wardrobe styled main actor Amin Joseph, including jewelry and shoes that would complete outfits
• Developed long-lasting relationships with client through one-on-one interactions.
• Monitored red carpet look for Actor I Wardrobe styled
• Managed entire shopping experience for client, putting together outfits and providing personalized style tips.
• Created mood boards by researching current fashion trends and competitor activity.

• Created mood boards by researching current fashion trends and competitor activity.
• Costume designed DL looks for 5 day shoot schedule
• Checked costume fits on performers to determine need for alterations.
• Helped performer ( DL Hughley) into costumes and assisted with costume changes.
• Cleaned costumes and performed minor repairs after shows.

• Shopped wardrobe for scripted episodes
• Shopped the MET Gala episode looks
• Wardrobe styled the MET Gala episode

• Shopped wardrobe looks for main characters
• Shopped episodes for scripted show
• Followed written and oral communication

• Adjusted and tailored clothing for proper fit.
• Reviewed scripts and researched appropriate costumes.
• Sourced props to authenticate designs and desired looks.
• Managed operation of on-site costume shop.
• Developed visually appealing character styles that married story with director vision.
• Organized and maintained accessories and clothing in shooting area, enabling assistance to find items easily.
• Directed styling and outfitting for commercial for actors and actresses.

• Helped performers into costumes and assisted with costume changes.
• Shopped contestants looks
• Wardrobe styled contestants looks for show

• Helped performers into costumes and assisted with costume changes.
• Cleaned costumes and performed minor repairs after shows.
• Interacted with hair and makeup personnel to verify models maintained specific image during performance
• Performed quick change on field to change dancers