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Kendra Wright

Orlando,FL

Summary

Highly motivated Costume Support Specialist with desire to take on new challenges while utilizing my skills and experiences to further myself and my career. A strong leader who works well under pressure and is able to efficiently use time management and balance multiple projects at once. Can self manage during independent projects as well as collaborate with a team. Majored in Fashion Merchandising with hopes to utilize my degree and learn new trades while staying with a company that has strong goals and missions.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Costume Support Specialist

Walt Disney World Company
04.2024 - Current
  • Supports Procurement Buying Team
  • Day to day tasks consist of Goods Movements, Quality Control, Material Master Maintenance, BOM Maintenance, ZPO Submissions, Sample Requests, and TO creations
  • Sending, receiving, and tracking both domestic and international orders
  • Keeping clear communication with vendors located around the world

Associate Costumer TA

Disney Cruise Lines
02.2024 - 03.2024
  • Ensured Disney Cruise Line Costumes were maintained to meet day to day operational needs while staying functional throughout a contract and beyond
  • Prepared the team for success by creating and updating paperwork such as: Headers, Long Grids, Cast Assign Lists, Shoe Charts, Character Pull Lists, and Fitting Guides
  • Interfaced, established relationships and worked closely with other Costumers, Area Managers, and Shipboard Seniors to gain knowledge and partner for success
  • Oversee inventory of thousands of garments and accessories within the warehouse, shipboard, and during transportation
  • Attended various fittings and dress rehearsals on and off ship to ensure show quality garments within a short turnover rate

Designated Coordinator

Disney Cruise Line
07.2023 - 04.2024
  • Coordinating the Characters team to be sure Disney Corporate Characters are show ready for Guests
  • Making sure expectations are being met in a timely and efficient manner by the team
  • Delegating tasks
  • Ships and receives packages to/from vendors and parks
  • Utilizes Yunique, GUS+, Sharepoint, Teams, and Smartsheets on a daily basis
  • Stepping in on various roles and projects when needed and at times without notice
  • Simultaneously completing Costuming Assistant tasks

Costume Assistant

Disney Cruise Line
11.2022 - 04.2024
  • Individually receives hundreds of products weekly for the newest Disney ship, the Treasure. This includes quality checking, organizing, inventory, and packing. Responsible for a large amount of costly and valuable items while keeping them organized
  • Sends and receive over 300 costume pieces per week from fleet for repairs and laundry
  • Follows operating guidelines for in-house laundry to ensure they are show ready
  • Partners with Central Shops, Shoes USA, Workroom, and CCI teams to ensure repairs and deliveries are done properly and in a timely manner
  • Determines the fleets needs by processing costumes and accessories by order of importance resulting in efficient work flow
  • Collaborates with fellow cast members to ensure quality communication, if help is needed, and how to spread labor
  • Utilizes GUS and GUS+ to link and attribute, destroy, and transfer garments to ensure accurate tracking and inventory of our assets

Food & Beverage Coordinator

Disney's Hollywood Studios
06.2021 - 11.2022
  • Coordinated staff of roughly 50 Cast Members daily
  • Cash Handling up to $10,000.00
  • Handled inventory including daily deliveries
  • Delivered in-depth training to cast members in safety, food handling, money handling, and team work while being in a guest facing role to promote quality performances
  • Utilizes CDS program to ease the transitioning of cast members within the location
  • Completed extra DLearns with Harvard Manage Mentor

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising & Management

Fisher College
Boston, MA
05.2020

Skills

  • Inventory Control & Oversight
  • Recordkeeping and Documentation
  • Storage Area Management
  • GUS / GUS
  • Yunique
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Excel
  • Sharepoint
  • Smartsheets
  • SAP

Timeline

Costume Support Specialist

Walt Disney World Company
04.2024 - Current

Associate Costumer TA

Disney Cruise Lines
02.2024 - 03.2024

Designated Coordinator

Disney Cruise Line
07.2023 - 04.2024

Costume Assistant

Disney Cruise Line
11.2022 - 04.2024

Food & Beverage Coordinator

Disney's Hollywood Studios
06.2021 - 11.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Merchandising & Management

Fisher College

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