Lisa Tatum
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated Industry professional with over 10 years history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Lead Dresser
Halloween Horror Nights Skilled Craft
01.2013 - Current
- Promoted to lead The Wizarding World of Harry Potter project to build costumes and set-up venue
- Manage different venues for day operations, coordinate with costumer
- Develop, coach, motivate and train entry-level dressers to leadership positions
- Assign and monitor work flow to maintain throughout the day and evening shifts
- Inform and implement regulations according to the company policies
- FILM and TELEVISION
- Please refer to the IMDb link above for all styling and design projects.
HHN Seasonal Supervisor
NBCUNIVERSAL
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Worked with management team to implement proper division of responsibilities.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Introduced team contests and goals to enhance productivity and improve employee morale.
Fashion Designer/Merchandiser
24Seven
08.2000 - 08.2009
- Worked for varies companies: Juicy Couture, Signal Products (Charles David Handbags), Laundry by Shelli
- Segal, Warnaco, Frederick's of Hollywood, Guess?, Rock & Republic, Lucky Brand, Goldsign Jeans, Seneca
- Rising and BCBG Max Azria
- Traveled to Europe on multiple inspiration shopping trips and fabric research with current trends
- Present Design Director or Owner new collection sketches, discuss production/fabric issues
- Design embellishments, hot-fix designs, rhinestone/beading, embroideries and screens
- Expertly managed workloads, calendars and employees and met rigorous deadlines.
- Worked with technical design and product management to provide accurate and complete design packages.
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Supervised design staff through product creation and release.
- Negotiated with vendors on availability, product specifications, distribution, delivery deadlines and price.
- Gathered information from vendors regarding market trends and competitor activity.
- Created innovative design tools and strategies for presenting merchandise.
Fashion Stylist/ Costume Designer
A More Fabulous You, LLC
04.2013 - Current
- Created visually appealing character styles that married story with director vision.
- Developed entire looks encompassing garments, makeup and wigs.
- Organized and managed all outfitting and styling for Type cast of Number members.
- Designed new patterns for special genre and story requirements.
- Clearly communicated design revisions to members of fashion design team.
- Properly accessorized costumes for period films and plays.
- Organized samples according to daily shooting schedule.
- Shopped at brick-and-mortar and online stores to find unique and relevant pieces.
- Read scripts and researched appropriate costumes.
- Supervised Number staff, offered feedback and enforced deadlines.
- Attended and participated in extensive rehearsals for stage and film productions.
Head of Wardrobe Department
MangoSeed Productions
01.2011 - 08.2013
- Excelled in building and motivating team in creating product for clients
- Drove optimal customer satisfaction and associate productivity
- Ensured associates were well trained in all aspects of operations
- Liaison with numerous departments for photoshoots, video and commercials projects.
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
- Created visually appealing character styles that married story with director vision.
- Oversaw all phases of video production for Film Name, from pre- to post-production.
- Completed alterations to existing outfits to fit specific body sizes and types.
- Read scripts and researched appropriate costumes.
- Determined financial goals and in-season projections.
- Organized samples according to daily shooting schedule.
- Supervised Number staff, offered feedback and enforced deadlines.
Education
B.S - Business Administration
University of La Verne
A.S - Fashion Design & Product
El Camino College
Certificate in Fashion Design - undefined
The Art Institutes
Certificate in Computer-Aided Design - undefined
The Art Institutes, Hollywood
Skills
- SPECIAL SKILLS
- Purchases and Returns Rent from costume houses Pulls from stores and designers
- Re-design (altering garments) Design Sewing (hand and machine)
- Wardrobe kit
- Rolling Racks Camera/Printer Office equipment and supplies
- COMPUTER SKILLS A broad knowledge of computer software and programs in both IBM and Mac:
- Microsoft:
- Word, Outlook, Excel; Adobe: PageMaker, Illustrator, Photoshop; E-
- Mail and Internet
- AWARD International Filmmaker Festival of World Cinema
- Nice, France
- Nominated for 2016 Best Costume for Flytrap
- Fashion Design
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Professional Photo Shoots
- Theatrical Productions
- Management Skills
- Materials Sourcing
- Current Trends
Timeline
HHN Seasonal Supervisor
NBCUNIVERSAL
08.2019 - 11.2019
Fashion Stylist/ Costume Designer
A More Fabulous You, LLC
04.2013 - Current
Assistant Lead Dresser
Halloween Horror Nights Skilled Craft
01.2013 - Current
Head of Wardrobe Department
MangoSeed Productions
01.2011 - 08.2013
Fashion Designer/Merchandiser
24Seven
08.2000 - 08.2009
B.S - Business Administration
University of La Verne
A.S - Fashion Design & Product
El Camino College
Certificate in Fashion Design - undefined
The Art Institutes
Certificate in Computer-Aided Design - undefined
The Art Institutes, Hollywood
Similar Profiles
Heaven BacarHeaven Bacar
Special Project Operations at Halloween Horror NightsSpecial Project Operations at Halloween Horror Nights
Hailey NolandHailey Noland
Performer at Universal Studios Orlando Halloween Horror NightsPerformer at Universal Studios Orlando Halloween Horror Nights
ROBERT D. DOUGÉROBERT D. DOUGÉ
Scareactor at Universal Studios Hollywood Horror NightsScareactor at Universal Studios Hollywood Horror Nights
Melissa De La TorreMelissa De La Torre
Healthcare Security Officer at Blackstone Consulting IncHealthcare Security Officer at Blackstone Consulting Inc
Andrew BassAndrew Bass
Investment Advisor at Self-EmployedInvestment Advisor at Self-Employed