Lizette Pena
Glendale,CA
Summary
Senior show costume Buyer with over 15 years of progressive retail and production experience. Well-versed in planning and executing daily and special inventory buys. Proficient in purchasing and procurement environments. Expert at supporting businesses with high-quality, reliable goods delivered on consistent schedule. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Buyer
Netflix
01.2023 - 03.2024
- Oversaw all phases of film production for the show The Residence.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Improved inventory management by conducting regular audits, analyzing usage patterns, and implementing demand forecasts.
- Read scripts and researched appropriate costumes.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to create visually striking costumes that supported the overall vision of the production.
- Created import and sourcing initiatives for fabrics and accessories.
- Organized samples according to daily shooting schedule.
- Oversaw budgets and worked closely with the team to stay under budget.
- Continuously monitored industry trends to identify new supply sources that could potentially improve overall procurement efficiency.
- Improved supplier relationships by establishing regular communication channels, resulting in enhanced product quality and reliability.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
Buyer
Amazon Studios
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Oversaw all phases of film production for the show Bosch Legacy.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Managed budgets and timelines effectively, ensuring all costumes were completed on time and within budget constraints.
- Coordinated with and supervised vendor studios.
- Suggested style changes to creative team to achieve improved designs.
- Developed comprehensive budgets for studio projects and ensured cost-efficiency.
- Managed budgets effectively for client projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results without overspending.
- Developed cost-effective purchasing strategies to maintain inventory levels and improve operational procedures.
- Improved inventory management by conducting regular audits, analyzing usage patterns, and implementing demand forecasts.
- Achieved cost savings, negotiating bulk purchase agreements with key suppliers.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Monitored and analyzed sales records, trends, or economic conditions to anticipate consumer buying patterns.
Buyer
Own Studios
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Oversaw all phases of film production for the show All Rise.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Coordinated with quality control teams to address and rectify any product issues, maintaining high standards of quality.
- Negotiated better payment terms with suppliers, improving cash flow management for company.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
- Studied and monitored market trends to identify potential suppliers.
- Produced and updated detailed inventory reports to document all items in wardrobe.
- Developed comprehensive budgets for studio projects and ensured cost-efficiency.
- Worked closely with vendors to secure garments, accessories for studio projects.
- Interacted with high-end luxury brands to obtain samples for studio projects.
Buyer
Fox Studios
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Oversaw all phases of film production for the show 9-1-1.
- Gathered garments to authenticate designs and desired looks.
- Created import and sourcing initiatives for fabrics and accessories.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, securing favorable pricing on materials and services.
- Shopped at brick-and-mortar and online stores to find unique and relevant pieces.
- Coordinated with and supervised vendor studios.
- Determined proper shoes, jewelry, head wear, and other accessories to complement designer outfits.
- Managed budgets effectively for client projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results without overspending.
- Optimized projects time by efficiently scheduling appointments and coordinating purchases within tight deadlines.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Analyzed current vendors and products to stay abreast of market trends and evaluate new suppliers.
- Achieved cost savings by identifying opportunities for consolidation and bulk purchasing across departments.
Buyer
HBO
10.2020 - 12.2020
- Oversaw all phases of film production for the show Euphoria.
- Read scripts and researched appropriate costumes.
- Maximized efficiency during rehearsals by providing quick-change solutions for complex costume changes between scenes or acts.
- Suggested style changes to creative team to achieve improved designs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between costume changes by coordinating with stage managers and wardrobe crew members.
- Adapted existing costumes for new productions or characters as needed while preserving original designs'' essence.
- Fitted actors with outfits as per designer specifications.
- Tracked all clothing and accessories used during the filming of the shows.
Buyer
Warner Media
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Oversaw all phases of video production for the show Rescue: High Surf, from pre- to post-production.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Coordinated with and supervised vendor studios.
- Produced and updated detailed inventory reports to document all items in wardrobe.
- Researched current fashion trends to create on-trend looks for this projects.
- Developed comprehensive budgets for studio projects and ensured cost-efficiency.
Buyer
Warner Media
11.2018 - 08.2020
- Oversaw all phases of film production for the show Animal Kingdom.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Maintained a comprehensive database of supplier information, including contact details, capabilities, pricing structures, and lead times.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Increased supplier efficiency by negotiating contracts and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.
- Resolved procurement challenges, leveraging strong problem-solving skills and in-depth knowledge of supply market.
- Worked closely with vendors to secure garments, accessories and props for studio projects.
- Identified and sourced garments, footwear and accessories to create dynamic and fashion-forward styles.
- Established long-lasting relationships with top-tier vendors while negotiating favorable contracts for shows benefit.
- Interacted with high-end luxury brands to obtain samples for studio projects.
- Determined financial goals and in-season projections.
- Organized merchandize according to daily shooting schedule.
- Developed entire looks encompassing garments and props.
- Forecasted purchasing trends and improved merchandising strategies.
- Achieved cost savings, negotiating bulk purchase agreements with key suppliers.
- Conducted thorough market research to identify emerging trends, influencing strategic direction of product sourcing.
- Placed orders for merchandise consistent with quality, quantity and other specification requirements.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
Buyer
FX Networks
12.2017 - 11.2018
- Oversaw all phases of film production for the show Better Things.
- Developed and improved account relationships.
- Achieved cost savings by identifying opportunities for consolidation and bulk purchasing across departments.
- Researched and identified new suppliers and vendors.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Cultivated relationships with wholesalers and distributors to increase inventory availability.
- Read scripts and researched appropriate costumes.
- Created import and sourcing initiatives for fabrics and accessories.
- Coordinated pick-up with sample specialists.
- Organized samples according to daily shooting schedule.
- Coordinated with and supervised vendor studios.
- Sourced unique clothing items from various vendors.
- Managed budgets effectively for client projects, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results without overspending.
Education
St. Francis of Assisi High School
Barcelona, SpainBachelors Degree in Arts -
UCLA
Skills
- Character Development
- Adobe Photoshop
- Vendor Relations
- Creative vision
- Budget Development
- Budget Administration
- Fitting Expertise
- Problem-Solving
- Multitasking
- Team Collaboration
- Relationship Building
- Enterprise Resource Planning ERP
- Critical Thinking
- Proficient in Microsoft office suite
- Cost Control
Projects
- The Residence, Netflix
- Bosch Legacy (Season 2), Amazon Studios
- All Rise (Season 3),OWN Network
- 9-1-1, FOX
- Euphoria (Season 2), HBO
- Rescue: High Surf, Warner Media/ John Wells Prod
- Animal Kingdom (Season 6), Warner Media/ John Wells Prod
- Americas Most Wanted, FOX
- Animal Kingdom (Season 5), Warner Media/ John Wells Prod
- Better Things, Additional , FX Networks
- Mulan, Disney
- Hollywood, Ryan Murphy Productions / Netflix
- Cherry, Big C Productions
- How To Get Away With Murder, ABC Studios
- Shameless, Showtime/ John Wells Prod
- Jesus Is King, Def Jam Recordings / IMAX
- Sunday Service, Kanye West, Live Stream / Good Music
- Overthinking, Pilot / Season 1, Awesomeness TV / YouTube
- Schooled (Season 6), ABC Studios
- Telenovela, NBC Universal
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Full Professional
Timeline
Buyer
Amazon Studios
06.2023 - 01.2024
Buyer
Netflix
01.2023 - 03.2024
Buyer
Own Studios
01.2022 - 06.2022
Buyer
Fox Studios
01.2021 - 12.2021
Buyer
HBO
10.2020 - 12.2020
Buyer
Warner Media
08.2020 - 10.2020
Buyer
Warner Media
11.2018 - 08.2020
Buyer
FX Networks
12.2017 - 11.2018
Bachelors Degree in Arts -
UCLA
St. Francis of Assisi High School
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