Lou Platania
Rocky point,NY
Summary
Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and workspace oversight skills and more than 15 years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels. Reputable Artist recognized for consistently developing innovative techniques to advance creativity and product improvement. Renowned artist experienced in fiberglass props and costume pieces. Disciplined and productive creative with a varied portfolio showcasing personal evolution in artistic journey. Self-expressive professional uses variety of materials and techniques to create original works of art for sale. Talented individual consistently comes up with new ideas and methods for creating and fitting costume pieces. Committed to developing and producing high-quality work for the costuming and Cosplay communities as well as collectors.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner and Founder /Sole proprietary
7CS/Seven Cat Studios Costuming & Props
09.2009 - Current
- 15yrs experience
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Established foundational processes for business operations.
- Created commissioned costume pieces for organizations and private clients including members of the 501st Legion Costuming club/charity organization.
- Worked with clients to understand desired outcomes and personal special requirements.
- Experimented with variety of styles and techniques to produce product including but not limited to mold making, casting, thermo forming, 3D modeling and hand sculpting.
- Managed creative process from concept to completion for various projects.
- Gathered photo references to use as guidelines for models.
- Developed primary models
- Physically and digitally Sculpted models from 2D renderings, photographic images, and written descriptions.
- Followed detailed directions for commissioned pieces.
- Carved objects from foam and polyester putty.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Member
501st Legion Costuming Charity Group
04.2008 - Current
- Participated in over 100 charity events as Star Wars characters such as hospital visits, walks, make-a-wish etc.
- Collect donations for various established charity organizations.
- Built own gear as required per Legion rules
- Officially recognized by Lucas Film Ltd
- Member for 15yrs
Education
GED -
Lafayette High School
Brooklyn, NY06.1989
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Silicone Mold making
- Fiberglass resin, & rubber casting
- Fabrication
- Thermo/vacuum Forming & Buck making
- Prop/Set Painting
- Set construction
- Airbrushing
- AutoDesk AutoCAD (Fusion360)
- Adobe Photoshop
- 3D modeling/printing
- Screen Printing
- Graphic Design
- Self-Motivated
- Problem-Solving
- Branding
- Special Effect Component Creation
- Set Dressing
- Layout and Design
- Workshop Maintenance
- Safety Measures
Timeline
Owner and Founder /Sole proprietary
7CS/Seven Cat Studios Costuming & Props
09.2009 - Current
Member
501st Legion Costuming Charity Group
04.2008 - Current
GED -
Lafayette High School
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