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Mina Nakano

Chicago,IL

Summary

Experienced costume designer and assistant for with 12+ years of experience and enjoy teamwork with other theater associates.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Cinsational
12.2019 - Current
  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
  • Used discretion when handling confidential information.
  • Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
  • Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.

Costume Designer

Tellin' Tales Theatre
08.2011 - Current

Costume and props design for theater production.

  • Completed alterations to existing outfits to fit specific body sizes and types.
  • Created visually appealing character styles that married story with director vision.
  • Attended and participated in extensive rehearsals for stage and film productions.
  • Gathered props to authenticate designs and desired looks.
  • Developed entire looks encompassing garments, makeup and wigs.
  • Shopped at brick-and-mortar and online stores to find unique and relevant pieces.
  • Clearly communicated design revisions to members of fashion design team.
  • Read scripts and researched appropriate costumes.
  • Oversaw operation of on-site costume shop.
  • Sewed full outfits for use by main actors and extras.
  • Designed new patterns for special genre and story requirements.
  • Took up and let down hems to shorten or lengthen garment parts.
  • Properly accessorized costumes for period films and plays.
  • Offered valuable feedback on model selection, fit and effectiveness on set.
  • Worked as backstage assistant, skilled in quick changes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology

U of I Chicago
Chicago, IL
06.1981

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Cinsational
12.2019 - Current

Costume Designer

Tellin' Tales Theatre
08.2011 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology And Anthropology

U of I Chicago
Mina Nakano