Peter Walsh
New York,United States
Summary
Passionate designer with a background in costume design. Adept in teamwork and communication, with experience from two years at the Fashion Institute of Technology and two plus years assisting on stage productions.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dresser/Wardrobe Assistant
Fairleigh Dickinson University
04.2022 - 05.2022
- For the production of Beauty and the Beast.
- Was quickly able to pick up quick changes and order of costume changes provided assistance backstage in changing and securing wigs and headpieces
- Helped to ensure the proper organization and storage of vintage and oversize costume pieces/props
Assistant designer/dresser
Morristown Beard School
02.2020 - Current
- Helped curate, organize, dress, and pack out all costume pieces for productions like Cabaret, Sweeney Todd, Sweet Charity, Harness the Wind, Dead Man Walking, and Legally Blonde
- Made alterations and repairs on both vintage and modern garments
- Provided insight on selections based on historical research and critical analysis of the show.
Dresser/Wardrobe Assistant
Shadowlands Theater
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted with the prep, cleaning, and maintenance of the costumes for the Premiere run of Tom Hank's production of Safe Home
- Also provided assistance on quick changes, as well as the movement of set and prop pieces.
Stitcher/Costume Dresser
Central City Opera
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Applied hand-sewing skills in altering garments with decorative features and patterns.
- Observed machine production to check operations and proactively adjust settings to maintain targets.
- Achieved smooth workflow in high-pressure situations by prioritizing tasks efficiently within tight deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Applied Studies - Cosmetic And Fragrance Marketing
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY05.2025
Fashion design (Associate's) -
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY02.2024
High School Degree -
Morris County School of Technology, Academy of Culinary Arts
Denville, NJ06.2020
Skills
- Sewing and draping
- Patternmaking
- Adobe Illustrator
- Photoshop
- Wardrobe Organization/Maintenance
- Dressing/Quick Changes
- Illustration
- Design Research
Locations
- Morristown, NJ
- Madison, NJ
- Denville, NJ
- New York, NY
Details
New York, New York, NY, 973-932-8111, peter.walsh514@gmail.com
Personal Information
Title: FASHION/COSTUME DESIGNER
Certification
- MOS Certified
Timeline
Stitcher/Costume Dresser
Central City Opera
05.2023 - 08.2023
Dresser/Wardrobe Assistant
Shadowlands Theater
07.2022 - 08.2022
Dresser/Wardrobe Assistant
Fairleigh Dickinson University
04.2022 - 05.2022
Assistant designer/dresser
Morristown Beard School
02.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Applied Studies - Cosmetic And Fragrance Marketing
Fashion Institute of Technology
Fashion design (Associate's) -
Fashion Institute of Technology
High School Degree -
Morris County School of Technology, Academy of Culinary Arts
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