Heidi Wright Stevens
East Hampton
Summary
Skilled creative director and manager with 15+ years of experience in nonprofit and retail sectors, specializing in sustainable design and team leadership. Proven track record in overseeing operations, managing staff, and implementing training programs. Successfully led costume design projects recognized by industry awards and established multiple retail spaces, enhancing community engagement and operational efficiency. Committed to fostering creativity and empowering local & global artisans through innovative design initiatives.
Production professional with strong foundation in managing on-set logistics and supporting production processes. Recognized for contributing to seamless production workflows and delivering consistent results. Known for collaborative spirit and adaptability to shifting production needs, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently. Key skills include organizational prowess and effective communication.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Assistant
Disney
01.1992
- Traveled with the production team filming Walt Disney’s ‘The Incredible Journey’
- Assisted with onset lighting, talent, and worked alongside the producers the entire production
Assistant Manager
Stoney Clover Lane
06.2024 - Current
- Acting manager for a busy retail space in East Hampton
- Managing staff and customization of high end product
Acting Director
Reeds of Hope
04.2024 - Current
- Managing 5 local staff and keeping weekly communication with the office on ground
- Overseeing finances and communicating to donors
- Assesses sewing practices in Bukavu, DRC, implementing best practices and training tips
Costume Designer
Rosslyn Academy
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed a group of High Schoolers to design and create costumes for drama performances
- The first being 18 original costumes, the second being 121 costume pieces for the Sound of Music
Design consultant, retail set up and training
Jacaranda Community
08.2023 - 04.2024
- Worked with the CEO of the organization, implementing new designs for their Creations branch
- Set up 2 separate retail spaces and trained retail workers to run and manage the spaces
Office Design
Walk Global
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Set up the office space for an international company in Nairobi
- Sources all products locally made and spatially layed out for function and flow
Sewing Operations and Set up
Emmanne Ministries
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Designed and implemented the layout of a brand new sewing center in rural Kenya
- Locally sourced 6 Industrial Machines, thread, and materials needed to get off to a good start
- Interviewed and hired a local sewing trainer for the center
Retail Sewing Operations Manager
Stoney Clover Lane
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Entered the company as full time sewing specialist, sewing customized orders onto bags and accessories using a cobblers industrial sewing machine on the retail floor
- Within 6 months I became Head Retail sewing specialist, traveling to all 6 brick and mortar stores, training new seamstresses, advising on best practices, sewing strategies, and leading weekly management calls
- The next year I was promoted to Retail Operations sewing Manager for the company
- I left the job to move overseas to Kenya
Creative Director
Asante Sana
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Creating new jewelry styles for women in the slums of Nairobi, Kenya to make and sell
- Finding marketable styles that would sell both locally and internationally and teaching women to make and assemble the bead work
Executive Assistant
Cornerstone Development
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Assisted in grassroots development in rural Uganda
- Created hand drawn maps for documenting whereabouts of newly formed villages and families in need post war torn Uganda
- Organized women’s income generation groups, teaching sewing and money management
Education
Master Class - Creativity and Leadership with Anna Wintour
Master Class - Design and photography with Annie Leibovitz
Master Class - Conservation with Dr. Jane Goodall
Honorary Masters degree - Cross cultural Community Development
01.1997
Associate of Arts - undefined
Portland Community College
01.1994
Skills
- Seamstress
- Retail Management
- Operations
- Visual Design
- Sustainable Fashion
- Team Building
- International Travel guide
- Cross Cultural Relations
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Stoney Clover Lane
06.2024 - Current
Acting Director
Reeds of Hope
04.2024 - Current
Costume Designer
Rosslyn Academy
08.2023 - 05.2024
Design consultant, retail set up and training
Jacaranda Community
08.2023 - 04.2024
Office Design
Walk Global
11.2022 - 12.2022
Sewing Operations and Set up
Emmanne Ministries
10.2022 - 11.2022
Retail Sewing Operations Manager
Stoney Clover Lane
04.2020 - 08.2022
Creative Director
Asante Sana
01.2007 - 01.2011
Executive Assistant
Cornerstone Development
01.1997 - 01.2000
Production Assistant
Disney
01.1992
Master Class - Design and photography with Annie Leibovitz
Master Class - Conservation with Dr. Jane Goodall
Honorary Masters degree - Cross cultural Community Development
Associate of Arts - undefined
Portland Community College
Master Class - Creativity and Leadership with Anna Wintour
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