Samantha Sandage
Pasadena,California
Summary
Seasoned Entertainment Costuming Lead at the Disneyland Resort, adept in team leadership and critical thinking, significantly enhanced team performance and guest experiences. Excelled in high-pressure environments, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and creativity. Has extensive experience as a theater teachers assistant, interacting with children, fostering growth, development, and love for the theatrical arts.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Entertainment Costuming Lead
Disneyland Resort
07.2023 - 04.2024
- Managed costuming team for Castle Fantasy Faire and Tomorrowland Terrace Dance Party
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities to entertainment costuming cast members.
- Oversaw the completion of daily costuming presets to ensure our partners performing in the daily show offerings had the correct costume pieces and quality upheld by the Disneyland resort.
- Partnered with other department leads to maintain the excellence of our entertainment experiences for our theme park guests.
Entertainment Costuming
Disneyland Resort
07.2022 - 04.2024
- Enforced company policies while maintaining cheerful, supportive approach to keep a positive work environment.
- Assisted performers in getting dressed and ready up to Disney’s standard
- Built presets for day-of and next-day performances for various characters ranging in difficulty.
- Run costumes quick changes to support shows and make sure performers are dressed on time and undressed in a timely manner.
Teacher's Assistant
La Cañada Jr Theater Company
03.2021 - 06.2021
- Tutored struggling students ranging from kindergarten to fifth grade individually and in small groups to reinforce learning concepts.
- Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
- Exposed students to diverse content to build perspective in drama pedagogy.
Education
Associate of Arts - Costume Design, Video Game Design
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA05.2026
Skills
- High Level of Verbal and Written Communication
- Attention to Detail
- Originality and Creativity
- Time Management
- Team Leadership
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Entertainment Costuming Lead
Disneyland Resort
07.2023 - 04.2024
Entertainment Costuming
Disneyland Resort
07.2022 - 04.2024
Teacher's Assistant
La Cañada Jr Theater Company
03.2021 - 06.2021
Associate of Arts - Costume Design, Video Game Design
Pasadena City College
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