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Sarah Rochford

Fort Worth,TX

Summary

Dynamic costume professional with extensive experience at IATSE Local 764, excelling in wardrobe management and textile maintenance. Recognized for proficient costume fitting and strong collaboration skills, I have successfully supported high-profile productions, ensuring seamless costume transitions and enhancing overall performance quality. Skilled in both industrial sewing and creative techniques like knitting.

I am a creative professional with a strong background in event production and floral design, seamlessly transitioning skills between both fields. Proven ability to manage high-pressure environments and deliver exceptional results in weddings and other events. Expertise in project coordination, client relations, and visual aesthetics enhances overall event success. Committed to leveraging diverse experiences to continue excelling in event management.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Dessigner

TCU Florist
Ft Worth, Texas
05.2022 - 02.2025
  • Prepped weekly flowers.
  • Made daily arrangements.
  • Update weekly buy lists.
  • Coordinated inventory intake.
  • Customer consultations.

Head Designer

The Flower Girl
Dripping Springs, Texas
02.2019 - 11.2022
  • Oversaw weekly flower preparation.
  • Directed the organized transport and offloading of materials at various events.
  • Coordinated readiness of crew by communicating daily necessities.
  • Did any on-site floral construction
  • Guaranteed successful fulfillment of client requirements.

Lead Floral Designer

Zuzu's Petals
Brooklyn , NY
02.2008 - 10.2014
  • Was responsible for weekly buy lists, daily arrangements, scheduling, and customer consultations.

Dresser

IATSE local 764
New York , NY
03.2005 - 11.2011

Star Dresser, Rock N Roll - Brian Cox and Rufus Sewell, A Free Man of Color - Joseph Marcell, John McMartin, and Reg Rogers.

Ensemble Dresser - War Horse, Light in the Piazza, South Pacific.

Chorus Dresser - Wonderful Town, The Wedding Singer, the Musical, Spamalot.

Daywork: laundry and stitch calls; Urine Town and Nine.

Off Broadway Wardrobe Supervisor- Menopause the Musical,, Shout the Mod Musical, Puppetry of the Penis

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Technical Theatre Design

Texas State University
San Marcos, TX
05-2001

Skills

  • Proficient in Costume Fitting
  • Wardrobe management
  • Textile maintenance
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • strong stitcher
  • Fluent on most sewing machines, including sergers and industrial machines
  • can crochet and knit

Affiliations

  • i am an artist comfortable in many mediums, in addition to all that are directly connected with theatre i am also a skilled ceramicist. I am a teaching member of a local studio in Ft Worth. You can see and purchase my work there or on my etsy site

Timeline

Dessigner

TCU Florist
05.2022 - 02.2025

Head Designer

The Flower Girl
02.2019 - 11.2022

Lead Floral Designer

Zuzu's Petals
02.2008 - 10.2014

Dresser

IATSE local 764
03.2005 - 11.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Technical Theatre Design

Texas State University
Sarah Rochford