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Sarah Taylor

Lakeland,FL

Summary

Dynamic Pattern maker / Technical designer with extensive experience at Walt Disney World Resort, excelling in 3D costume development and project management. Recognized for exceptional customer service and innovative pattern design using Gerber Accumark. Adept at technical drawing and garment specification, driving efficiency and quality in costume production.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Costume CAM Specialist 1

Walt Disney World Resort
Orlando, FL
12.2014 - Current
  • Develop costume patterns utilizing advanced 3D software including CLO and Maya.
  • Serve as project manager throughout the development pipeline.
  • Grade patterns ensuring compliance with Disney expectations.
  • Write specifications for garment prototypes for new lines.
  • Create technical drawings using CAD software for product development and manufacturing.
  • Promote high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.

Costume CAM Specialist 2

Walt Disney World Resort
Orlando, FL
03.2013 - 12.2014
  • Developed costume patterns using Gerber Accumark 2D pattern making software
  • Processed production orders creating, models, orders, and markers through Gerber CAD system
  • Constructed prototypes from designer renderings
  • Evaluated garments throughout the development lifecycle.

NSA Stockroom, Coordinator

Walt Disney World Resort through I.A.T.S.E. Union
Orlando, FL
09.2011 - 03.2013
  • Managed scheduling and oversight of stitchers production
  • Resolved conflicts and prioritized tasks effectively.

Sewing Specialist 2, Coordinator Hollywood Studios

Walt Disney World Resort through I.A.T.S.E. Union
Orlando, FL
03.2011 - 09.2011
  • Performed as coordinator when needed
  • Observed and implemented new procedures for altering and repairing costumes
  • Constructed new garments and performed custom alterations

NSA Stockroom, Costuming Terp

Walt Disney World Resort through I.A.T.S.E. Union
Orlando, FL
12.2010 - 03.2011
  • Utilized the GUS software program to add, change, and discard costumes in the Walt Disney World Resort system
  • Efficiently counted and sorted incoming costumes while providing information to seamstresses regarding RFID chip placement and alteration instructions

Sewing Specialist, Costuming Terp

Walt Disney World Resort through I.A.T.S.E. Union
Orlando, FL
08.2010 - 12.2010
  • Productively used sewing skills to complete major and minor repairs and alterations to cast member costumes

MIS Support Services Representative II

Tri-County Human Services Inc.
Lakeland, FL
09.2006 - 08.2010
  • Operated and maintained the agency’s management information system (MIS)
  • Provided operational support and training to staff throughout the agency
  • Created and maintain custom databases to record agency data requirements
  • Provided supervision, consultation and training to field support staff and professional staff

Owner / Operator E-commerce Business

01.1999 - 01.2004
  • Directed and managed all technical, operational, and administrative aspects of an ecommerce business, including sourcing, purchasing, listing, shipping, and marketing merchandise

Freelance Seamstress and Dresser

Stage Right Productions
Baton Rouge, LA
01.1997 - 01.1999
  • Local dresser for various stage, ice, and theater productions in New Orleans
  • Constructed soft goods for local production company

Wardrobe Director

International Tour Services
Santa Monica, CA
01.1994 - 01.1996
  • Directed and coordinated the wardrobe department for the Power Rangers Live Tour, ensuring smooth transitions and timely repairs for a traveling show
  • Increased efficiency by devising cost saving methods for costume maintenance

Professional Skater

Walt Disney’s World on Ice
Vienna, VA
01.1988 - 01.1994
  • Performed on Ice as a chorus cast member with Pinocchio and Mickey’s Diamond Jubilee world tours

Education

AS - Computer Systems Analysis

Polk State College
Lakeland, FL
01.2006

Fashion Design Program -

Fraser Valley University
Abbotsford, B.C., Canada
01.1988

Skills

  • Gerber Software: Accumark Pattern Design Software and YuniquePLM
  • CLO 3D Enterprises Virtual Fashion Software
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Microsoft Office
  • Autodesk Maya 3D proficiency
  • C
  • Visual Basicnet
  • HTML
  • 3D hand scanner
  • Size Stream 3D imager
  • Scanners
  • Printers
  • Digital cameras
  • Industrial sewing
  • Pattern making
  • Pattern grading
  • Draping
  • Custom design
  • Technical design
  • Project management
  • Garment specification
  • Production order processing
  • Photo editing
  • 3D costume development
  • Pattern Digitizing
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Costume CAM Specialist 1

Walt Disney World Resort
12.2014 - Current

Costume CAM Specialist 2

Walt Disney World Resort
03.2013 - 12.2014

NSA Stockroom, Coordinator

Walt Disney World Resort through I.A.T.S.E. Union
09.2011 - 03.2013

Sewing Specialist 2, Coordinator Hollywood Studios

Walt Disney World Resort through I.A.T.S.E. Union
03.2011 - 09.2011

NSA Stockroom, Costuming Terp

Walt Disney World Resort through I.A.T.S.E. Union
12.2010 - 03.2011

Sewing Specialist, Costuming Terp

Walt Disney World Resort through I.A.T.S.E. Union
08.2010 - 12.2010

MIS Support Services Representative II

Tri-County Human Services Inc.
09.2006 - 08.2010

Owner / Operator E-commerce Business

01.1999 - 01.2004

Freelance Seamstress and Dresser

Stage Right Productions
01.1997 - 01.1999

Wardrobe Director

International Tour Services
01.1994 - 01.1996

Professional Skater

Walt Disney’s World on Ice
01.1988 - 01.1994

AS - Computer Systems Analysis

Polk State College

Fashion Design Program -

Fraser Valley University

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