Selby Van Horne
La Cañada Flintridge,CA
Summary
Experienced in fast-paced production and design environments. Recognized for creativity and a professional demeanor under pressure. Proven track record of enhancing performance quality through strong communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills. Committed to maximizing efficiency while collaborating effectively with all personnel according to the project.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Costumer
Motion Picture Costumers Local 705
Los Angeles, CA
05.2004 - Current
- Costumer in television, film and commercial productions.
- Regular roles include shopping, renting, and sourcing costumes and accessories for talent, per the direction of the designer and production.
- Participates in concept meetings with the costume designer to discuss the creative direction for characters.
- Reviews scripts and researches appropriate costumes, per the production design.
- Researches period-specific fashion trends, as well as current trends, in order to establish appropriate costumes for characters.
- Sources fabrics, trims, and other components necessary for garment construction.
- Organizes and executes fittings for actors, and other talent, to ensure proper styling in preproduction. Evaluates the drape on performers in order to determine the need for alterations.
- Helps manage the transport of costumes safely from one location to another, while adhering to strict timelines.
- Collaborates with the Hair, Makeup, Art Department, and Props to ensure that the overall look is cohesive.
- Serves as Set Costumer for principal cast, background actors, and stunt department.
- Maintains continuity in accordance with the script, including detailed records of costume pieces used on camera during filming, with the software program Sync on Set.
- Adheres strictly to deadlines set by the Unit Production Manager and the Director's department.
- Organizes costumes after each shoot day for easy access during the next day's filming.
- Wraps and organizes costume changes in post-production for storage.
- Regularly helps organize and maintain inventory in casts' character closets.
- Helps facilitate bulk returns to stores and rental houses.
- Involved in detailed packing and cataloging of all episodes and individual closets to prepare for storage.
- Projects include: The Brothers Sun (Netflix), Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty (HBO), Lone Star 911 (Fox), And Just Like That (HBO), Welcome to Chippendales (Disney), As We See It (Amazon), Homeland (Showtime), The Goldbergs (ABC), Knight Squad (Nickelodeon), Lethal Weapon (Warner Brothers), The Real O'Neals (Disney), CSI: Cyber (CBS), Raising Hope (Fox), My Name Is Earl (Fox), The Grand (Eleven Eleven Films)
Assistant Designer
Ella Moss/Splendid
Los Angeles, CA
04.2002 - 02.2004
- Worked closely with the designer and owner for all aspects of the design, production, and delivery process of a contemporary fashion label.
- Offered creative and practical support to the designer.
- Analyzed industry trends and incorporated them into designs where appropriate.
- Participated in brainstorming sessions with the designer and collaborators to develop new ideas.
- Regularly submitted hand-illustrated designs to be developed and manufactured.
- Assisted the designer in creating mood boards for each collection which included fabric swatches, notions, photos and color ways.
- Sourced fabrics and trims.
- Collaborated with pattern makers to create samples for review by the head designer.
- Participated in fittings to help ensure proper garment drape and construction.
- Organized fabric samples, selected for production.
- Created line sheets for market week (Splendid).
Marketing and Administrative Assistant
Corlett, Skaer and Devoto
San Francisco, CA
02.1999 - 06.2001
- Helped design and create architectural proposals for submission in order to win large scale projects.
- Communicated regularly with clients and lead architects.
- Used design software to make text and photos attractive in the presentation.
- Participated in concept meetings in order to have a full understanding of the architects' plans, concepts, and vision.
- Helped create a digital library with photos and text from previous projects in order to use in future submissions.
- Performed light administrative duties, such as typing, answering department phone calls, emails correspondence, faxing and photocopying.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Thacher School
Ojai, CABachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
University of Vermont
Burlington, VTAssociate of Arts - Fashion Design and Illustration
FIDM
Los Angeles, CASkills
- Visual storytelling
- Strong Creative Skills
- Collaborative
- Trend research and forecasting
- Styling
- Garment fittings
- Fashion history
- Sketching and illustration
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Organization and planning
- Deadline Management
- Administrative support
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Costumer
Motion Picture Costumers Local 705
05.2004 - Current
Assistant Designer
Ella Moss/Splendid
04.2002 - 02.2004
Marketing and Administrative Assistant
Corlett, Skaer and Devoto
02.1999 - 06.2001
High School Diploma -
The Thacher School
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
University of Vermont
Associate of Arts - Fashion Design and Illustration
FIDM
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