Soren Westlock
Highland Park,MI
Summary
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Retail Keyholder
JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
Bloomfield Hills, MI
11.2023 - Current
- Protected store assets by assisting with audits, routine cycle counts and physical inventory.
- Used Point of Sale register system to complete transactions.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels by conducting physical counts of stock items.
- Developed extensive product knowledge, growing revenue and building consumer base.
- Ensured a clean and organized store environment by restocking shelves, organizing displays, and cleaning the sales floor.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Responded to customer inquiries and delivered appropriate information after carefully researching issues.
- Handled customer inquiries and complaints with professionalism and patience.
Costume Director
Multiple Independent Productions
Highland, MI
09.2022 - Current
- Coordinated activities with other departments to expedite work and improve collaboration.
- Managed crisis situations to minimize impact on operations and reputation.
- Cleaned costumes and performed minor repairs after shows.
- Sourced and styled fashion, jewelry and accessories.
- Coordinated dry cleaning services for delicate fabrics or specialty garments.
- Purchased costume supplies, accessories, wigs and jewelry with expense approval.
- Checked costume fits on performers to determine need for alterations.
- Laundered costumes, removed stains and returned in excellent condition.
- Interacted with hair and makeup personnel to verify models maintained specific image during events.
- Assisted actors with dressing and grooming on set.
- Measured actors and assisted with costume fittings.
- Sorted through costume racks to select appropriate garments for each scene or sequence.
- Maintained inventory of wardrobe items, including costumes, accessories and props.
- Stitched full outfits for use by main actors and extras.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to tight deadlines.
- Reviewed scripts and researched appropriate costumes.
- Attended rehearsals regularly in order to observe how the actor moves while wearing their costume.
- Kept up to date on fashion trends and historical styles to ensure accuracy in designs.
Education
GED -
GED
10-2020
Associate of Arts - Costume Design
WCCCD
Detroit, MISkills
- Time Management
- Cash handling accuracy
- Task delegation
- Store maintenance
- HTML5 and CSS coding proficiency
- Fluent in Windows Office Suite
- Thorough knowledge of academic research protocols
- Experienced in Basic and advanced level computer and technology repair
Affiliations
- Hobby Gardener
- Regularly engaged with members of Michigan's Historical Re-Enactor groups
- Part-Time Dungeon Master
Certification
- CompTIA A+
- Michigan Server's License
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Retail Keyholder
JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
11.2023 - Current
Costume Director
Multiple Independent Productions
09.2022 - Current
GED -
GED
Associate of Arts - Costume Design
WCCCD
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