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Victoria Schehl

Evans,GA

Summary

Reliable Licensed Massage Therapist with comforting demeanor. Business savvy, organized and experienced in performing basic administrative procedures. Possess friendly personality directed at building positive rapport and long-lasting relationships with clients.


Versatile Actor with background in theater. Multi-talented self starter and team player. Flexible with meeting new challenges and tackling changing priorities in creative environments.


Seasoned Costume Designer skilled at creating entire production looks. Technically proficient in sewing, fitting and modifying costumes. Excellent project manager.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Massage Therapist

Self Employed
06.2010 - Current
  • Booked appointments, answered phones, greeted clients, handled payments, and created client service tickets.
  • Provided safe, effective, and appropriate massage therapy techniques during customer appointments.
  • Maintained client treatment records and designed long-term care programs for return customers.
  • Maintained clean and professional massage therapy environment with stringent adherence to sanitization protocols.
  • Communicated with clients to discuss medical history, lifestyle and massage treatment goals.
  • Utilized massage techniques to address diverse needs with deep tissue, therapeutic and sports massage.
  • Developed knowledge of anatomy, physiology and pathology to supplement massage training.
  • Addressed mobility limitations and generalized pain originating from muscle tightness through deep tissue massage techniques.
  • Educated clients on benefits of massage therapy and importance of self-care.
  • Provided custom massage treatments to clients, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date client records.
  • Researched new massage techniques and treatments.
  • Advised clients on areas such as posture, at-home exercises and stretches.

Costume Designer

Various Community Theatres
06.2006 - 05.2023
  • Completed alterations to existing outfits to fit specific body sizes and types.
  • Created visually appealing character styles that married story with director vision.
  • Attended and participated in extensive rehearsals for stage and film productions.
  • Developed entire looks encompassing garments, makeup and wigs.
  • Gathered props to authenticate designs and desired looks.
  • Shopped at brick-and-mortar and online stores to find unique and relevant pieces.
  • Clearly communicated design revisions to members of fashion design team.
  • Read scripts and researched appropriate costumes.
  • Sewed full outfits for use by main actors and extras.
  • Designed new patterns for special genre and story requirements.
  • Properly accessorized costumes for period films and plays.
  • Collaborated with hair and makeup departments to align looks with specific image plans during events.
  • Determined proper shoes, jewelry, head wear and other accessories to complement designer outfits.

Theatre Performer

Various Community Theatres
10.2004 - 05.2015
  • Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotional actions and situations, using body movements, and gestures.
  • Sang and danced with creative ensembles and troupes for dramatic and comedic performances.
  • Learned scripts to understand characters' relationships and develop role interpretations.
  • Studied scripts to successfully portray characters in dramas and comedies.
  • Practiced lines and scenes independently and collaboratively to prepare for performances.
  • Worked collaboratively with other actors to perform scenes and convey stories.
  • Collaborated with directors and other cast members to refine performances.
  • Maintained professional attitude and demeanor at all times.

Education

Savannah College of Art And Design
Savannah, GA

Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA

Skills

  • Administrative Procedures
  • Reflective Listening
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Social Skills
  • Accepts Direction and Coaching Graciously
  • Exceptional Communicator
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Sewing Proficiency
  • Alterations

Additional Information

I have performed with the following Community Theatres:


El Paso Playhouse, El Paso, Texas

SHAPE Performing Arts Centre, Mons, Belgium

Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre, Fort Gordon, Georgia

Le Chat Noir, Augusta, Georgia

The Main Street Players, Edgefield, South Carolina


I have assisted with costumes and created Costume Plots for SHAPE Performing Arts Centre, and Fort Gordon Dinner Theatre. My most recent costuming work was with The Ballroom Dance Center in Augusta, Georgia.



Timeline

Licensed Massage Therapist

Self Employed
06.2010 - Current

Costume Designer

Various Community Theatres
06.2006 - 05.2023

Theatre Performer

Various Community Theatres
10.2004 - 05.2015

Savannah College of Art And Design

Savannah Technical College
Victoria Schehl