FASHION - PRODUCTION RESUME

ALTHEA GREY-MCKENZIE

Event Management, Fashion Production and Model Coach

PO Box 9431, Silver Spring MD 20916

301-***-****; abqne5@r.postjobfree.com

www.shadesofheight.com

Shades of Height Model featured in Caribbean Excursions Designer Calendar 2005

Shades of Height Models and Fashion Designer featured in

Caribbean Pride Magazine Summer/Fall issue 2004

Shades of Height Fashion Showcase on CaribNation Television Aired April 2003

Fashion Correspondent for CaribNation Television

Shades of Height production group (Founder) since 1993

Dimensions Model Group (Founder) since 1992 University of Maryland College Park

SKILLS

Training models in basic and advanced technique (men and women, all ages)

Choreography for fashion show scenes, Modeling

Coordinating models, make-up artists, photographers, light and sound, and music

arrangement for fashion shows

Coordinating models, make-up artists, and photographers for photo shoots

Coordinating models and scenes for hair shows

Acquiring Designers and Stores/Boutiques from New York, Washington, DC, Maryland,

and Virginia for fashion shows and photo shoots

Organizing Student Designer Competitions at UMCP (Spring and Fall 1994)

Image Consulting: Miss African-American Pageant Contestant 1993

Miss Teen Washington East Coast Pageant Contestant 1994

Miss Black Unity Scholarship Pageant Contestants 1994

Miss Guyanese Pageant Contestant 1995

Miss Petite DC Pageant Contestant 1995

Miss Caribbean-American Pageant Contestant 1995

Miss Black Unity Scholarship Pageant Winners 1997-1999

Related experience:

C Own model, fashion and image business in Wheaton, MD, 1993 to Present

C Sales Representative, Diane=s Boutique, Silver Spring MD, Summer - Fall 1993

C President of Marketing, Abraham Bok, Inc., Gaithersburg MD, July 1994 - 1997

(Afrocentric clothing distributor)

C Model Instructor, Sears Models Club - Bethesda MD, 1997 - 1998

Modeling experience:

1988 - 1989 Mavis Neal Productions, Inc.

Learned basic model technique; modeled in talent and fashion show,

Boston, MA

Mar 1990 First Annual National Black Cultural Expo

Model for Expo fashion show March 2, 1990, Boston, MA

1990 - 1992 Obsessions Model Inc., Washington, DC

Member and model

NAACP at UMCP, AEcstasy@ fashion show model

Mar 1992

UMCP, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD

Sept 1992 Decades, Inc. (Spa), Washington, DC

Model during open house fashion show

Nov 1992 Christi, Manute Bol & Associates, Washington, DC

Sudan Relief Fundraiser fashion show

Zanzibar Night Club, Washington, DC

Jan 1993 Natural Motion Hair Salon, Washington, DC

Hair photo shoot model, appeared in Intrigue Magazine.

May 1993 Black Student Union, Montgomery College

Model for BSU fashion show, Rockville, MD

June 1993 Third Annual African Celebration

Model for Celebration fashion show

The French Embassy, Washington, DC

Anyam=s Fashions model for fashion show at

July 1993

International Mall, Hyattsville, MD

BINA=s African Economic Crusade

Aug 1993

Model during fashion show segment

Renaissance Hotel, Washington, DC

Nov 1993 Black Student Union at Catholic University

AUnited Colors of CUA@ Fashion and Talent show

CUA, Student Lounge, Washington, DC

July 1994 Senoj Fashions, Washington, DC

Genesis Collection Fashion Show

Jenny=s Lounge, Washington, DC

1992 - 1995 Model in several Dimensions fashion shows

UMCP, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD

March 1995 Linda Shields, Author of Work, Sister, Work

Luncheon and Fashion show

Renaissance Hotel, Washington, D.C.

NAACP-UMCP AInfinite Collage@ fashion show model

April 1995

UMCP, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD

April 1997 HU - Caribbean Students Association Fashion Show: "Enigma"

Model and Consultant

Howard University Blackburn Center Ballroom, WDC

August 1998 Tease Production: "Dazzle Me" fashion show model

VFW Recreation Center, Lanham, MD

Feb 2000 African-American Scholarship and Fashion show event model

Gaithersburg Marriott, Gaithersburg, MD

Production Experience:

Coordinator and Trainer for all Dimensions fashion shows at UMCP

AVivacious Fashion Odyssey@, Spring 1993

AEscape into Fashion@, Fall 1993

ADimensions >94" Spring Fashion Show and Competition, Spring 1994

AInnuendo@ from Alpha to Omega, Fall 1994

ABlack on Black Love Ball@ & Fashion Show, Spring 1995

AHome Coming Fashion Show@, Fall 1995

Coordinator and Trainer for St. Augustine=s Church Mother=s Day Fashion Show

AA Tribute to our Mothers@, May 9, 1993

St. Augustine Church, Washington DC

Coordinator and Stylist for Soko Simba (African Boutique), Silver Spring, MD

Outdoor photo shoot - June 27, 1993

Coordinator and Producer for in-store Fall fashion show

Diane=s Boutique, Silver Spring, MD

AA Prelude to Fall@, July 25, 1993

Coordinator and Producer of Fashion Show at Walter Reed Army Base (WRAB)

AFashion Extraordinaire@, October 9, 1993

Walter Reed NCO Club, Washington, DC

Proceeds benefitted The Fisher House, WRAB

Coordinator and Choreographer for Abraham Bok (African clothing distributor)

Voice of United Africa AEnd of Year Fashion Show & Dance@

Best Western Hotel, Arlington, VA

December 18, 1993

A Coordinator for the NAACP-UMCP Fashion show

AMystique" Spring 1994

UMCP, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD

Coordinator, Choreographer and trainer for Vintage Store

Rerun Vintage Boutique, Wheaton, MD

AEarth Day Celebration@ fashion show

DC Armory, Washington, DC

May 1994

Coordinator, Choreographer, and Trainer for Hair Salon

Mahogany Image Beauty Salon, Gaithersburg, MD

Annual Hair Show, Martin=s Cross Winds, Greenbelt, MD

August 1994

Coordinator and Choreographer for Student National Medical Association (SNMA)

SNMA Fashion Show at UMAB

SNMA & (Dimension=s) Model Group

University of Maryland at Baltimore Medical School

January 1995

Coordinator and Trainer for African Students= Association - UMCP

AAfrica Night fashion show@

UMCP, Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD

April 7, 1995

Coordinator, Choreographer, and Trainer for Hair Salon

Mahogany Image Beauty Salon, Gaithersburg, MD

AHair and Fashion Cabaret@ - Gaithersburg Holiday Inn

May 1995

Coordinator of Bridal Fashion Show for Phillipa=s of DC

AThe Bridal Connection@ (bridal extravaganza event)

Silver Spring Armory, Silver Spring, MD

September 24, 1995

Coordinator and Choreographer for Designer and Artist, Lucy Sahlem

Artist showcase and fashion show

Key Bridge Marriott, Virginia

August 23, 1995

Choreographer and Trainer for Chinese Culture Club - UMCP &

Filipino Cultural Association - UMCP

AFaces 95" - Asian Fashion Expo

Stamp Student Union, UMCP

December 1, 1995

Choreographer for Student Activities of Montgomery College Takoma Park

Student Activities Annual Picnic and fashion show

May 3, 1996

Coordinator and Choreographer for African Students Association - UMCP &

Gentlemen of Distinction - UMCP

AIntense Distinction@ multi-cultural fashion show

Stamp Student Union, College Park, MD

November 1, 1996

Coordinator and Choreographer for Fashions by Nneka

"Threads & Stitches" Fashion Designer's Competition of the Year

Palladium Center, Baltimore, MD

May 17, 1997

Mistress of Ceremonies for the United Students of African Descent

"Reflections" Fourth Annual Fashion Show

Medical School Teaching Facility Auditorium, Baltimore, MD

March 6, 1998

Coordinator and Choreographer for Fashions by Nneka

"Originals '98" Nation-wide Fashion Designer's Show and Competition

The Waxter Center, Baltimore, MD - May 19, 1998

Coordinator, Model Coach and Choreographer for JNA annual fashion show

Jamaican Nationals Associations' Fashion Show and Cultural Extravaganza

World Bank, Washington, DC

April 12, 1999 & April 8, 2000

Coordinator, Model Coach and Choreographer for CAWI

Caribbean Association of the World Bank and IMF Staff

Fashion Show and Cultural Extravaganza fundraiser

Zanzibar Night Club, WDC

September 17, 2000

Coordinator, Model Coach and Choreographer for UWI-Guild of Graduates

Poolside BBQ & Fashion Show - annual scholarship fundraiser

The Jamaican Ambassador's Residence, Bethesda, MD

August 19, 2000, August 18, 2001, August 24, 2002

TV Fashion Show Production - CaribNation Television - Cable Access 50/51

"Caribbean Designer Showcase" segment - aired April 5, 2003

Coordinator of Fashion Show Fundraiser for the Washington Chiefs

Exotics in the Tropics Fashion show with Caribbean and African

Fashion Designers including Belly dancing performance and presentation

Holiday Inn Silver Spring, March 2004

Coordinator, Fashion Show for Caribbean Students Association at UMCP

Carifest Annual Caribbean Festival and Fashion Show

Ritchie Coliseum, College Park, Maryland - April 2004

Volunteer Experience

Coordinator, Fashion Events for Springvale Terrace Retirement Community

Coordinated several themed fashion shows for the residents and staff

Dorman Hall, Silver Spring, Maryland 2002 to Present

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