Alexander J. Li

*** **** ********* ******, *********, MD 21212

Cellphone: 240-***-****

Email: ac6uuz@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Career in Costume Instruction, Building and Design with Theater Productions and Events

EDUCATION:

Towson University, Baltimore, MD (2007 to 2011)

Graduation: May 2011; GPA: 3.37

EXPERIENCE: Towson University Theater Productions

Costume Shop Staff (Fall 2007 to Spring 2011)

. Assist with draping/pattern development, cutting and construction of costumes for Theatre department productions. Report to Costume Shop Assistant in the execution of designs and the movement of work through the shop. Ensure compliance with costume area rules/regulations. Assist in maintaining costume storage areas and general supplies. Assist with organizing and maintaining costume shop spaces, equipment and stock rooms as needed for a safe, secure, and clean work environment.

Costume Construction Specialist

The Pirate Laureate of Port Town, (Winter 2013)

The Flying V Theatre Company

AWARDS: Towson University, Theatre Department Scholarship (2008)

RELATED COURSEWORK: Towson University

–Costume Design 1 and 2

–Costume History 1 and 2

–Theatre History 1, 2 and 3

–Art History: Themes, Dreams and Visions

–Make-Up and Special Effects

–Pattern-Drafting 1

JOB EXPERIENCE:

Anne Arundel County Public Schools, Annapolis, MD (September 2014 to May 2015)

Program Instructor/Mentor: Developed course curriculum; proposed equipment/supply purchases/budget to Arts Program Director; met weekly with other Theater Arts mentors and Arts Program Director to review progress and update program plans/goals; mentored and graded high school students in Performing & Visual Arts Magnet Program in the development and production of theater designs for various plays and shows. Communicate directly with Arts Program Director to execute designs and facilitate work assignments. Ensure compliance with rules/regulations of costume area. Assist in maintaining costumes and costume storage area and general supplies. Assist with organizing and maintaining costume shop area, equipment and stock room as needed to ensure safe, secure and clean work environment.

Faerie Fantastical Parties, Baltimore, MD (August 2014 to present)

Company Owner: Book and manage party appearances and events at prestigious venues, including prestigious Washington, DC law firms, Children’s National Hospital DC, Lanternfest 2018. Responsible for team engaged in entertaining and performing as various fairytale characters or superheroes and arrange music, storytelling, photography and other activities. Responsible for all costume design/construction/maintenance. Communicate directly with clients to plan/design/execute costumes and activities for events. Ensure compliance with rules/regulations of professional venue settings. Transport and maintain costumes and supplies for events. Organize and maintain event area, equipment and supplies as needed to ensure safe, secure and clean work setting.

Costuming Business, Baltimore MD (February 2008 to present)

Sole Proprietor and Head Seamstress: Designing and sewing custom costumes and designs for various clients. Job duties include costume construction, material shopping, pattern drafting, client correspondence and product shipping and tracking.

Design and sew custom costumes for various commercial, nonprofit and individual clients. Job duties include costume construction, inventory control/purchasing/shipping, pattern drafting and client communications.

Washington National Opera Company, Washington DC (Summer 2010)

Apprentice: Facilitate draping/pattern development, cutting, construction and modification of costumes and mock-ups/drafts in muslin and coutil for operatic productions. Communicate directly with manager and designer to execute designs and facilitate movement of work through the shop. Ensure compliance with rules/regulations of the costume area. Assist in maintaining costumes and costume storage area and general supplies. Assist with organizing and maintaining costume shop area, equipment and stock room as needed to ensure safe, secure and clean work environment.

Jewish Community Center, Owings Mills, MD (2017)

Costume Designer: Developed costume designing and construction; proposed equipment/supply purchases/budget to Arts Program Director; met weekly with other Theater Arts mentors and Arts Program Director to review progress and update program plans/goals. Communicate directly with Arts Program Director to execute designs and facilitate work assignments. Ensure compliance with rules/regulations of costume area. Assist in maintaining costumes and costume storage area and general supplies.

REFERENCES:

Julie Gerhardt (ac6uuz@r.postjobfree.com)

Costume Shop Assistant, Towson University

Mary Beth Chase (ac6uuz@r.postjobfree.com)

Business Agent, IATSE Local 913

Rebecca Eastman (ac6uuz@r.postjobfree.com)

Lecturer/Mentor, Towson University

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