KEY SKILLS
MFA
New York University
Design for Stage & Film
New York, NY
BFA
University of New Mexico
Technical Theater
Magna Cum Laude - Theatre
Cum Laude - General Honors
Albuquerque, NM
1990 - 1995
Mac and PC Proficient
Excel/Numbers
Microsoft Word, Office/
Pages
Powerpoint/Keynote
Photoshop
SketchUp
Social Media Management
Customer Service
Retail & Market/Event Sales
Visual Merchandising
MARTIN LOPEZ
EDUCA TION
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311 Rover Blvd
Los Alamos, NM 87547
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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
DESIGN PROJECT MANAGEMENT EVENT COORDINATING
EXPERIENCE
CONT ACT
Creative, organized and adaptable individual with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Both detail oriented and flexible, quick to learn new systems and software, with years of experience in multitasking and managing multiple projects. Experience leading and coordinating projects and events from concept to completion. Thrives in fast paced environments. DESIGN MANAGER
LaDuca Shoes / New York, NY / 2018-2019
• Oversaw work flow/production of custom shoes for Broadway shows, tv and dance productions via factory in Italy
• Advised customers, Executed technical drawings, Placed orders, Updated website via shopify, prepared keynote presentations
• Streamlined order process, Maximized order clarity DESIGNER, SCENIC AND COSTUME
Freelance / New York, NY / 2002 - 2017
• Designed productions of plays, musicals and operas for companies including: Opera Saratoga, Opera Santa Barbara, Utah Opera, Wolf Trap Opera, Manhattan School of Music, NYMF & Off Broadway
• Orchestrated design and execution of design elements within budgetary guidelines and production timeline
ASSOCIATE DESIGNER, PROJECT MANAGER
Freelance / New York, NY / 2002 - 2017
• Supervised production of design elements for plays, operas, national tours & special/private events for Broadway & Regional Theaters including: Wicked National Tour, Hawaii Opera, Mannes Opera, Primary Stages, Signature Theatre, Playwright’s Horizons, Roundabout Theatre, Lyric Opera Of Chicago
• Formulated budget plans, Coordinated overall schedule, Supervised assistants, Documented production progress
EVENTS DIRECTOR / BOARD MEMBER
NY Handmade Collective / New York, NY / 2014 - 2015
• Refocused board on mission of helping our membership of over 200 local NY area artists, designers & makers grow their businesses
• Spearheaded revitalization of our yearly holiday market event, increasing attendance and revenue for vendors, Expanded other market opportunities
• Refined branding, visibility/image through social media and market events
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Paper Mill Playhouse Costume Shop / New York, NY / 2009
• Facilitated production progress, Coordinated with designers, assistants, staff
• Streamlined inventory & load out process for efficiency
• Oversaw Scheduling, fittings, Generated reports, reconciled receipts DESIGNER / MAKER – CUSTOM JEWELRY & ACCESSORIES
• Frozen on Broadway – Elsa’s crown, custom jewelry, carvings, medals, etc
• Tiffany & Co. - Architectural wire sculptures for Fifth Avenue store windows
• Madonna – Rebel Heart World Tour, leather shoulder pieces & accessories
• The Metropolitan Museum of Art – Mourning jewelry inspired