M. Antonia Fuentes

Las Vegas, NV ***** 832-***-****

www.costumesbyantonia.com adwqcc@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Profile:

A self-motivated team player and award-winning visual artist who works well in a diverse and creative multi-cultural environment. Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with an ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines. Computer literate in both Mac and Windows applications. Programs include Microsoft Suite, Adobe Photoshop, and Mailchimp. Additional skills include complete knowledge of historical costume production and construction. Seeking to secure a position as a Theatrical Costume Designer/Instructor/Technician/Stitcher.

Skills Section:

Draping

Specialty fabrics and materials

Pattern making

Traditional and specialty

dressmaking techniques

Crafting

Textile painting

Hand stitching

Operating industrial and

conventional sewing machines

Experience:

Owner/Director

1994 - Present

Costumes by Antonia Houston, Texas

Owner/Director of web based custom design service of historical and fantasy costumes. Clients include entertainment industry and corporate special events clients.

For more information and full credit list please visit www.costumesbyantonia.com. Gallery Manager and Educator

11/2008 - 07/2009

Husqvarna Viking Sewing Gallery Houston, Texas

General Manager and Senior Educator for the line of high-end computerized garment sewing and embroidery machines from Sweden.

Responsible for the daily running and management of a fast paced and creative work environment catering to the creative community.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following:

Set up of displays and merchandise to promote sales in an attractive and fashionable manner.

Record, manage payroll, sales reports and order merchandise as they relate to store functions.

Responsible for the implementation and teaching of Owner's Classes, Creative Classes and for developing class syllabus for optimum results.

Responsible for recruiting, training and motivating staff and coordinating free-lance educators. Cultural and Supportive Services Coordinator/Educator 09/2006 - 01/2008

Texas Inter-Faith Supportive Services Houston, Texas

Responsible for the facilitation and implementation of bi-lingual and multi-cultural supportive services for low-income and minority families & individuals through the Good Neighbor Program.

Recipient of the 2007 Simms Foundation Grant in conjunction with City Art Works to implement after school art programs for the children of the Good Neighbor Program.

Responsible for creating and implementing programs schedules and coordinating logistics for events.

In charge of supervising volunteers and assigning duties. Creating quarterly multi-media progress reports called “Success Stories” for presentation to Board and to Grant writing officials.

Bi-lingual Art Instructor/Costume Design Consultant 03/2005 - 09/2005

Museum of Fine Arts Houston, Texas

Facilitated Parent/Child workshops in conjunction with local area schools.

Received commission from the Museum to create and design exhibit related costumes for use in the Family Programs.

Wardrobe Production

07/2002 - 01/2005

Houston Ballet Production Houston, Texas

Assisting wardrobe production staff with the Design and production of costumes for Ballet performances.

Collaborated with world-renowned performers and scenic designers. Education:

A.A.S. Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY Dean’s List Graduate, Critic’s Award Winner, Carol Horn critic. Languages:

Fluent in both Spanish and French languages, written and spoken.

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