SORAYA MENCHACA
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WARDROBE STYLIST
OBJECTIVES
Create and develop a special concept for each fashion and visual project, through research or creative assessments, achieve a unique look for my styling clients based on their personalities, needs and body shape as well as communicating the brand or campaign message.
EXPERIENCE
FASHION CONSULTANT
2011- Present Fashion Seminars Los Angeles, CA
• Educate clients on how to create an appropriate wardrobe for their age, body shape and career
• Communicate to clients how to apply the psychology of color to their wardrobe
• Offer my clients basic knowledge in how to choose colors to flatter their skin tones
2010- Present Fashion Hostess Mujersisimas.com
• Hostess and Producer of the fashion section on the website providing practical style tips for women
WARDROBE STYLIST / COSTUME DESIGNER
2012 Wardrobe Stylist Mund2 Network Los Angeles, CA
2008- 2011 Wardrobe Stylist /Costume Designer 12 Corazones (Telemundo TV Show)
2010 Wardrobe Stylist TV Millones( Televisa, Mexico)
2009 Wardrobe Stylist 12 Corazones Rumbo al Altar ( Televisa, Mexico)
• Plan and Provide producers with shows ideas based on visual themes
• Design and Creation of costumes, accessories, props and visual displays
• Buyer for clothing and accessories
• Negotiating with vendors for clothing, costumes, materials and accessories
• Direct the makeup and hair department to complete costume concept
• Supervision of wardrobe styling for all the cast
• Creation of complete designs to promote Movie themes in
The TV Show such as Pirates of the Caribbean 4
1987 – 2011 Personal Wardrobe Stylist / Costume Designer Mexico and USA
• Design a unique look for my clients based on their personalities and stage needs
• Buyer for clothing, fabrics and materials for stage costumes
• Supervision of production of costumes
• Built a working relationship with designers and fashion brands to provide clothing for my clients
• Wardrobe styling for photo shoots and TV appearances
Exclusive Clients: Penelope Menchaca (International TV Hostess)
Maximiliano Palacios (Actor)
Marco Antonio Solis “El Buki” (International Singer)
Las Nenas de Mexico (Singing group)
2002 - 2004 Jewelry Designer Plata Mex
• Design my own silver jewelry line and provide designs to silver artisans in Taxco, Mexico
• Build and maintain relationships with semi-precious stones suppliers in Mexico
• Distribute Plata Mex line to Fashion Boutiques in California
2000 Fashion Designer Upjhon Mexico
• Design uniforms for Upjhon Brand Models
• Supervision of production of uniforms
• Design of Upjhon Display for Trade Shows
VISUAL MERCHANDISER AND EVENT COORDINATOR
2004- 2008 TV Promo International El Monte, CA
• Design and Create Visual displays
• Organize and coordinate casting of models depending on type of promotion
• Train or coach talent
• Design wardrobe for staff
• Wardrobe styling for talent when shooting commercials
• Supervision of all branded materials and props for events
• Identify opportunities to improve overall visual and creative appearance of the site.
• Coordination of commercials logistics with the Networks
• Coordination of logistics for event
• Supervision of promotional events
• Supervision of product placement
• Supervision of the overall bilingual promotional campaigns for national and international organizations.
EDUCATION
1998 - 1999 Film & TV Production E Y School of
TV and Film production
1985 - 1989 Fashion Design and Centro de Estudios Tecnológicos
Fashion Merchandising de La Moda (México)
Center of Fashion and Art studies
SKILLS
Languages: Spanish and English,
Public Speaking,
Business Presentations
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint