PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SUMMER & FALL 2022
Hinson Wu LLC
Design Intern
Contributed to creative design process to finalize Spring 2023 collection and build preliminary Fall 2023 collection
Sourced fabrics, patterns and designs for collections at local fabric stores
Researched and documented fabric, pattern and design ideas via online and print resources including studying competitor brands
Created and edited flats in Adobe Illustrator
Managed inventory and fabric care of all restocked and returned items to optimize resale
SPRING 2022
Deeply Rooted Dance Theatre
Dance Education Intern
Managed attendance and recorded footage at live rehearsals
Promoted elite Summer Dance Intensive to prospective students through MailChimp and direct calls to prospective dancers
COSTUME DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE
SUMMER 2020
Artistree Performing Arts
Costume Designer
Independently sourced, constructed and altered costumes for an outdoor summer production of RENT
SUMMER 2019
The Theatre Lab
Costume Designer
Directed costume design and construction for two summer camp productions: Mary Poppins Jr. & True Peace
Managed a team of three interns to fulfill all costuming needs
FALL 2018 - SPRING 2019
Wheelock Family Theatre
Stitcher
Served as assistant to Head of Costume Department at a full time professional theater
Constructed and sewed costumes pieces from patterns in various mediums
Made detailed alterations as needed to implement vision of department head
Awards & Scholarships
The Scholastic Art & Writing Awards
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Project - Night & Day
Award - Gold Key
Year - 2018
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Project -Day & Night
Award - Gold Key
Year - 2018
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Project - Newspaper Dress
Award - Honorable Mention
Year - 2017
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
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Project - College Admissions Portfolio
Award - Merit Scholarship for Tuition
Year - 2018
Project - Welcome to my Universe
Awards - Gloria Omi Tsien Scholarship
Year - 2022