35+ years’ experience in Costume sewing, draping, tailoring, pattern making and costume construction for theatre, television, and motion picture industry. 2011 Tony Award winner recipient as team member of The Shakespeare Theatre Company; 2011; Washington DC. Detailed eye design aesthetics and workmanship. Possess a master working knowledge of sewing, tailoring, and patternmaking including pattern grading, draping, garment fitting solution, and clothing and costume construction. Familiar with non-traditional fabric construction including leather, knit fabrics, plastics, millinery and craft items for stage and television. Familiar working with domestic and industrial sewing machines as well as specialized industrial machines including buttonhole, chain stitch and overlock machines. Possesses strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with management and supervisory experience. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a thorough understanding of MS Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.