| Summary of qualifications | Entry level cutting and draping positions at small-scale community and summer theater companies. (see separate work credits) | 82 - 87 | |
| Mid and Upper level positions as cutter, draper, design assistant, wardrobe, etc., at larger scale equity theaters, in addition to production companies and films. (see separate work credits) | 87 - 92 | ||
| Co-owner of Gillies & Saxxon Costumes, producing costume packages for various entertainment venues. Clientele has expanded to include theater, opera, film, television, production companies, non-profit organizations, and retail clothing manufacturing. (see combined work credits) | 92 - 00 | ||
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| Primary Expertise | High Volume Costume Production Management | |
| Costume Shop Management | ||
| Creating and Implementing Individualized Costume Shop Facilities | ||
| Cost Analysis and Budgeting from Single Piece to Entire Costume Package | ||
| Formal Education & Practical Training in Costume Construction & Technology | ||
| Creating/Duplicating Period Correct Silhouettes for Men and Women | ||
| Men & Women’s Fine Tailoring, 15th Century through Present | ||
| Combining Elements of Diverse Styles and Periods | ||
| Corsetry & Structured Undergarments | ||
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| Additional Skills | Walkabout Character Design & Construction | |
| Wardrobe Management and Dressing | ||
| Crafts, Dying, Fabric Manipultion | ||
| ‘Running’ and Shopping | ||
| Wig Styling & Construction | ||
| Proficient in Word, Spreadsheet, Bookkeeping, Internet and Operating System Software | ||
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| Education | Bachelor of Fine Arts, Costume Technology | 85-87/ 89-90 | ||
| North Carolina School of the Arts | Winston Salem, NC | |||