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Costume Shop Manager and backstage theatre professional with extensive hands-on experience supporting live productions.. Known for strong organization, clear communication, and reliable execution across fast paced environments, with cross department experience in wardrobe, costumes, props, and crew operations.
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Diamond Head Theatre — Honolulu, HI
Costume Shop Manager | 2023–Present
Manage a team of staff and volunteers in costume construction, alterations, and fittings for six mainstage productions per season.
Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise dressers; create detailed dresser tracks; oversee wardrobe operations; and personally dress shows when needed for complex tracks.
Maintain performance ready costumes across extended runs through detailed tracking, maintenance systems, and backstage coordination,
Introduced modern techniques including foam building, 3D printing, and air brushing to expand shop capabilities for especially costume builds.
Reorganized and cataloged a historic costume inventory, creating systems that support efficient builds, fittings, and rentals.
Delivered all productions on schedule and within budget by balancing artistic requirements with workflow planning and cost tracking.
Facilities Manager / Scene Shop Assistant | 2022–2023
Supported the final stages of Diamond Head Theatre’s new theatre construction and opening, ensuring spaces were performance ready and met safety standards and code requirements.
Coordinated early phases of the Theatre Arts Building project, working with contractors and leadership to maintain compliance, safety standards, and clear communication.
Assisted with load ins, strikes, and interdepartmental technical projects to support smooth production operations.
Built and painted scenic elements and applied decorative finishes in support of production aesthetics and storytelling.
Support daily scene shop operations and collaborated with technical departments to meet production timelines.
c O S T U M E D E S I G N E x p e r i e n c e
PRICILLA, QUEEN OF THE DESERT MANOA VALLEY THEATRE, DIRECTOR: DAVID WEAVER
2025
2025
SPONGEBOB THE MUSICAL DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE, DIRECTOR: GREG ZANE
2025
MAN OF LA MANCHA DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE, DIRECTOR: BRYCE CHADDICK
GREASE DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE, DIRECTOR: MICHAEL NG
2025
WHITE CHRISTMAS DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE, DIRECTOR: JOHN RAMPAGE
2024
HONEYMOON IN VEGAS DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE, DIRECTOR: ANDREW SAKAGUCHI
2024
TOOTSIE (Hawaii Premier) DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE, DIRECTOR: JOHN RAMPAGE
2024
THE MUSICAL COMEDY MURDERS OF 1940 DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE, DIRECTOR: JOHN RAMPAGE
2024
MAMMA MIA! DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE DIRECTOR: MICHAEL NG
2023
BEAUTY & THE BEAST DIAMOND HEAD THEATRE, DIRECTOR: DAVID SPANGENTHAL
2023
OTHELLO BIG IDEA THEATRE, DIRECTOR: ATIM UDOFFIA
2019
HOPE (SHORT FILM) COPPOLA ESTATES, NAPA, DIRECTOR: JOHN HOPE, DP: RICK GOTT
2019
OUR TOWN SACRAMENTO THEATRE COMPANY, DIRECTOR: WILL BLOCK
2018
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa — BA in Creative Media
E d u c a t i o n
BroadwayWorld Hawaii, 2025, Best Costume Design
SpongeBob the Musical
A W a r d s
BroadwayWorld Hawaii, 2023, Best Costume Design
Mamma Mia!
I n t e r n s h i p s & T r a i n i n g
Sacramento Theatre Company – Sacramento, CA
Young Professional Conservatory | 2011–2018
Completed seven years of intensive theatre training with hands-on experience across acting, stage management, deck crew, props, costume design, and scenic design.
Designed first full production within the program, developing early skills in research, rendering, and collaborative production processes.
California Music Circus – Sacramento, CA
Wardrobe Intern | Summer 2017
Provided professional wardrobe support including actor/costume tracking, maintenance, and backstage assistance during performances.
Executed complex quick changes and supported performers to ensure smooth, and consistent shows.
Relativity Media & Occidental College – Los Angeles, CA
Summer Costume Intensive | 2016
Designed and built costumes for three productions during an accelerated two month program with direct mentorship from faculty and industry professionals.
Additional Training: Sacramento Shakespeare Festival (Costume Intern, 2014–2015); Lenaea Theatre Festival (Costume Design Finalist, 2017).
Leadership and Additional Experience
Leadership experience including Student Council President (Rio Valley Charter School), Fashion Club President (FIDM), and Treasurer roles, demonstrating strong organization, communication, and responsibility.
Skills
Backstage wardrobe & dressing; costume construction, alterations & maintenance; costume shop management & workflow coordination; prop building; set construction; foam work (EVA & upholstery); 3D printing; industrial sewing machine operation; distressing, aging, dyeing, and fabric painting; inventory management and cataloging; budgeting and cost tracking’ production documentation, checklists, and organization systems; cross department collaboration and clear communication; basic knowledge of lighting and sound systems.