Below are my resumes in PDF format for Wardrobe and Stitcher and below is an overview of all my work for both positions. The emphasis is on my technical theater skills and education, my work backstage, in the costume shop and my professional certification. At the end are a skills section and achievements.
Stitcher
Resume
Wardrobe
Resume
Alexandra Zabela
Stitcher, Wardrobe, Writer & Instructor
(571) 765-0610 http://sasha.zabela.us/ sasha.g.zabela@gmail.com azabela@mail.umw.edu
Education
2018 University of Mary Washington - Fredericksburg, VA
Bachelor of Arts -- Double Major: Theatre (Costume/Wardrobe) and English (Creative Writing)
Work Experience Summary (Detailed version)
2021 Sep-Current Wardrobe Assistant
Costume - fitting, alterations and repair. Wardrobe - Dresser and assist dancers
COVID-19: Theaters and Industry CLOSED
2020 April-2021 Aug Research and Private Wardrobe Contracts
Costume - creative sewing projects, research, embroidery and new techniques
2019 Oct-2020 April Wardrobe Supervisor and Entertainment Admin
Costume - fitting, alterations and repair. Administrative - Logistics for all shipboard entertainers.
2019 May-August Wardrobe Associate
Costume - alterations and repair. Wardrobe - Dresser and assist dancers/actors to keep on time and in place.
2019 January-Curent Wardrobe & Stitcher As needed (IATSE 772)
Costume - alterations, repair and closing. Wardrobe - Dresser and assist dancers/actors to keep on time and in place.
Kennedy Center for Performing Arts
2019 January-Current Wardrobe & Stitcher As needed (IATSE 772)
Costume - alter, maintain and repair costumes. Wardrobe - Dresser and assist actors to keep on time and in place.
2018 June-August Wardrobe Supervisor
Costume - alter, maintain and repair costumes. Wardrobe - Supervise Wardrobe staff, Attend run-throughs, Plan changes, Dresser, maintain schedules, deliver props and assist actors to keep on time and in place.
2017 June-August Intern
Costume - construct, alter, maintain and repair costumes. Wardrobe - Dresser, maintain schedules, deliver props and assist actors to keep on time and in place.
2015 Sept – Present Assistant
Costume Construction - interpret patterns through completion including: hand work, machine work, detail/fine work, hemming, repairs. Instruct new stitchers: technique, skills, work breakdown, mentoring
2015 Jan – May Stitcher
Costume Construction: pieces through completion, Assist with fittings
BSA Florida National High Adventure Base
2016 May – August SCUBA Instructor
Teach and Train students, primary responsiblity for safety, care and maintenance of equipment
2015 May – August SCUBA Divemaster
Assist Instructor with student training, safety, care and maintenance of equipment; guide certified divers
Special Skills
Hand and machine sewing, serger, detailed hand stitching, knitting, crochet, dye (shibori and batik, Rit and procion dye, marbling), silk painting, flat patterning, experience in quick changes, costume maintenance, basic wig styling and maintenance, painting and backdrop construction, foam crafting; American Sign Language; Proficient in Windows, Photoshop
Awards and Leadership
UMW Theater Department Scholarships
United States Institute for Theatre Technology (USITT) Member
Conferences 2017 St Louis, 2018 Fort Lauderdale, 2019 Louisville
Alpha Psi Omega, National Theater Honor Society; April 2017
American Sign Language Honor Society; May 2014
PADI Professional Member
Gold, Silver & Bronze Awards - Girl Scouts of America - 10+ years participation and Leadership
National Youth Leadership Training - Boy Scouts of America - Program Lead/Trainer at 3 Courses
Crew 3000 Member - Coral Restoration and Environmental Conservation
Summary List of Work History / Link to Comprehensive List (All Shows)
| Position | Time | Locale | Employer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wardrobe Assistant | 2021-Current | DC | TWB |
| Wardrobe Trainer | 2018 | VA | UMW |
| Wardrobe Supervisor | 2015-2020 | VA/ME/Europe-Caribbean | UMW/TAM/Celebrity |
| Wardrobe Run Crew | 2016-2019 | VA/ME/DC | UMW/TAM/IATSE |
| Costume Technician | 2015-2019 | VA/ME/CO/DC | UMW/TAM/IATSE/CRT |
References
Kevin McCluskey
Associate Professor, University of Mary Washington
kmcclusk@umw.edu 540-654-1979
Marilyn Wojdak
Theatre Costumer, University of Mary Washington
mwojdak@umw.edu 540-654-2011
Dawn McAndrews
Producing Artistic Director, Theater at Monmouth
Dawn@TheaterAtMonmouth 207-933-9999
Joe Angelo
Scuba Program Director, BSA Sea Base
Joe.Angelo@Scouting.org 305-664-5625