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Katherine Davis
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Katherine Davis

Kansas City

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Job Search Status

Open to work

Summary

Innovative costume designer with a strong background in fabric sourcing and team supervision. Proven ability to deliver high-quality projects on time while ensuring quality assurance and fostering creative collaboration.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Freelance Designer

Various
Kansas City
07.2021 - Current
  • Designed and constructed costumes for puppetry companies, enhancing visual storytelling in productions and commercials.
  • Managed project timelines to ensure prompt delivery of design materials.
  • Sourced and selected fabrics from local and online vendors to align with client specifications and project requirements.

Stitcher

Sandlot Goods
Kansas City
07.2021 - Current
  • Operated sewing machines to assemble high-quality baseball caps efficiently.
  • Collaborated with supervisors to meet deadlines consistently.
  • Conducted regular maintenance tasks, including oiling and cleaning of machines.

Costume Shop Manager

Texas Tech University
Lubbock
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Oversaw daily operations of costume shop for multiple theater productions.
  • Supervised staff and students in costume creation, enhancing collaboration and skill development.
  • Scheduled fittings and coordinated costume delivery for seamless performance execution.
  • Trained new employees on shop procedures and safety standards.

Education

Master of Fine Arts - Costume Design

University of Missouri - Kansas City
Kansas City, MO
05-2019

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatrical Production And Design

University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Lincoln, NE
05-2016

Skills

  • Costume design
  • Design development
  • Fabric sourcing
  • Quality assurance
  • Project management
  • Team supervision
  • Visual communication
  • Problem solving
  • Creative collaboration

Timeline

Freelance Designer

Various
07.2021 - Current

Stitcher

Sandlot Goods
07.2021 - Current

Costume Shop Manager

Texas Tech University
08.2019 - 05.2021

Master of Fine Arts - Costume Design

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Theatrical Production And Design

University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Katherine Davis