ANNA DEACON LIMITED
Proprietor
March 2008- To Date:
- Owner and operator of a fully equipped workroom based in Queenstown New Zealand.
- Couture dressmaking and bespoke tailoring commissions.
- Bridal wear consultation, design and construction.
- Freelance cutter & costumier for Film, Theatre and T.V. productions.
- Classes in Pattern Making, Sewing Skills and Specialised Techniques.
- Services to local adventure activity operators providing specialised garments and repairs.
- Unique customised mascot and fancy-dress commissions.
- Workroom space and equipment for hire.
FREELANCE COSTUMIER
Cutter/Costumier
1997- To Date:
- I have successfully maintained my freelance costume making career throughout the last 11 years, alongside my permanent employment both at Angels and The Royal Opera House.
- Working both as an independent Pattern Cutter/Costumier and as an assistant to others.
- Responsible for seeing projects through from design discussion and development, cutting, construction, fitting and finishing.
- My portfolio includes both UK and International productions.
ANGELS THE COSTUMIERS
Head of Department for Wicked
March 2007 - October 2007 :
Principle cutter for both men and ladies tailoring, both providing and over seeing the drafting of patterns, fittings, and construction of costumes.
- Responsible for the recruitment, supervision, training, coaching and discipline of staff.
- Maintaining a productive and smooth running workroom.
- Provide timings for budgets to be set to.
- Working closely with the designer to create the best possible interpretation of her ideas.
- Ensuring work is of the highest standard and meets agreed deadlines.
Cutter / Project Supervisor
June 2006 March 2007:
- Realisation of costume requirements by pattern cutting, fitting and overseeing the construction of costumes for film, TV, and theatre productions.
- Development of design realisation through meetings with Designer and Production Supervisor.
- Organising and distribution of work to team members and supervision of their costume making.
- Responsibility for the running of the workroom.
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE, Covent Garden
Assistant Head of Ladies Production Costume/Cutter
January 2005 June 2006:
- Providing assistance to the head of the Ladies Production Costume in the running of the department
- Assume responsibilities for the Department in absence of the Head of Department
- Play an active role in discussions with Designers and Production Supervisors
- Pattern cutting, fitting and over seeing the construction of costumes for the Principle Female Royal Opera And Royal Ballet Artists
- Participation in the coaching, training, recruitment and discipline of staff when required
Senior Costumier Ladies Production Costume
August 2002 - December 2004:
- Construction of costumes for principle female artists of both the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera
- Creation of dance wear (stretch, corset, tutu), period stays and frames, tailoring (soft and hard) using highly skilled construction techniques
Other positions:
QE2 CUNARD CRUISE LINER
2001 Onboard Wardrobe Mistress
WIMBLEDON SCHOOL OF ART
2001 Tutor
ROYAL BALLET, COPENHAGEN
1998 Work experience (one month)
JILL FREUD SUMMER THEATRE
1997 Costume Assistant
Qualifications
- 2006 First Aid at Work British Red Cross
- 1999 BA Honours (1st class) Theatre Design/Costume Interpretation Wimbledon School of Art
- 1996 Art Foundation University of Hertfordshire
- 1995 Pre-Art Foundation St Albans Art College
- 1995 A Levels Art and Theatre Studies
- 1993 Nine GCSEs
Other Courses:
- 2005 Management Skills Course
- 2003 Stretch Course London College of Fashion
- Lingerie Course London College of Fashion
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 31st October 1976
Full Driving Licence
Hobbies: In my spare time I enjoy horse riding and other outdoor activities, also Ceroc dancing
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