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    Kimberlee Vandenburg has experience as both a costume designer and technician. She received a B.A. in Theatre Arts from California Polytechnic State University, where she designed costumes for several productions. Since graduating in 2016, she has worked as a costume apprentice at Olney Theatre Center, assisting with productions like Mary Poppins. Her skills include pattern making, construction, fitting, and wardrobe supervision. She aims to craft quality costumes and make people feel comfortable.

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    Kimberlee Vandenburg has experience as both a costume designer and technician. She received a B.A. in Theatre Arts from California Polytechnic State University, where she designed costumes for several productions. Since graduating in 2016, she has worked as a costume apprentice at Olney Theatre Center, assisting with productions like Mary Poppins. Her skills include pattern making, construction, fitting, and wardrobe supervision. She aims to craft quality costumes and make people feel comfortable.

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    Kimberlee Vandenburg has experience as both a costume designer and technician. She received a B.A. in Theatre Arts from California Polytechnic State University, where she designed costumes for several productions. Since graduating in 2016, she has worked as a costume apprentice at Olney Theatre Center, assisting with productions like Mary Poppins. Her skills include pattern making, construction, fitting, and wardrobe supervision. She aims to craft quality costumes and make people feel comfortable.

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    Kimberlee Vandenburg has experience as both a costume designer and technician. She received a B.A. in Theatre Arts from California Polytechnic State University, where she designed costumes for several productions. Since graduating in 2016, she has worked as a costume apprentice at Olney Theatre Center, assisting with productions like Mary Poppins. Her skills include pattern making, construction, fitting, and wardrobe supervision. She aims to craft quality costumes and make people feel comfortable.

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    Kimberlee Vandenburg

    Costume Designer and Technician

    Education

    Email: [email protected]
    Phone: (650) 930-6465
    Portfolio: kimberleevandenburg.com

    California Polytechnic State University

    San Luis Obispo

    B.A. in Theatre Arts, Summa Cum Laude from the Honors Program

    Degree Conferred June 2016

    Experience
    Costume Apprentice

    Assistant Costume Designer: Mary Poppins

    June 2016 present

    Olney Theatre Center

    Aug. Dec. 2016

    Attended all design and production meetings


    Completed all paperwork for the show
    Collaborated with the designer to purchase/pull all costumes in the show
    Pulled cohesive costumes for a male swing and a female ensemble replacement

    Costume Designer: Black Comedy

    Olney Theatre Center

    Patterned, constructed, and altered garments as directed by the designer and costume shop manager
    Worked all dress rehearsals, brush-ups, put-ins, and performances as a dresser to ensure the excellence of each performance
    Planned all quick changes, and practiced those changes with the actors and technicians involved to ensure maximum efficiency
    Laundered and repaired costume pieces and wigs to keep all in top working condition and consistent with the original design
    Perform additional duties as needed

    Spanos Theatre

    Feb. May 2016

    Collaborated with artistic staff during design and production meetings


    Designed costumes for each character in conjunction with other design elements
    Delegated tasks to assistant for swift completion
    Worked with my assistant to shop, pull, and build all costumes in the show
    Completed all paperwork to do with costuming the show

    Costume Designer: The Little Prince

    Spanos Theatre

    April Nov. 2015

    ACTF Regional Finalist


    Collaborated with artistic staff during design and production meetings
    Designed costumes for each character in conjunction with other design elements
    Worked with the costume shop to create all costumes in the show
    Completed all paperwork to do with costuming the show

    First Hand

    Assistant Costume Designer: Spike Heels

    Feb. May 2015

    Spanos Theatre

    Jan. 2013 June 2016

    Spanos Theatre

    Sept. Nov. 2014

    Prepared an instructional packet of stitches for students


    Taught students in Costume Construction each stitch required to learn
    Answered questions about construction methods during class time

    Asst. Costume Designer & Wardrobe Supervisor

    Spanos Theatre

    Constructed all garments as necessary for departmental theatre productions


    Communicated with the designer and draper to assess the needs of each garment
    Altered garments as requested by the designer

    Teaching Assistant

    May July 2015

    Attended all design and production meetings


    Collaborated with the designer to purchase/pull all costumes in the show

    Student Assistant

    Heritage Theatre Festival

    Marked and cut all garments for five show repertory season
    Communicated with the draper and the designer to assess the needs of each garment
    Relayed clear and concise instructions to the stitchers
    Patterned some garments for shows in repertory season

    San Francisco Shakespeare Festival

    June Sept. 2014

    Provided input with the design of the costumes in conjunction with the designer
    Completed paperwork including wardrobe tracking design paperwork, and practiced changes to insure maximum efficiency
    Patterned and constructed garments as directed by the designer
    Worked all dress rehearsals, brush-ups, put-ins, and performances as a dresser
    Set up and struck dressing rooms during each load-in week in each venue
    Supervised and mentored any intern volunteers assigned to assist me

    Skills
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    Draping
    Flat patterning
    Efficient use of fabric
    Knowledge of pattern making and garment construction
    Knowledge of industrial/domestic sewing machines
    Wig care and maintenance for lace and flat-front wigs

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    Make people feel comfortable


    Craftsmanship
    Adapt to different work environments
    Team management
    Self-reliant
    Volleyball referee

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