ELIZABETH H. POLLEY OBJECTIVE I am an inspired artist with an incomparable work ethic. My ideal job would offer me the opportunity to continue expanding my knowledge and skills while utilizing my diverse leadership capabilities. I enjoy the responsibility of management and teaching and the challenge of working in the fast-paced world of the arts. EDUCATION University of Cincinnati - College Conservatory of Music Cincinnati, OH Masters of Fine Arts: Costume Design & Technology May 2010 Albright College Reading, PA Bachelors of Arts: Theatre & Fashion May 2007 CAREER University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA Costume Shop Manager & Assistant Professor August 2020 - Present • Teach courses including Costume Technology I and Theatre Workshop • Hire and supervise student workers in the Costume Shop • Oversee student draper teams working on costumes for productions • Organize costume storage area and all costume shop spaces and dressing rooms • Order materials for each production as well as shop supplies • Coordinate build calendar with faculty, staff and students to ensure production deadlines are met • Schedule fittings with performers and costume technologists for productions University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX Costume Shop Manager & Adjunct Instructor July 2018 – Present • Hire and manage 3 work-study students as costume shop employees • Mentor students from practicum and costuming classes during lab hours • Attend all theatre and film department and production meetings • Serve as cutter/draper on all University Productions • Organize off-site costume storage area and all costume shop spaces and dressing rooms • Oversee budget for each production as well as shop supplies • Coordinate build calendar with faculty, staff and students to ensure production deadlines are met • Teach courses including Stage Management & Stage Makeup South Texas College McAllen, TX Adjunct Instructor May 2020 – Present • Offer courses as an adjunct instructor in the Drama department • Deliver both face to face and online courses • Instruct courses including Intro to Theatre and Costume Technology • Complete instructor trainings including Blackboard Certification and Online Teacher Certification (QM) • Attend department meetings regarding academic policies and information Phoenix Theatre Phoenix, AZ Costume Shop Manager July 2014 – Present • Serve as Costume Shop Manager of a LORT D LOA Regional Theatre • Oversee a full time staff of 4 along with design and technical contractors • Contribute to all staff and production meetings and lead costume shop meetings • Coordinate fittings with designers and stage managers • Account for the costume budget for all productions for labor and materials • Collaborate with designers to ensure effective implementation of all production deadlines • Maintain large costume storage and inventory • Provide feedback to staff to improve efficiency and quality Phoenix Theatre Phoenix, AZ Assistant Costume Shop Manager September 2012 – July 2014 • Mentor two costume interns including instruction and evaluation • Attend all production meetings and other meetings pertaining to costumes • Coordinate with wardrobe supervisor and wig/makeup supervisor on productions • Drape, flat pattern and stitch on productions • Account for the costume budget for all productions as well as season supply • Shop for supplies as needed for shows and the shop • Head the Phoenix Theatre costume rental program Villanova University Villanova, PA Overhire Costume Assistant September 2011 – September 2012 • Assist in Villanova University’s costume shop on an as-needed basis • Help draft patterns, cut, stitch and supervise the construction of costumes • Oversee student workers to ensure proper construction technique • Manage workflow throughout the day Steve’s Sewing, Vacuum, Quilting King of Prussia, PA Marketing, Events & Education Manager December 2010 – September 2012 • Facilitate staffing of all teachers including hiring, retention, reviews and termination • Create work schedule for a store staff of 20 • Manage entire online store, online orders and website including online class registration • Provide customer service including phone calls, retail sales and emails • Teach classes including basic millinery Shakespeare Theatre Company Washington, DC Stitcher March 2010 – December 2010 • Worked for Draper Sally Kessler and First Hand Tessa Lew on The Liar, Mrs. Warren’s Profession, All’s Well That Ends Well and Cymbeline • Filled in as First Hand during Sally’s sick leave while Tessa filled in as Draper; This included attending fittings, cutting clothes and directing an intern stitcher • Helped with organization, restocking and maintenance in costume stock • Assisted with craft projects as needed by craft shop • Helped with basic maintenance of all costume shop equipment University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH Graduate Assistant September 2008 – March 2010 • Costume Designer for On The Verge and You Can’t Take It With You • Assistant Costume Designer for Passion, Wonderful Town, and La Boheme • Wardrobe Head for Rashomon and Wonderful Town • First Hand for Falstaff • Draper for Barber of Seville and Miss Lonelyhearts • Supervise and direct costume lab university students Glimmerglass Opera Cooperstown, NY First Hand May 2009 – August 2009 • Worked for Draper Brittney Belz on La Traviata (designed by Isabella Bywater) • Responsible for cutting, constructing, assisting in fittings, attending dress rehearsals, and assisting in the supervision of stitchers. • Contract was extended to include 3 additional weeks of work as a First Hand for rental costumes for Gluck’s Orphée et Eurydice Glimmerglass Opera Cooperstown, NY Stitcher May 2008 – August 2008 • Worked on Giulio Cesare in Egitto (Des. Gabrielle Berry) and I Capuleti e I Montecchi (Des. James Schuette) • Responsible for construction and alteration of all costumes • Constructed various tailored menswear including coats, vests, and trousers Albright College Reading, PA Costume Shop Manager January 2007 – May 2007 • Responsible for show budgets, costume construction, purchasing supplies, supervising students, working with designers and coordinating rentals for The Mikado and Fuddy Meers Surflight Theatre Beach Haven, NJ Costume/Wardrobe Intern May 2007 – August 2007 • Construction & wardrobe for Boys from Syracuse, Annie Get Your Gun, Grease, Miss Saigon, and Man of La Mancha • Costume Designer for Cinderella, Peter Pan, and Alice in Wonderland RELATED SKILLS • Basic Machine Service • Pattern Drafting • Draping • Millinery • Masks & Jewelry • Wig Styling • Makeup • Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and Powerpoint .