Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
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Cara Giannini

Los Angeles

Summary

I am adept at transforming visions into reality, I am a creative individual with a keen eye for detail and fashion design and creative thinking.

Most recently at The Talk, CBS... I was able to produce visually striking host looks and costumes under tight deadlines.

My expertise in fashion styling and the ability to foster strong vendor relationships ensured productions were always on time and within budget, showcasing my goal-oriented and multitasking skills.

And, most importantly I was able to manage a variety of talent and executive personalities and collaborate and deliver what they wanted.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Costume Designer

The Talk CBS
08.2010 - 01.2025
  • Led fittings with actors, making necessary adjustments to ensure proper fit and comfort while maintaining the integrity of the design.
  • Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
  • Oversaw operation of on-site costume shop.
  • Managed budgets and timelines effectively, ensuring all costumes were completed on time and within budget constraints.
  • Collaborated with directors and producers to create visually striking costumes that supported the overall vision of the production.
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, securing favorable pricing on materials and services.
  • Maximized efficiency during rehearsals by providing quick-change solutions for complex costume changes between scenes or acts.
  • Researched and sourced high-quality materials for costume construction, resulting in durable and visually appealing designs.
  • Shopped at brick-and-mortar and online stores to find unique and relevant pieces.
  • Clearly communicated design revisions to members of fashion design team.

Stylist

Diners Drive-Ins and Dives
09.2010 - 09.2013

Guy Fieri - Stylist

Stylist

Minute To Win It
03.2010 - 09.2011

Guy Fieri - Stylist

Costume Supervisor

NCIS, CBS
11.2009 - 03.2010


  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Script Break downs, Fittings, Shopping
  • Filling in for pregnancy leave

Costume Designer

The Possibilty Shop, Jim Henson Co
07.2009 - 10.2009
  • Read scripts and researched appropriate costumes.
  • Collaborated with directors and producers to create visually striking costumes that supported the overall vision of the production.

Costume Designer

Night Shift ABC
06.2008 - 08.2008
  • Led fittings with actors, making necessary adjustments to ensure proper fit and comfort while maintaining the integrity of the design.
  • Read scripts and researched appropriate costumes.
  • Managed budgets and timelines effectively, ensuring all costumes were completed on time and within budget constraints.
  • Collaborated with directors and producers to create visually striking costumes that supported the overall vision of the production.

Costume Designer

The Next Best Thing ABC
05.2007 - 07.2007
  • Stylist for show
  • Shopped at brick-and-mortar and online stores to find unique and relevant pieces.

Costume Designer

Blowin Up
05.2006 - 07.2007
  • Led fittings with actors, making necessary adjustments to ensure proper fit and comfort while maintaining the integrity of the design.
  • Collaborated with directors and producers to create visually striking costumes that supported the overall vision of the production.
  • Shopped at brick-and-mortar and online stores to find unique and relevant pieces.

Costume Designer

Thank God You're Here NBC
02.2007 - 05.2007
  • Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
  • Consistently met tight deadlines under high-pressure circumstances, ensuring that all productions started on time with a fully prepared wardrobe.
  • Collaborated with directors and producers to create visually striking costumes that supported the overall vision of the production.

Costume Designer

Foxworthy's Big Night Out, WB
08.2006 - 11.2006
  • Led fittings with actors, making necessary adjustments to ensure proper fit and comfort while maintaining the integrity of the design.
  • Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
  • Read scripts and researched appropriate costumes.
  • Collaborated with directors and producers to create visually striking costumes that supported the overall vision of the production.

Costume Designer

Blue Collar TV WB
06.2005 - 08.2006
  • Led fittings with actors, making necessary adjustments to ensure proper fit and comfort while maintaining the integrity of the design.
  • Collaborated with directors and producers to create visually striking costumes that supported the overall vision of the production.

Costume Designer

The Jamie Kennedy Experiment
01.2001 - 11.2004
  • Led fittings with actors, making necessary adjustments to ensure proper fit and comfort while maintaining the integrity of the design.
  • Read scripts and researched appropriate costumes.
  • Consistently met tight deadlines under high-pressure circumstances, ensuring that all productions started on time with a fully prepared wardrobe.
  • Collaborated with directors and producers to create visually striking costumes that supported the overall vision of the production.

Costume Supervisor

Malibu CA, NBC
10.1998 - 05.2000
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.

Costumer

Hang Time, NBC
01.1995 - 09.1997

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
12-1991

Skills

  • Quick thinking
  • Goal oriented
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Creative thinking
  • Decision-making
  • Fashion knowledge
  • Fashion styling
  • Wardrobe maintenance
  • Costume maintenance
  • Character development
  • Excellent communication
  • Superb attention to detail

Accomplishments

    2018 Daytime Emmy Award Winner for Costume Design

    6 time Daytime Emmy Award Nominee for Costume Design

Timeline

Stylist

Diners Drive-Ins and Dives
09.2010 - 09.2013

Costume Designer

The Talk CBS
08.2010 - 01.2025

Stylist

Minute To Win It
03.2010 - 09.2011

Costume Supervisor

NCIS, CBS
11.2009 - 03.2010

Costume Designer

The Possibilty Shop, Jim Henson Co
07.2009 - 10.2009

Costume Designer

Night Shift ABC
06.2008 - 08.2008

Costume Designer

The Next Best Thing ABC
05.2007 - 07.2007

Costume Designer

Thank God You're Here NBC
02.2007 - 05.2007

Costume Designer

Foxworthy's Big Night Out, WB
08.2006 - 11.2006

Costume Designer

Blowin Up
05.2006 - 07.2007

Costume Designer

Blue Collar TV WB
06.2005 - 08.2006

Costume Designer

The Jamie Kennedy Experiment
01.2001 - 11.2004

Costume Supervisor

Malibu CA, NBC
10.1998 - 05.2000

Costumer

Hang Time, NBC
01.1995 - 09.1997

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

University of Arizona
Cara Giannini