MICHELLE MAL-THOMSEN
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic and innovative professional with extensive experience in costume design within the film and television industry, notably with IATSE Union Local 705. Excels in organizational skills, critical thinking, and cultivating creative solutions under tight deadlines. Demonstrates exceptional customer service in order to ensure client satisfaction while working independently or as a team.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Costume Coordinator & Key Person
Film & Television, IATSE Union 705
09.2016 - 02.2025
- Applied expert written & verbal communication skills between various teams and outside venders located locally, domestically, and internationally.
- Utilized the Microsoft Office Suite to collaborate and ensure all team members were synchronized and working towards a uniform goal so that deadlines were met.
- Identified and sourced garments, footwear and accessories to create finished costumes as designed by the Costume Designer.
- Lead and assisted in costume fittings and delegated notes to appropriate team members.
- Supervised garment alterations, manufacturing, quality, and shipping.
- Demonstrated high attention to detail to maintain the vision of the costume designer on set as well as costume continuity within filming production.
Remote Stylist
Stitch Fix
12.2014 - 08.2016
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of desired Items, styles, and sizes.
- Monitored current trends to understand emerging fashions and better identify customer needs.
- Listened to customer feedback to address complaints about service or style.
- Worked efficiently to complete tasks and meet hourly quotas of 4 orders per hour.
- Attended in person team building and training events.
Floor Supervisor and Buyer
Crossroads Trading
07.2010 - 03.2015
- Purchased new and used clothing from customers with a focus on increasing sales and maintaining an evolving and on trend inventory.
- Provided exceptional customer service along with education and guidance to sellers on fashion trends and styling techniques.
- Exhibited great attention to detail in order to authenticate designer merchandise.
- Opened and closed the store and cash registers, performed daily banking, handled difficult customers and loss prevention, and created and followed daily schedules.
- Trained and lead a small team of approximately 7 employees by maintaining a positive and inclusive attitude.
- Merchandised weekly mannequin displays, jewelry case displays, designer consignment displays, as well as consistent advertising posts on various social media platforms.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Technical Theatre With Emphasis in Costume Design
San Francisco State University
San Francisco05-2013
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Critical thinking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Time management
- Customer service
- Microsoft office
Timeline
Costume Coordinator & Key Person
Film & Television, IATSE Union 705
09.2016 - 02.2025
Remote Stylist
Stitch Fix
12.2014 - 08.2016
Floor Supervisor and Buyer
Crossroads Trading
07.2010 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Technical Theatre With Emphasis in Costume Design
San Francisco State University
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