Rachel Ludlow
Regina,SK
Summary
Accomplished Commercial Wardrobe Stylist and Visual Artist with a proven track record of innovation and problem-solving, enhancing team efficiency, and detail-focused organization resulted in consistently delivering projects that exceed expectations. Excelled in creating impactful communications assets, managing tight deadlines, and fostering collaboration. Worked with a diverse range of clients and successfully managed confidential personal information and business and marketing strategies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Wardrobe Stylist
Freelance TV Commercial Production
09.2017 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Collaborated with other production departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
- 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 and satisfy client needs.
Visual Artist, Illustrator & Graphic Designer
Freelance
09.2009 - Current
- Designed visually appealing promotional materials for exhibitions, events, or personal branding purposes.
- Consulted with clients to discuss visual concepts and style preferences to create mutually agreeable project parameters.
- Worked to complete all deliverables in a timely manner while adapting to changing client needs.
Course Instructor
Department of Visual Art, York University
09.2011 - 04.2013
- Instructed undergraduate painting classes of 25 students, teaching them foundational and advanced skills through both in-class and take-home coursework.
- Offered constructive feedback on student assignments, helping them refine their visual communication and technical painting skills.
- Established a positive classroom environment that fostered open communication and intellectual curiosity among students.
- Conducted ongoing assessment of student progress, adjusting teaching strategies as needed to maximize learning potential.
- Collaborated with other faculty members to improve the program and course offerings to suite student needs.
- Worked confidentially with students needing accommodations to ensure they could adequately access all aspects of the course.
Education
Master of Fine Arts - Visual Arts
York University
04.2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Art
University of Regina
Regina, SK04.2009
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Analytical & Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Risk Analysis
- Organizational Skills
- Oral, Written, and Visual Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Task Prioritization
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Interpersonal Skills
Accomplishments
Recipient of the highly-competitive Joseph-Armand Bombardier Canada Graduate Scholarship from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council in 2012 for my MFA thesis work at York University.
Nominated for and awarded numerous academic scholarships throughout my studies, including nomination for Faculty of Graduate Studies Thesis Prize for exceptional thesis at York University.
Collaborated with the Ontario Tenants Rights group from 2019 to 2023 to educate tenants on their rights and responsibilities and summarized and translated proposed changes in legislation to the Residential Tenancies Act via Bill 184 in order to inform tenants on critical changes to their rights.
Worked in Commercial Production on over 200 television commercials, providing consistently excellent results to satisfy all client, agency, and production needs in a high-stakes environment.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Wardrobe Stylist
Freelance TV Commercial Production
09.2017 - Current
Course Instructor
Department of Visual Art, York University
09.2011 - 04.2013
Visual Artist, Illustrator & Graphic Designer
Freelance
09.2009 - Current
Master of Fine Arts - Visual Arts
York University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Visual Art
University of Regina
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