Yesenia Rego
Los Angeles
Summary
Whether I'm covered in sawdust or elbow-deep inside a mascot head, I'm a dynamic builder with a knack for problem-solving on a budget.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Fabricator
Custom Characters Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
04.2024 - 01.2026
- Created custom mascot costume heads both from scratch and from pre-existing patterns; combining mediums such as sewing, foam sculpting, drilling, gluing, painting, and hair styling to achieve final delivery.
- Client list includes: Disney, Paramount Studios, Nickelodeon, and Universal Studios.
Miniature Fabricator
Digital Wizards Studios
Los Angeles, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Scratch-built miniature sets and props for use in a variety of stop motion animation productions.
- Collaborated with cinematographers, animators, and post-production personnel to optimize miniature builds for every stage of production.
- Brand List Includes: DC Kids, Harry Potter, Paw Patrol, LOL Surprise!
Freelance Miniature Fabricator
Self Employed
Los Angeles, CA
11.2019 - Current
- I maintain an eclectic client list with diverse needs: dioramas, replicas, functional miniatures, and stop-motion animation assets.
- I replicate miniature builds in several scales including 1:6, 1:9, 1:12, 1:24, 1:28, 1:48, and 1:64. I specialize in woodworking, plastics, foam-carving, clay, and scenic painting.
Operations Manager
The Yard Theater
Los Angeles, CA
11.2020 - 11.2023
- Administered the scheduling of acts, classes and events into a densely packed theater calendar.
- Brought about improvements in backstage, front-of-house/concessions, and digital coordination. Co-directed 26 repertory performances in 2021.
Sales & Miniature Fabrication
Raven Things Collected
Los Angeles, CA
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Assisted customers in selecting handmade goods for gifts and creative projects.
- Created original miniature window displays to correspond with the changing seasons and special events.
Snr. Server
Rock Bottom Restaurant
Boston, MA
09.2015 - 12.2019
- Consistently selected as lead server for VIP parties, utilizing sensitivity to customer needs and acuity in working with international visitors while multi-tasking under pressure.
Customer Service Manager
SolaWave
Los Angeles, CA
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Guided prospective customers through the features of beauty technology products, summarized extensive research, completed sales, managed returns and warranty fulfillment.
Education
BFA - Film Directing Concentration
Emerson College
Boston, MA05-2019
Skills
- Aloha POS Systems, Square
- Adobe Premiere, Audition
- Microsoft Office, Google Drive
- Shopify, Intercom, Dialpad
- Hardware: saws, drills, rotary tools
- Soft Goods: Hand Sewing, Fabric Sculpting
Websites
Languages
Spanish
Portuguese
Timeline
Head Fabricator
Custom Characters Inc.
04.2024 - 01.2026
Miniature Fabricator
Digital Wizards Studios
05.2022 - Current
Sales & Miniature Fabrication
Raven Things Collected
01.2021 - 01.2022
Operations Manager
The Yard Theater
11.2020 - 11.2023
Customer Service Manager
SolaWave
01.2020 - 01.2021
Freelance Miniature Fabricator
Self Employed
11.2019 - Current
Snr. Server
Rock Bottom Restaurant
09.2015 - 12.2019
BFA - Film Directing Concentration
Emerson College