Work

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE



      
Lead Stitcher
Stanford University Costume Shop
March 2022 - Present

Currently collaborating with a small crew of skilled technicians to create finished costumes out of design sketches & verbal descriptions. Experienced in sewing, draping, pattern making, and learning more daily. Concurrently using my knowledge to teach undergrad students how to sew with hand and machine techniques. 
   


    
Textile Makerspace Supervisor
Stanford Textile Makerspace
December 2023 - Present

Currently keeping the Textile Makerspace open at Stanford for interested students to drop in and learn textile creation and manipulation techniques. Serving as a resource of knowledge on various machines, such as sewing, sergers, coverstich, embroidery, cricut, knitting, and more. 




      
Design for Silver & Bronze Course Assistant
Stanford Summer Arts Intensive
September 2024

Co-led an annual Stanford summer program teaching other students the ins and outs of silversmithing, from fabrication to lost wax casting and beyond. Assisted in organizing the first trip of it’s kind to Montana in order to learn more about the Sapphire Mining Industry, whose gems we found first hand and later cut and set into our own personal creations. 


  
Student Art Vendor
Stanford FashionX Flea Market
Triannually since November 2023

Triannually participating in the Stanford FashionX Flea market, selling various goods handmade by me alongside other student artists. Experience in curating a collection and brand voice, creating and pricing handmade goods, and interfacing directly with consumers. 


    

 Associate Costume Designer
New London Barn Playhouse
June 2022 - July 2022

Communicated & executed creative
concepts among a team of designers and
technicians to costume performance art.
Adapted to changing circumstances under
intense pressure and short timelines.


      
Small Business Owner
Lazy Daisy Collective
May 2020 - November 2021

Single-handedly founded and ran a small business selling original multimedia art including clothing, jewelry, stickers, patches, prints, and more. Generated over 250+ sale with an overall 5 star rating in little over a year. Learned how to make products, curate a collection, use social media to attract an audience, and create garments and accessories available to purchase.


      
Vintage Clothier
Posies for Lulu Vintage
September 2020 - September 2021

Sourced and curated vintage clothing to create an eye-catching and cohesive aesthetic. Adept at dating, appraising, and repairing garments, as well as reworking antique materials into wearable art.