10228 AR 327
Deer, AR 72628
(479) 223-1823
www.enchantedcostumes.com

Professional Profile

Versatile creative professional with over 30 years of experience spanning costume design, event management, and digital media. Demonstrated ability to rapidly master new technologies and adapt to evolving industry tools. Proven track record of successful project management, creative direction, and community leadership. Expertise in combining traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge digital solutions.

Education

TULANE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL

MFA coursework, Theatre Design-Costumes and Lighting Design, 1992-1994

  • Tuition Scholarship and Stipend
  • Graduate Teaching Assistant
  • Award-winning costume designs

ARKANSAS TECH UNIVERSITY

B.A., History and Political Science, Minor: International Relations, 1989-1992

  • Completed coursework equivalent to Theatre minor
  • Governor’s Scholarship
  • Dean’s List

HENDRIX COLLEGE

1988-1989

  • Governor’s Scholarship
  • Hendrix Dean’s Scholarship
  • Theatre Scholarship (Costume Shop)

Professional Experience

ENCHANTED COSTUMES

Owner & Creative Director (October 1999 to present)

  • Lead e-commerce custom design enterprise serving international clientele
  • Design and maintain enchantedcostumes.com using WordPress and WooCommerce
  • Manage all aspects of e-commerce operations including:
    • Website development and maintenance
    • Professional product photography and image editing
    • Creation and management of product listings
    • Payment processing and transaction management
    • Online marketing and customer service
  • Develop and execute original costume designs for theatre, television, and private clients
  • Train and supervise assistants in specialized costume construction and crafting techniques
  • Direct client consultations, budgeting, and project timelines
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation of patterns, designs, and construction techniques
  • Establish and maintain supplier networks for specialty materials

BUFFALO RIVER ELK FESTIVAL, Inc.

Vice President and Assistant Event Planner (2015 to present)

  • Manage large-scale public festival drawing 10,000 attendees
  • Design, develop, and maintain official festival website using WordPress
  • Serve as official festival photographer
  • Develop and maintain comprehensive festival policies and procedures
  • Create and implement detailed parking and logistics plans
  • Design and manage online planning systems
  • Write and edit public-facing communications and marketing materials
  • Coordinate with city officials for permits and public safety compliance
  • Execute comprehensive festival operations
  • Produce Arkansas State Championship Elk Calling contest

AREA AGENCY ON AGING

Center Director (August 2014 to July 2020) Newton County Senior Activity and Wellness Center

  • Developed and executed successful fundraising strategies
  • Managed federal and state funding including Medicaid and Title III programs
  • Secured multiple grants including Hunger Relief Alliance and Meals on Wheels funding
  • Created innovative community events including:
    • Annual Car Show featuring Porsche Club of NWA
    • Wild Game Dinner showcasing local cuisine
    • “Shotgun Shell Drop” fundraising event
  • Coordinated transportation services optimizing efficiency and accessibility
  • Generated media coverage through TV appearances
  • Built strategic partnerships with local businesses and community organizations
  • Promoted senior participation in Regional/State Senior Games
    • Supported 90-year-old athlete who won gold medals in National Senior Olympics
  • Served as Newton County Senior Center representative at County Emergency Planning meetings
  • Coordinated with county officials for emergency response planning
  • Organized and MC’d major community events
  • Managed kitchen operations and food service for events

Publications & Communications

Newton County Senior Center Monthly Newsletter (2014-2020)

  • Editor-in-Chief and primary content creator
  • Produced comprehensive 4-page monthly publication including:
    • Calendar of events
    • Transportation schedules
    • Health and wellness articles
    • Emergency preparedness guides
    • Community resources

Newton County Times Coverage (2014-2020)

  • Regularly submitted center events, menus, and calendars for publication
  • Wrote press releases and event coverage for:
    • Grant announcements
    • Community events
    • Car show results
    • Senior center activities
  • Documented and reported on senior community achievements and milestones

Early Leadership Experience

  • Model UN (1986-1992)
    • Delegate for India (1987-88)
    • Delegate for Sweden (1990)
    • Delegate for UK (1991)
    • Staff position writing position papers (1991-1992)
  • FBLA Regional Participant (1987-1988) Ms. FBLA Arkansas regional 1988, 1st place Entrepreneurship, 1988.
  • Beta Club Member
  • Miss Farm Bureau Representative (1986)

Previous Professional Experience

  • DEER STORE (2012-2013) – Owner/Operator
  • GABLE END GUEST HOUSE (2001-2005) – Web designer, webmaster
  • BANK OF THE OZARKS (1997-1999) – Customer Service and Bank Teller
  • NEWTON COUNTY SPECIAL SERVICES (1996) – Day care teacher
  • INTERIM PERSONNEL/ALLTEL Corp. (1996) – Customer Care Representative
  • DEER HIGH SCHOOL (1996, 2002-2003) – Substitute Teacher
  • GEORGE J. STONE, ATTORNEY AT LAW (1995-1996) – Legal Secretary
  • JUNE’S FLOWERS AND GIFTS (1994-1995) – Design assistant
  • PATCHWORK PLAYERS (Summers 1993, 1994) – Production Designer, Costume Designer, Props Master
  • TULANE UNIVERSITY (1992-1994) – Graduate Teaching Assistant
  • CROUSE CONSTRUCTION (Summers 1991, 1992) – Steel Reinforcer Trainee
  • THE DAIRY DINER (Summer 1988) – Waitress, cook
  • THE CLIFF HOUSE INN (Summer 1987) – Waitress
  • NEWTON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER (Summer 1986) – Assistant to the director
  • YOUTH CONSERVATION CORP (Summer 1985) – Trainee

Theatre Production History

Tulane University Productions (1992-1994)

  • Our Country’s Good (1993) – Costume Design, 1st place at regionals in Texas
  • Queen Christina (1994) – Costume Design
  • The Day Room (1993) – Costume Designer
  • The House of Bernarda Alba (1993) – Head Stitcher
  • Native Tongues (1993) – Light Board Operator
  • Evening of Dance (1993) – Lead Costume Production
  • King Lear (1994) – Stitcher

Arkansas Tech University Productions (1989-1992)

  • Hamlet – 1st place at state award – Costume Design and Shop Foreman
  • Crimes of the Heart – Costume Design and Shop Foreman
  • The Glass Menagerie – Costume Design and Shop Foreman
  • The Canterbury Tales a Musical Adaptation – Costume Design and Shop Foreman
  • Graceland – Costume Design, Performer
  • Cabaret – Costume Design, Shop Supervisor, Performer

Hendrix College Productions (1988-1989)

  • The Diary of a Scoundrel – Stitcher and performer
  • The Lady’s Not for Burning – Stitcher

Technical Skills & Software Proficiency

Current Professional Development

  • Advanced AI Integration:
    • AI prompt engineering for creative design
    • Expert customization and regional adaptation of AI outputs
    • Hybrid workflow combining AI and traditional design tools
    • Integration of AI tools with Adobe Creative Suite

Digital Media & Design

  • Adobe Creative Suite proficiency
  • WordPress development and customization
  • WooCommerce e-commerce implementation
  • Social media management platforms
  • Digital asset management

Professional Skills

  • Event Production:
    • Full-scale event management
    • Kitchen management
    • Public speaking and presentation
    • Community engagement and outreach
  • Costume Design & Construction
  • Pattern making and period costume reproduction
  • Material sourcing and supplier management
  • Custom fitting and alterations

Leadership & Community Involvement

  • Buffalo River Elk Festival, Inc. – Board Member (2015-present) Vice-President (2017-present)
  • Newton County Chamber of Commerce – Board Member (2015-2021)
  • Curbside Couture Youth Fashion Competition – Student Coach (2019)
  • Non-Profit Calendar Project – Fairy Tales of Hope (2005)
  • Jasper Sweet Peas, EHC – Vice-president (2002-2003)
  • Newton County Lions Club – Treasurer (2001-2003)

Media and Production Credits

Television

  • Disney Channel’s Wizards of Waverly Place “Fairy Tale” (2009) – Custom wing design and creation
  • Imagination Movers “Tooth Fairy” Episode (2010) – Costume design
  • All My Children (2010) – Children’s Marie Antoinette costume
  • FOX9 Morning News Delta Dental Teams with Santa, Tooth Fairy (2008)

Print Media

  • Vogue UK Online (2021) – Featured in “The Best Celebrity Halloween Costumes”
  • Vogue Magazine (October 2004) – Featured costume design for children’s fairy party
  • Italian Fashion Magazine “A” (February 2009) – “Fairy Tale” photography feature
  • Faerie Magazine/Enchanted Living (Spring 2005) – Featured wing designs
  • New York Times Style Section (October 29, 2006) – Featured costume design

Goals

Met Gala