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A re-imagining of Kate Tilley Tailoring that incorporates my acting, historical interpretation and sewing skills.I am:- an Actor and Historical Interpreter/Educator presenting well researched, authentically costumed first person interpretations of women whose voices have been dimmed by history. - a Sewist and Maker currently focused on developing limited edition clothing and accessories for men and woman inspired by historical portraiture and extant garments.

Selected Acting and Theatrical Experience:Film-The Off Season/Lead/Dir. MaryJune Haines-Shut Eye/Supporting/Dir. Robert Gregson-Momma's Boy/Supporting/Dir. Kofi TandaiTV/New Media-Sam Dates/Guest Star/Off the Town Productions-Copycat Killers/Costar/Reelz-For My Woman/Costar/Sirens MediaTheatre:-High Life Below Stairs/Kitty/Colonial Williamsburg-The Jolly Life of a Pyrate/Mistress Crumpet & Celeste/Colonial Williamsburg-Tony ‘N Tina’s Wedding/Loretta Black/ Paradise Activity Company/Larry Pelligrini, Director-Baby with the Bathwater/Nanny/ Panglossian Productions-The Sleeper/Raven/Sycamore RougeMacbeth/Third Witch*/Sterling Playmakers-5th of July/June Tally*/Taking Flight Theatre -Misery/Annie Wilkes*/Leesburg Theatre-Will Power Tour/First Witch/Kate*/ Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival-I Ought to be in Pictures/Libby*/Montgomery TheatreImprovisation:-Commentary on screening "The Black Pirate/Undead Pirate/A Haunting on DOG Street-ComedySportz Richmond/Minor League Player/Thomas GeorgeStage Management:Caine Mutiny Court MartialAnything GoesInto the Woods (House Manager)Directing:The Women of Tennessee WilliamsMotherlove The Nerd (excerpt)The Imaginary InvalidRough CrossingBackstage:The Emperor’s New Clothes (Costume Shop Manager)The Importance of Being Earnest (Build Crew Chief) Our Town (Wardrobe Crew Chief)Quilters (Wardrobe Crew Chief)Oklahoma! (Wardrobe Crew Chief)Writer:The Woman of Tennessee Williams *Credited as Kate Thompson

Instruct medical students in aspects of communication and/or physical examination by portraying patients or loved ones in realistic educational simulations including: standard check up, investigating patient pain/chief complaint, breaking bad news - from medical error to terminal diagnosis, psychiatric visits (among others). Provide feedback to student with emphasis on empathy, clarity in speech, body language, and being in the moment with the patient or loved one. Grade student communication in encounters during mid term and finals.

Build relationships by establishing and communicating mutual goals to gain the support of clients. Utilize disciplined, persuasive, diplomatic and principled negotiating skills to set wages and terms with clients. Conduct research on colonial life and clothing with a focus on late 18th-century Virginia. Develop, research, plan, organize, implement and complete projects for clients. Clients included: Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, 1st Virginia Regiment, 2nd Virginia Regiment, 7th Virginia Regiment and individual clientele.

Rehearse and perform roles as cast in Dinner Theatre at Shields Tavern and Ghosts Amongst Us.Research Tavern Characters Mrs. Shields, a tavern owner and Mrs. Tilley, a seamstress. Utilize improvisation, historic knowledge and acting skills to interact with and entertain tavern guests. Research and discuss 18th Century life, customs and politics. Engage visitors in conversations regarding the events leading up to and included in the American War for Independence.Research, write stories, and guide tours on The Official Colonial Williamsburg Ghost Walk.

Utilize knowledge of clothing and society in 18th Century Williamsburg combined with excellent communication skills to conduct fittings for Historic Area Interpreters. Provide leadership to the Costume Design Center's Operations Team in the absence of the Cutter/Drapers and Operations Supervisor. Assign allotments and mentor tailors on alteration and construction methods. Ensure tailors are provided appropriate tools to perform their duties. Serve as an aide to the Cutter/Drapers and the Operations Supervisor as needed.Assist Supervisor of Research and Design with assigned projects including Electronic Field Trips, Special Events and prototypes.

Submit appropriate Talent for film, theatrical, and tv projects via ActorsAccess. Follow up with Casting Directors as needed. Assist Agent in finding new Talent. Other administrative duties as needed.

Rehearse and portray Loretta Black in “Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding” as directed by the original off-Broadway director. Display excellent customer service and communication skills while assisting with the activities at the Historic Powhatan Resort including: hosting Battle of the Sexes, Name that Tune, and Bingo; and conducting walking tours of the 270 year old manor house on site designed by architect Richard Tailiaferro.

Research, development and implementation of new historically accurate garments and accessories for the interpreters at Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center. Serve as Mentor for new staff, interns and volunteers in the Historical Clothing Services Department. Provide team leadership for day to day activities at the Jamestown Settlement Costume Shop. Collaborate with the Interpretive Site Management and Outreach Education during the Teacher Institutes as Program Manager for the Historical Clothing Department. Serve as Project Manager to develop strategies and gain support to deliver necessary garments to interpreters on a regular basis. Act as the contact person for film and photo shoots at Jamestown Settlement. Coordinate change facilitation of new organizational systems in the Costume Shop and Costume Storage to aid in efficiency.

Conduct research and provide costumed interpretation of the Tailor, Mantua Maker and Millinery trades. Interpretation focused on clothing and accessories in the context of society and culture of 18th-century colonial America with specific focus on Williamsburg, VA. Construct accurate and completely hand-sewn garments.

Take over daily supervision of vendor accounts management in a new, spin-off company. Research and reconcile old vendor accounts. Ensure that outstanding accounts are paid in full and that any over or under payment is corrected. (This process resulted in the recovery of tens of thousands of dollars and prevented the company form making double payments in almost the same amount.) Voucher and post all vendor invoices in Costpoint. Process checks on a weekly basis. Provide Accounts Receivable coverage as necessary.

Provide advanced administrative support to finance department including: Calculation/generation of invoices using Costpoint Updating and editing of Accounts Receivable Procedures Manual -Updating and editing of Finance Power Point slides for presentation to corporate on a monthly basis Calculation and documentation of monthly Labor on Hold in Excel - Performed side support on Power Point presentations for accounting personnel Provide customer service both in person & over the phone.

Receptionist coverage along with: -Coordinate subcontractors and ensured proper scheduling to meet final inspection deadlines -Create/Edit/Print reports as necessary -Generate Work Orders as needed

Create and implement new filing system for certain assigned aircraft in accordance with federal regulations -Maintain records for assigned aircraft making sure all documents necessary to meet regulations are present -Locate any missing information

Plan and coordinate meetings and events for Senior Management. Manage calendars and travel for 10 employees. Generate quarterly rate charts and present to Senior Management. Manage Benefit Exceptions database and generate monthly reports. Edit Member Materials for the Marketing and Health Services Departments. Completed Marketing Support Training - Final test grade of 96.

Various temporary assignments at Vanguard and Johnson Controls including: Answer multi-phone lines at the Facilities Services Desk, take messages for repairs to HVAC settings, and maintenance needed on the Vanguard Campus, generate work orders – Answer multi-phone line at the Meeting Line, find open meeting rooms for callers, maintain schedule for all meeting room at the Vanguard Campus. Fill in for Administrative Assistants as needed.

Supervise daily paperwork for sales and rentals. Manage inventory and place orders. Serve as mentor for the staff in pulling costumes for: rentals, sales, theatrical and film productions as well as fitting and alteration.