Georgia Cooper
Stretton,Derbyshire
Summary
Friendly and enthusiastic Worker adept at operating in fast-paced environments with demanding objectives for service and quality. Analytical problem-solver adept at managing time and preparing for future guests with efficient side work. Energetic personality coupled with strong work ethic. Eager to demonstrate advanced skills and customer service to new, rewarding opportunity. Driven to go above and beyond to satisfy customers, improve operations and support team members. Organised, independent worker with strong time management skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Wardrobe / Teaching
The University of Derby
Denby, Derbyshire
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Quickly learned and applied new skills to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Successfully delivered on tasks within tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Consistently arrived at work on time and ready to start immediately.
- Secured positive feedback from directors through meticulous attention to detail in every project.
- Increased efficiency by maintaining and repairing costumes when necessary.
- Coordinated with other members of the design team to create a cohesive visual story across sets, props, and costumes.
- Facilitated smooth shows by quick alterations or repairs during performances.
- Crafted realistic costumes for character portrayal using sewing, draping, pattern making skills.
Manager of Derbion Grotto
Great Grottos Ltd.
Derby, Derbyshire
11.2023 - 12.2024
- Delivered exceptional customer service by proactively listening to concerns and answering questions.
- working with the general public during the busiest holiday period. ensuring that the day ran as smooth as possible.
- Performing any extra tasks that were needed throughout the day i.e cleaning, restoking, rearraigning stock, maintaining the displays.
- Facilitated staff training, resulting in better customer service.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients to secure repeat business.
- Managed team dynamics by implementing conflict resolution strategies.
- Delegated tasks efficiently to maximise productivity.
Front of house team member
The Old Rep Theatre/ The Crescent theatre
Birmingham, West Midlands Metropolitan county
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained attractive, clean and orderly spaces, creating a welcoming atmosphere for customers.
- Elevated guest experiences by delivering tailored, personalised customer service.
- Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
- Promoted current offers through creative promotional displays and targeted upselling.
- Processed cash and card payments promptly, minimising customer waiting times and enabling swift table turnarounds.
Assistant Costume Maker
Derby Theatre- Omar Khan
Derby, Derbyshire
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Paid attention to finishing touches to produce high-quality items.
- Completed tasks on time to help team stay to schedule.
- Adapted to different creative demands to help achieve artistic vision.
Exam invigilator
BOA Creative Digital Performing Arts
Birmingham
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Prepared desks with correct exam papers and accompanying tools.
- Minimised exam disruptions by handling student queries in quiet, unobtrusive manner.
- Upheld strict exam conditions in line with up-to-date regulations.
- Patrolled exam areas to maintain visual presence throughout exam.
Drapes making
Presentations Design Services
Derby, Derbyshire
07.2023 - 08.2024
- Collaborated well with assembly and finishing teams to achieve results within time and quality constraints.
- Used knowledge of precision, hand and power tools to accurately select equipment according to design requirements.
Freelance Costume making
Love Leanne Clothing
Birmigham, West Middlands
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Stored costumes in assigned areas, hanging, folding and arranging carefully to upkeep condition.
- Partnered with marketing and sales teams to fill market gaps with desired products.
- Created batch and one-off designs for Leanne's pieces.
- Met relevant costume requirements and responded promptly and professionally to individual performer requests.
- Cut fabrics to shape of garment pattern, reading technical documents to understand design specifications.
- Kept orderly working area, organised tools and equipment, and requested more supplies to maintain productive environment.
- Fit, altered and repaired tailored clothing based on customer measurements.
- Selected appropriate tools and materials to achieve desired final look, feel and quality of garments.
- Created made-to-measure garments based on client briefs to surpass their expectations.
- Tapered trouser legs, narrowed lapels and resized padding to adjust garments for client fit and style.
Drinks / Food runner
Ben Robbinson- Burton Albion FC
Stretton, Staffordshire
03.2018 - 10.2024
- Maintained immaculate presentation of dinnerware, polishing techniques to minimise the appearance of fingerprints.
- Warmly greeted guests upon arrival to create welcoming atmosphere.
- Regularly communicated with kitchen and bar staff to maintain smooth front of house operations, minimising potential service delays.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Costume and Set Design (BA)
The University of Derby
Derby 09.2020 - 05.2023
A-Levels - Art
The de Ferrers Academy- Sixth form
Burton-on-Trent 09.2018 - 05.2020
A-Levels - Photography
The de Ferrers Academy Sixth form
Burton-on-Trent 09.2018 - 05.2020
GCSEs -
The de Ferrers Academy
Burton-on-Trent 09.2012 - 05.2018
Skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Experience working in a theatre environment
- Previous experience in costume
- Excellent time management
- Self-motivated
- Team player
- Dependable and Responsible
- Decision-Making
- Table service
- Food hygiene
- Upbeat, outgoing and positive
- Problem solving
- Table check-ins
- Employee training
- Special dietary requirements
- Exemplary hygiene standards
- Bar cleaning and maintenance
- Cleaning requirements
- Quality checking
- Experience costume management
- Experienced costume maker
- Experience wig management
- Strong communication
- Food safety understanding
- Food allergies knowledge
- Efficient under pressure
- Expert multitasker
- Fine dining experience
- Organised and reliable
- Product inventory maintenance
- Enthusiastic communicator
- COVID-19 hygiene measures
Timeline
Head of Wardrobe / Teaching
The University of Derby
01.2025 - 06.2025
Exam invigilator
BOA Creative Digital Performing Arts
05.2024 - 06.2024
Freelance Costume making
Love Leanne Clothing
05.2024 - 06.2024
Manager of Derbion Grotto
Great Grottos Ltd.
11.2023 - 12.2024
Front of house team member
The Old Rep Theatre/ The Crescent theatre
11.2023 - Current
Drapes making
Presentations Design Services
07.2023 - 08.2024
Assistant Costume Maker
Derby Theatre- Omar Khan
06.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Costume and Set Design (BA)
The University of Derby
09.2020 - 05.2023
A-Levels - Art
The de Ferrers Academy- Sixth form
09.2018 - 05.2020
A-Levels - Photography
The de Ferrers Academy Sixth form
09.2018 - 05.2020
Drinks / Food runner
Ben Robbinson- Burton Albion FC
03.2018 - 10.2024
GCSEs -
The de Ferrers Academy
09.2012 - 05.2018
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