Jacob Whayne Dillow Resume
Jacob Whayne Dillow
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Multifaceted designer and creative professional with a love for fashion, costuming and fiber art.
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? Project and Budget Management
? Draping and Patternmaking
? Knowledge in Fashion History
? Garment Construction
? Researching Fashion, History, and
Construction Techniques
? Hand Embroidery, Dyework and
Surface Design
? Garment Design
? Garment Alterations
? Costume Design Illustration
? Material Construction
? Proficiency with Microsoft Office,
Google Drive, Adobe Suite, Windows
and Mac.
? Sourcing Materials
? Maintaining and Running a Costume
Workshop
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Experience
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Different Regard Baltimore, MD
Clothiers
Patternmaker & Designer June 2017 - Present
? Researching and developing the sizing, fit, and grading for our menswear and womenswear
collections.
? Drafting and maintaining patterns for our in-house designs and custom orders.
? Draping and creating mockups to develop new looks and fits.
? Researching, experimenting, and advising on sewing techniques, fabric qualities, and fashion
history and context.
? Illustrating designs for future looks and seasons.
? Cutting out and preparing fabric for construction.
? Sewing and garment construction with an emphasis on finishings and details.
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Baltimore Rock Opera Society Baltimore, MD
Non-profit arts organization creating and producing original works of theater
Costume Captain August 2016 - Present
? Maintaining our costume archives as well as managing our rental system.
? Maintaining, organizing, and managing or costume workshop and machinery so it is ready for
projects and productions.
? Prioritizing and managing acquisitions and donations of materials for the space and plan
improvements.
? Mentor any new designers new to the space and organizations.
Artistic Council Member August 2016 - Present
? Working within committee to direct, influence and develop the artistic direction and vision of the
organization.
? Planning the long term program and direction of the organization up to 2-3 years in the future.
? Upholding the values of our community.
? Being an active representative and professional face of the organization.
? Reviewing and curate submissions for possible future productions.
Costume Designer, Department Lead and Wardrobe for �Lurid Happenings� (2018), �The Terrible
Secret of Lunastus�(2017), �Brides of Tortuga� (2016), �The Battle of Blue Apple Crossing� (2015 &
2018), & �Determination of Azimuth� (2015 & 2018)
? Collaborated with the production teams to design and execute completely original and cohesive
costume designs for production.
? Worked with actors and dancers to help insure costumes were safe and appropriate for their roles.
? Managed and delegated to dozens of volunteers over the course of several months to manufacture
and alter costumes from original designs.
? Saw through the long term project to the end, insuring it was executed and achieved.
? Managed and prioritized budgets ranging from $100-$3000 per project, consistently coming in
under budget.
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Cooking Gene Project Rockville,MD
Project with culinary historian Michael W. Twitty exploring the cross sections of heritage,
history, and food in the American South
Assistant and Photographer April 2012 - August 2015
? Managed traveling and itinerary helping to insure we arrived on time and maintained a schedule.
? Budgeted our time and resources to insure the completion of the project.
? Photographed and edited photographs of events, locations and people during the course of the
project for documentation and publication in finished book.
? Assisted in archival and genealogy research which included traveling to libraries and research
facilities to review, investigate, document, and interpret specialty and private collections of local
history, family history, and public records.
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Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fiber Arts, Maryland Institute College of Art, May 2011
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Multifaceted designer and creative professional with a love for fashion, costuming and fiber art.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Skills
? Project and Budget Management
? Draping and Patternmaking
? Knowledge in Fashion History
? Garment Construction
? Researching Fashion, History, and
Construction Techniques
? Hand Embroidery, Dyework and
Surface Design
? Garment Design
? Garment Alterations
? Costume Design Illustration
? Material Construction
? Proficiency with Microsoft Office,
Google Drive, Adobe Suite, Windows
and Mac.
? Sourcing Materials
? Maintaining and Running a Costume
Workshop
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Experience
-----------------------------------
Different Regard Baltimore, MD
Clothiers
Patternmaker & Designer June 2017 - Present
? Researching and developing the sizing, fit, and grading for our menswear and womenswear
collections.
? Drafting and maintaining patterns for our in-house designs and custom orders.
? Draping and creating mockups to develop new looks and fits.
? Researching, experimenting, and advising on sewing techniques, fabric qualities, and fashion
history and context.
? Illustrating designs for future looks and seasons.
? Cutting out and preparing fabric for construction.
? Sewing and garment construction with an emphasis on finishings and details.
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Baltimore Rock Opera Society Baltimore, MD
Non-profit arts organization creating and producing original works of theater
Costume Captain August 2016 - Present
? Maintaining our costume archives as well as managing our rental system.
? Maintaining, organizing, and managing or costume workshop and machinery so it is ready for
projects and productions.
? Prioritizing and managing acquisitions and donations of materials for the space and plan
improvements.
? Mentor any new designers new to the space and organizations.
Artistic Council Member August 2016 - Present
? Working within committee to direct, influence and develop the artistic direction and vision of the
organization.
? Planning the long term program and direction of the organization up to 2-3 years in the future.
? Upholding the values of our community.
? Being an active representative and professional face of the organization.
? Reviewing and curate submissions for possible future productions.
Costume Designer, Department Lead and Wardrobe for �Lurid Happenings� (2018), �The Terrible
Secret of Lunastus�(2017), �Brides of Tortuga� (2016), �The Battle of Blue Apple Crossing� (2015 &
2018), & �Determination of Azimuth� (2015 & 2018)
? Collaborated with the production teams to design and execute completely original and cohesive
costume designs for production.
? Worked with actors and dancers to help insure costumes were safe and appropriate for their roles.
? Managed and delegated to dozens of volunteers over the course of several months to manufacture
and alter costumes from original designs.
? Saw through the long term project to the end, insuring it was executed and achieved.
? Managed and prioritized budgets ranging from $100-$3000 per project, consistently coming in
under budget.
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Cooking Gene Project Rockville,MD
Project with culinary historian Michael W. Twitty exploring the cross sections of heritage,
history, and food in the American South
Assistant and Photographer April 2012 - August 2015
? Managed traveling and itinerary helping to insure we arrived on time and maintained a schedule.
? Budgeted our time and resources to insure the completion of the project.
? Photographed and edited photographs of events, locations and people during the course of the
project for documentation and publication in finished book.
? Assisted in archival and genealogy research which included traveling to libraries and research
facilities to review, investigate, document, and interpret specialty and private collections of local
history, family history, and public records.
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Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fiber Arts, Maryland Institute College of Art, May 2011
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