Tumaini Mrutu
Melbourne
Summary
Tailoring professional proficient in costumes design, pattern drafting, fabric cutting, and garment construction with reputation for high standards and impeccable craftsmanship. Proven track record in creating bespoke garments that meet client specifications and exceed expectations.
Known for strong project management skills, adaptability and proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments delivering tangible results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Costume Designer and Tailor
Cirque Phenix
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Read scripts and researched appropriate costumes.
- Oversaw production of all costumes.
- Managed budgets and timelines effectively, ensuring all costumes were completed on time and within budget constraints.
- Consistently met tight deadlines under high-pressure circumstances, ensuring that production started on time with a fully prepared wardrobe.
- Created detailed documentation for each costume piece, ensuring consistency across multiple productions or performers.
- Attended and participated in extensive rehearsals for stage productions.
- Gathered props to authenticate designs and desired looks.
- Collaborated with directors and producers to create visually striking costumes that supported the overall vision of the production.
- Improved wardrobe maintenance processes by establishing cleaning schedules and storage protocols to prolong the life of costumes.
- Enhanced costume designs by incorporating historical accuracy and cultural relevance into each act.
- Created import and sourcing initiatives for fabrics and accessories.
- Researched and sourced high-quality materials for costume construction, resulting in durable and visually appealing designs.
- Maximized efficiency during rehearsals by providing quick-change solutions for complex costume changes between scenes or acts.
- Determined proper shoes, jewellery, head wear, and other accessories to complement designed outfits.
Founder and Head Tailor
TUMA TAILOR
11.2016 - 12.2024
- Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
- Established a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
- Built a positive organizational culture that fostered creativity, innovation, and employee engagement.
- Guided team members through periods of change by providing clear communication on expectations and objectives moving forward.
- Ensured compliance with industry regulations while maintaining ethical business practices at all times.
- Expanded customer base through exceptional interpersonal skills, building rapport with clients while discussing their tailoring needs.
- Contributed to business growth by consistently meeting deadlines for custom orders, ensuring timely delivery to clients.
- Streamlined workflow processes by implementing organizational systems for tools, patterns, and fabrics in the cutting area.
- Demonstrated versatility in working with various textiles and materials, including silk, wool, leather, and synthetic blends.
Tailor and Wardrobe Manager
Theater Des Staunens Gmbh
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Created new garments based on established parameters or specific body measurements.
- Drew patterns and cut fabric pieces, assembled, and sewed to create wearable garment.
- Maintained sewing machines and equipment, ensuring optimal performance for precise workmanship.
- Collaborated with designers to create custom garments, ensuring a perfect fit for clients.
- Conducted final fittings before special events.
- Altered patterns to fit client requirements.
Tailor and Wardrobe Manager
COFO Entertainment Gmbh
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Drew patterns and cut fabric pieces, assembled, and sewed to create wearable garment.
- Maintained sewing machines and equipment, ensuring optimal performance for precise workmanship.
- Created new garments based on established parameters or specific body measurements.
- Collaborated with designers to create custom garments, ensuring a perfect fit for artists.
- Fitted and studied basted garments on artists and marked areas requiring alterations.
- Consistently met high-quality standards while completing complex alteration projects under tight deadlines.
- Cleaned, Steamed and ironed all cast costumes in preparation for stage.
Tailor and Wardrobe Manager
Semmel Concerts Gmbh
12.2017 - 05.2018
- Maintained sewing machines and equipment, ensuring optimal performance for precise workmanship.
- Drew patterns and cut fabric pieces, assembled, and sewed to create wearable garment.
- Created new garments based on established parameters or specific body measurements.
- Collaborated with designers to create custom garments, ensuring a perfect fit for clients.
- Conducted final fittings before special events.
- Fitted and studied basted garments on customers and marked areas requiring alterations.
- Consistently met high-quality standards while completing complex alteration projects under tight deadlines.
Costume Designer, Tailor and Production Manager
Cirque Africa Unique Entertainment
05.2015 - 09.2016
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Oversaw production of all costumes.
- Managed budgets and timelines effectively, ensuring all costumes were completed on time and within budget constraints.
- Managed ticket sales, determined financial goals and in-season projections of th tour.
- Consistently met tight deadlines under high-pressure circumstances, ensuring that all productions started on time with a fully prepared wardrobe.
- Collaborated with director and crew to create visually striking costumes that supported the overall vision of the production.
- Attended and participated in extensive rehearsals for the production.
- Gathered props to authenticate designs and desired looks.
- Improved wardrobe maintenance processes by establishing cleaning schedules and storage protocols to prolong the life of costumes.
Tailor and Wardrobe Manager
FKP SCORPIO GMBH
05.2007 - 03.2015
- Created new garments based on established parameters or specific body measurements.
- Drew patterns and cut fabric pieces, assembled, and sewed to create wearable garment.
- Maintained sewing machines and equipment, ensuring optimal performance for precise workmanship.
- Collaborated with designers to create custom garments, ensuring a perfect fit for clients.
- Conducted final fittings before special events.
- Altered patterns to fit client requirements.
Education
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
Technical College of Arusha
TanzaniaSkills
- Tailoring proficiency
- Pattern making
- Wardrobe maintenance
- Shop management
- Proficient in adobe illustrator
- Digital illustration
- Creative and Self-motivated professional
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Teamwork and collaboration
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Costume Designer and Tailor
Cirque Phenix
10.2024 - 12.2024
Tailor and Wardrobe Manager
Theater Des Staunens Gmbh
09.2023 - 03.2024
Tailor and Wardrobe Manager
COFO Entertainment Gmbh
12.2019 - 04.2020
Tailor and Wardrobe Manager
Semmel Concerts Gmbh
12.2017 - 05.2018
Founder and Head Tailor
TUMA TAILOR
11.2016 - 12.2024
Costume Designer, Tailor and Production Manager
Cirque Africa Unique Entertainment
05.2015 - 09.2016
Tailor and Wardrobe Manager
FKP SCORPIO GMBH
05.2007 - 03.2015
No Degree - Electrical Engineering
Technical College of Arusha
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