Resumé

Sarah Karten ¬
7 Beethoven Ave.
Waban, MA 02468
617-823-1377
sarah.karten@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Academic Honors
Fashion Design Major
Revere Hotel Uniform Design Project 2011
Antwerp to Paris Travel Course 2011
EXHIBITIONS AND
PUBLICATIONS Linger Magazine, October 2012
“Solstice” RAW Boston Showcase, 2012
“Reveal” MassArt Fashion Show, 2012
“All School Show” MassArt, 2011, 2012
“Wearable Art” Burlington, MA, 2011
“Untitled” MassArt Fashion Show, 2011
INTERNSHIPS
Costume Works, Somerville, MA
Summer 2011 Intern
• Assembled trim and prepped materials for construction
• Machine stitched pattern pieces and hand stitched appliqués
• Installed and prepared hardware for garments
WORK EXPERIENCE

February- March 2013 Boston Children’s Theatre, Boston, MA
Design Assistant and Wardrobe Supervisor for Reflections of a Rock Lobster
• Assisted the Costume Designer in acquiring, organizing and altering costumes
• Developed and ran the wardrobe track
• Laundered, pressed, steamed and repaired costumes throughout the show run
• Executed quick changes with adult and teen actors

July- December 2012 North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly, MA
Costume Stitcher and Dresser
• Altered and constructed costumes to the designer’s specifications
• Repaired and maintained costumes through out a show run
• Organized and executed quick changes
• Worked with actors to ensure their physical comfort on stage

August- September 2012 The Heat (2013), Boston, MA
Costumes Production Assistant
• Ran miscellaneous errands for the on set Wardrobe Truck and off sight costume shop
• Organized filmed costume ensembles and unworn costume stock
• Made clothing returns and logged pertinent receipts

2010- 2012 Massachusetts College of Art and Design, Boston, MA
Fashion Design Studio Monitor
• Ensured the upkeep of communal industrial sewing machines
• Assisted fellow students in executing their creative projects
• Communicated with the Studio Manager about studio maintenance

SKILLS Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, hand knitted apparel, Millinery design and construction

Projects by Sarah Karten

Contact Info
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Pheasant Dreams
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Re-Envisioning the Radisson
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Gold Rush
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Animal Instinct
6 Files

Runway Photos
19 Files

Photo Shoots
26 Files