​Anna Slotterback 

 
Summary  
Organized, thorough, and detail-oriented garment technician, with experience in solving complex problems in a
timely manner through leveraging my helpful demeanor, communication, and technical skills.

Experience 
Berkeley Repertory Theatre - ​Costume Shop Director: Maggi Yule
Overhire Stitcher- 2016-19
● Worked on 7 productions at Berkeley Rep. Worked primarily on the men’s team; altering and
constructing tailored suits. Worked with a wide range of materials including wool, cotton, vinyl.
leather, etc.
● Assisted in fittings. Helped Draper and Tailor record accurate notes of alterations as well as being an
extra hand in the fitting room.
● Each production had a hard deadline, meaning as a team we had to meet time constraints. Learned
how to work quickly and prioritize certain projects even through last minute changes.
Overhire Wardrobe Crew- 2016-2019
● ​Worked on wardrobe crews for 9 productions at Berkeley Rep. Each cast had different challenges
and needs. Had to quickly solve problems and work with different working styles to suit each
production's needs. Experiences included working with an international cast, high pace shows, and
troubleshooting on the fly.
Aurora Theatre Company- ​Costume Coordinator: Patricia Austin
Wardrobe Supervisor- 2017-18
● Worked on 3 productions at Aurora. ​As the supervisor, I was the liaison between the actors and
design team. Solved problems using clear communication and active listening.
Santa Fe Opera​ - Draper/ Cutter Bineke Kiernan, Costume Shop Workroom Supervisor Kim Buetzow
Non Dressing- Apprentice Stitcher - Summer 2015
● Stitcher on one of 7 teams for five productions over 6 weeks. Fast paced high precision oriented work
environment. Helped construct a multilayer tutu, fully stitched a 1860s day dress as well as high
volume of alterations.
Elizabeth Flauto Costume Crafts​​: Chicago, IL, Overhire Stitcher, Elizabeth Flauto, 2014-2015
● Stitched on a variety of projects that ranging from making hats, masks, and other theatre accessories
to working on commercial harnesses used in the medical industry. Projects needed to be done
quickly and precisely.
Northlight Theatre​, Assistant Costume Designer, ​Detroit 67 ​ designed by Nan Cibula- Jenkins - Fall 2013
● Assisted designer by setting up fittings, taking notes during the fitting as well as during production
meetings.
● Worked with outside rental companies making sure after the production costumes were returned as
agreed and in a timely fashion.

Skills 
Confident Industrial Sewing Experience
Pattern Making/ Alterations Experience
Ability to work on a team and independently
Knowledge of Fabrics Types
Acurate note taking and measuring 
​Ability to cut patterns and Fabric A
​ ccurately 

Education
 
DePaul University Minor in the History of Art and Architecture
BFA Costume Technology 2015