
Chantel Renee
Costume Designer & Crafts Artisan
Resume
Chantel Booker
Costume & Fashion Designer
Email: bookerc97@gmail.com Website: chantelbooker.com
Education
Michigan State University (MSU): BFA Apparel & Textile Design; Minor: Theatre Degree Expected: May 2020
Theatre Experience
Costume Designer Bonnets Ann Folino White, Dir. Studio 60, MSU 2020
Asst. Hair & Makeup Des. Orpheus Martha Ruskai, Designer MSU Orchestra 2019
Hair & Makeup Designer Frankenstein Ryan Patrick Welsh, Dir. Pasant Theatre, MSU 2019
Costume Shop Technician 2019/20 Season Angie Wendelberger, Shop Sup. MSU Costume Shop 2019
Costume Designer Dames at Sea Angie Wendelberger, Dir. Summer Circle Theatre 2019
Costume Shop Technician 2019 Season Angie Wendelberger, Shop Sup. Summer Circle Theatre 2019
Apparel & Textile Design Experience
MSU Apparel and Textile Design: September 2018 – May 2019
Undergraduate Research and Design Intern, Dr. Theresa Winge – assisted with personal design work, researched dress and culture, prepared undergraduate research report
MSU Department of Art, Art History, and Design: October 2017 – September 2018
Apparel and Textile Design Studio Supervisor – Supervised sewing studios, maintained supply organization, maintained sewing machines and sergers, collaborated with instructors to teach serger workshops to 4 – 7 students
Apparel & Textile Design Gallery Juried Exhibition 2016 & 2018
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Best in Show Award: December 2016 (Plagued by Society)
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Best 3D/Apparel Design: December 2018 (STRENGTH)
MSU Branding Competition Winner 2018
Garment selected as winning design for an all-expenses paid trip to New York Fashion Week (Fall 2018)
MSU Apparel and Textile Design Fashion Show: March 2019
Lead Director – Organized student design materials, coordinated and secured venue, advised student designers, collaborated with other directors, designed runway layout, and created schedules
MSU Fashion Design Student Association: February 2017 – September 2019
Executive Board President – Facilitated board meetings and collaborated with board members to coordinate events
Other Experience
MSU College of Arts & Letters – Culture of Care Committee: January 2019 – Current
Undergraduate Student Representative
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Voice my opinions and ideas to foster a caring environment within the College, prepare a report for the Dean
MSU Department of Art, Art History, and Design – Student Tour Guide: March 2019 – Current
Apparel and Textile Design Tour Guide
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Give 30-45-minute tours of facilities and classrooms to prospective students and their families
MSU College of Arts & Letters – College Advisory Committee: September 2018 – May 2019
Undergraduate Student Representative
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Served as a voice to over 2,000 undergraduate students for matters that impacted student life and coursework
MSU Department of Art, Art History, and Design: Artist In-Residence Search Committee: January 2018 – April 2018
Undergraduate Student Representative
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Reviewed applications, part of the interviewing team, met with team to decide on top 3 interviewees
Skills
Costume Rendering Draping Flat Pattern Drafting Costume Construction
Fashion Rendering Stage Makeup Basic Adobe: Ai, Ps, Id Textile Printing