Bafana Magudulela
Breakdown Artist\Wardrobe Assistant
Johannesburg,Soweto
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Great Craftsmanship and attention to detail.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Wardrobe Supervisor
Ntintili Production
Johannesburg
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Maintained inventory of wardrobe items, including costumes, accessories and props.
- Ensured that all wardrobe pieces were returned to the department in a timely manner.
- Identified areas where additional stock was needed and placed orders accordingly.
- Sorted through costume racks to select appropriate garments for each scene or sequence.
- Provided creative input into costuming decisions when requested by director or producers.
- Inspected all wardrobe pieces prior to use, ensuring they were clean and free from damage.
- Tracked rental fees associated with rented costumes or accessories.
- Interacted with hair and makeup personnel to verify models maintained specific image during events.
- Arranged costumes by size and style to easily find needed items at moment's notice.
Breakdown Artist
Umsiko
Johannesburg
05.2023 - 05.2023
- Work with team to age garments and wardrobe for iNamba Namba commercial.
- Selected materials for use based on strength, color and texture.
- Maintained and ordered adequate supply of materials, supplies and equipment.
Wardrobe Assistant
Diprente Films
Johannesburg
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Reviewed style guides and creative decks to determine goals.
- Laundered costumes, removed stains and returned in excellent condition.
- Organized and cleared dressing room area by removing items and accessories.
- Collaborated with teammates to define styling direction, inventory and requirements.
- Sewed or mended items to repair damage or wear.
- Purchased costume supplies, accessories, wigs and jewelry with expense approval.
- Measured actors and assisted with costume fittings.
- Sourced and styled fashion, jewelry and accessories.
- Arranged costumes by size and style to easily find needed items at moment's notice.
- Organized and maintained wardrobe department documents, including inventory records and rental contracts.
- Assisted with the selection of costumes for productions, ensuring accuracy to period and character.
- Gathered clothing items from suppliers in order to create complete costume sets.
- Repaired minor damage to garments such as loose buttons or tears in fabric.
- Ensured that all garments were cleaned and steamed before being worn by actors or models.
- Coordinated fittings between actors and models and costumers to ensure proper fit of garments.
- Managed daily maintenance of wardrobe area, including laundering costumes and cleaning dressing rooms.
- Kept track of garment sizes for each actor and model to ensure accurate fitting when needed.
- Transported wardrobe items between production locations as necessary.
- Conducted regular inventories of wardrobe supplies, restocking when needed.
- Assisted with organizing fittings for cast members prior to shooting days.
- Collaborated with designers in order to create custom pieces for specific characters or scenes.
- Helped performers into costumes and assisted with costume changes.
- Cleaned costumes and performed minor repairs after shows.
- Interacted with hair and makeup personnel to verify models maintained specific image during events.
- Checked costume fits on performers to determine need for alterations.
- Employed on-trend shoes, jewelry, headwear and other accessories to complement designer outfits.
- Sympathized with models and took action when clothing was too tight or otherwise uncomfortable.
Breakdown Artist
Diprente Films
Johannesburg
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Selected materials for use based on strength, color and texture.
- Maintained and ordered adequate supply of materials, supplies and equipment.
- Drew concepts and illustrations for presentation and development purposes.
- Addressed client concerns and worked together to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.
- Utilized oil paints, acrylics, spray paint, charcoal, etc to design and fabricate custom pieces and create engaging and unique garments, drawings and mixed media pieces.
- Prepped areas and set up supplies prior to beginning breaking down sessions.
- Created series of rough sketches for review, revision and approval.
- Fabricated patterns or templates to guide production.
- Transformed artistic concepts into garments for characters, environments and other objects to reflect artist's vision.
Assistant Art Director
SNO Creations
Johannesburg
- Actively participated in highlighting and fixing problem with regards to the shooting location.
- Painting and updating the premises for the purpose of shooting.
- Breaking down the bus from new to making it look old and frequently used.
- Purchasing the highlighted needs in time for preparation of shoot.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Carpentry
Northlink College
CapetownSome College (No Degree) - Working On Heights
Regional Works School
PretoriaSkills
- Project Planning
- Telephone and Email Etiquette
- Strong Problem Solver
- Inventory Replenishment
- Sorting and Labeling
- Supply Restocking
- Logistical Planning
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Professional and Mature
- Administrative Support
- Art
- Sewing
- Craftsman
Languages
Isizulu
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Accomplishments
- Telecommunications Operator: Used it extensively in South African Navy
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
If you don’t become the ocean you’ll be seasick every day.
Leonard Cohen
Timeline
Wardrobe Supervisor
Ntintili Production
06.2023 - 07.2023
Breakdown Artist
Umsiko
05.2023 - 05.2023
Wardrobe Assistant
Diprente Films
11.2022 - 03.2023
Breakdown Artist
Diprente Films
11.2022 - 03.2023
Assistant Art Director
SNO Creations
Some College (No Degree) - Carpentry
Northlink College
Some College (No Degree) - Working On Heights
Regional Works School
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