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A bit about me...

As a former CFX assistant coordinator for some of the biggest movies in the industry, I believe that anything is possible with the right mindset and a little creativity.

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That's why I started Kate's Crafts - to bring my love of creativity, art, community spirit and mental fitness to life.

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Sustainability has always been at the forefront of my work, and I take great care to create pieces that are eco-friendly and long-lasting.

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Whether you're interested in a custom prop-costume order, a kids workshop, crafterparty for adults, face painting, or a corporate event - there's something for everyone at Kate's Crafts.

Resume

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    UK    

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  • Ancient Futures Ltd. (January 2017 - May 2017)

          'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom'

          Universal Pictures Ltd.

          Creature FX Assistant Co-ordinator 

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  • Stannum 50 Labs (UK) Ltd (March 2016 - September 2017)

          'Solo: A Star Wars Story' 

          Lucas Film Ltd.

          Creature FX Assistant Co-ordinator 

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  • Space Bear Industries (August 2015 - July 2016)

          'Episode VIII: The Last Jedi

          Lucas Film Ltd.

          Creature FX Department Assistant

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  • Lunak Heavy Industries (March - July 2015)

          'Rogue One: A Star Wars Story'

          Lucas Film Ltd.

          Creature FX Department Assistant​

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  • ‘A Lad in Tights’ (November 2014) 

          S.G.Productions, Dury Lane 

          Costume Supervisor and Maker

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  • 'Silver Bells' (November 2014)

          S.G.Productions

          Costume Supervisor and Maker 

          Four touring variety shows around care homes in Engalnd 

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  • ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ (November - December 2014)

          Greenwich theatre

          Prop Costume Maker (Dame costume)

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  • AUB marketing at Excel centre (October 2014)

          Puppets supervisor, dresser

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  • Arts By the Sea festival, Bournemouth – (September 2014)

          Puppets supervisor, maker, dresser 

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  • ‘Marriage of Figero’, ‘Madame Butterfly’ and ‘Palliaci (July-August 2014)

          Bauge Operas

          Costume Supervisor and Maker

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  • ‘Oh What A Lovely War’ (Feb-May 2014)

          AUB production

          Lighthouse Theatre Poole

          Puppetry Maker and Supervisor

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    AUSTRALIA    

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  • Art class for parents and care givers at BRAG:

Weekly art class focusing on providing a space for parents of young children

to focus on themselves

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  • Crafternoons with Kate at Eaton Community Library

 Monthly workshops focusing on sustainability and mental fitness for the community

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  • Kate Maloney Face Painting: (Nov 2022 - Present) 

Private Birthdays and Events

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  • Your Turn Events: (October 2022) 

 Event Manager

 Workshop lead 

 Approved Bar Manager 

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  • Kickstart My Arts Project: (6th June 2022)

One Day workshop

Artist and workshop Lead for a session of Kickstart 

Made an Emu puppet out of recycles materials with the class of 9-12 year olds 

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  • Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre:

          (Dec 2020-Sept 2022) [Permanent Part Time] 

          (September 2022 - Present) [Casual] 

          Events Coordinator & Front of House Manager

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  • John Curtain Theatre: (February 2020)

Assistant Stage Manager

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  • Joondalup Parade: (February - April 2019​​​​​​​​)

Key Artist and workshop leader

Design & conception of parade

Created 20ft Astronaut puppet

Ran workshops in schools 

Taught sustainable puppetry

Ran Bunnings Joondalup workshop to incorporate the community into the festival

 

  • Trillion Trees & Karen Heathy workshop: (December 2018 - April 2019) 

Assistant to Karen Heathy in the planning and delivery of workshops to create puppets and props with children to be performed by the children alongside Performance by Gina Williams. 

 

  • Spare Parts Puppet Theatre: March – June 2019

Freelance puppet maker 

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Education

 

  • BA Costume with Performance Design (Hons) - First

          Arts University College Bournemouth, 2011-2014

 

  • National Diploma BTEC Art & Design - Triple Distinction

          Kingston College 2008-2010

 

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Skills

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  • CHCCOM005 HLTINF001 HLTWHS005 IN AGE CARE AND DISABILITY 

  • RECENT POLICE CLEARANCE 

  • WORKING WITH CHILDREN CARD HOLDER

  • APPROVED MANAGERS CARD

  • RSA

  • DRIVERS LICENSE 

  • FIRST AID TRAINED 

  • WORKING AT HEIGHT TRAINING

  • PATTERN DRAFTING 

  • PATTERN DRAPING 

  • COSTUME CONSTRUCTION

  • PUPPETRY CONSTRUCTION

  • KNOWLEDGE OF COSTUME HISTORY

  • BUDGETING 

  • CONFIDENT IN USING INDUSTRIAL AND DOMESTIC MACHINES AND OVERLOCKERS

  • TEXTILE WORK AND BREAKING DOWN

  • SUPERVISING AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS

  • FORK LIFT LICENSE (UK)

  • IPAF LICENSE (UK)

  • TELEHANDELER TRAINED (UK)

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References

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Samantha Atkinson 

Place and Community officer 

Samantha.Atkinson@dardanup.wa.gov.au

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Katie Newitt 

Creature FX Supervisor 

Please contact Kate for Katie Newitt contact information 

2010 - present

2010 - present

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