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Alena Glushchenko

Coordinator / Costumer
Budapest

Summary

Experienced costume and production professional with a strong background in costume design, wardrobe management, and production coordination. Have supervised large teams, maintained budgets, and coordinated costume productions and cross-communications with CEOs and clients. Skilled in collaborating across departments, ensuring smooth process. As well mas managing social medias. Known for adaptability, attention to detail, and dedication to delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines, consistently contribute to the success of productions.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Chief Stylist EU

American commercial shoots
12.2023 - 08.2024
  • Collaborated with the American Head of Department to deliver exceptional styling services.
  • Cultivated strong client relationships, driving repeat business and referrals.
  • Stayed current on fashion trends to provide relevant styling suggestions.
  • Managed inventory effectively, optimizing stock levels and minimizing waste.
  • Oversaw budget management and resource allocation to enhance productivity and profitability.

Key On Set Costume Coordinator

Disney / 20th Century (Alien: Romulus)
02.2023 - 07.2024
  • Personal costumer to Isabella Merced and Aileen Wu
  • Provided costume maintenance, alterations and ensuring high-quality performance and appearance.
  • Key costumer being responsible for continuity management, logistics between departments, fast paced environment
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written), adaptable, and quick learner.
  • Flexible with scheduling, including night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and consistently demonstrated a strong work ethic.

Key On Set Costume Coordinator

Amazon / Blumhouse (House of Spoils)
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Personal costumer to Barbie Ferreira and Arian Moayed
  • Principal set standby: maintained cleanliness, managed continuity, and collaborated with other departments ensuring filming workflow
  • Fitted models according to designer specifications; steamed and pressed garments.
  • Ensuring proper management of clothing
  • Maintained professionalism during long shoots and challenging situations.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction with personalized service during fittings and alterations.

Jr Workshop Manager

Netflix Production ( Shadow&Bone 2)
10.2021 - 08.2022
  • Sketched costume designs, supervised a team of 25, provided feedback, and enforced deadlines.
  • Led fittings, costume manufacturing, keeping workroom organised
  • Managed workflow and timelines, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget.
  • Collaborated across departments to create cohesive looks, sourced unique pieces.
  • Coordinated teams within and between departments to ensure smooth working process.

Crowd + Stunt Costumer/ Crowd Designer Assistant

Marvel TV (Moon Knight)
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Assisted foreign costume designer, handling wardrobe emergencies and repairs during performances.
  • Ensured costume accuracy through script analysis, aligning character appearances with context.
  • Enhanced efficiency in dress rehearsals by coordinating quick changes and resolving costume issues promptly.
  • Managed costume inventory, maintaining organization in the wardrobe department.

Art Department Production Assistant

Lionsgate Entertainment (Borderlands)
09.2020 - 10.2020

• Assisted Production Designer and Supervising Art Director by arranging schedules, meetings, and preparing artwork for studio presentations.
• Managed office supplies, lunch orders, and provided logistical support for meetings and location scouts.
• Coordinated with production assistants to ensure task completion and department communication.
• Boosted team morale and supported the art department, streamlining materials and equipment organization.
• Prepared essential documentation for film studios.

Costume Maker / Seamstress

Showtime / Amblin / Microsoft (Halo)
05.2019 - 06.2020
  • Pattern cutting, hand & machine sewing, prop and leatherwork, fine detail fabrication, applying 3D prints.
  • Received consistent praise from supervisors for professionalism and work ethic
  • Maintained clean and organized work area

Education

BBA - Marketing Management And Research

State University
Russia
09.2016 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Historical Costume Design, Tailoring And Fine Arts

College of Arts
Russia
09.2012 - 1 2016

Skills

Executive support and confidentiality

Microsoft office

Working well under pressure long hours

Creative vision

Multitasking and Organization

Wardrobe Management

Deadline-oriented

Costume design

Self Motivation

Additional work projects

Modelling and styling commercials;

Organising photoshoot projects and promos;

Costume Designer for non-commercial theatre in Budapest; 

Content creator & art director for Instagram profile; 

Organising and teaching art workshops;

Bio

During my costume studies in Russia, I had the privilege of working on large-scale theatre projects, which solidified my passion for costume design related productions. I strengthened my skills with further education in marketing. Since working in Film industry I gained invaluable experience in high-level productions in coordinating roles with high responsibility. This experience confirmed my passion for my profession.

I am dedicated to the industry of costume productions,fashion and entertainment industries, blending my love for creativity with my passion for efficient project management. Meeting deadlines, tight budgets, working under pressure and long hours.

References

  • Lilla Vasvari, Costume supervisor, vasvari.lilla@gmail.com
  • Adam Goodman, Mid Atlantic Films, adamgoodman2@icloud.com
  • Justin Reardon, Royal Budapest Films, justin@royalbudapest.com

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 11/27/95

Interests

Painting

Horseriding

Kick-boxing

Psychology

Software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

DropBox

CapCut

Photoshop fix

ChatGpt

Timeline

Chief Stylist EU

American commercial shoots
12.2023 - 08.2024

Key On Set Costume Coordinator

Disney / 20th Century (Alien: Romulus)
02.2023 - 07.2024

Key On Set Costume Coordinator

Amazon / Blumhouse (House of Spoils)
10.2022 - 12.2022

Jr Workshop Manager

Netflix Production ( Shadow&Bone 2)
10.2021 - 08.2022

Crowd + Stunt Costumer/ Crowd Designer Assistant

Marvel TV (Moon Knight)
01.2021 - 08.2021

Art Department Production Assistant

Lionsgate Entertainment (Borderlands)
09.2020 - 10.2020

Costume Maker / Seamstress

Showtime / Amblin / Microsoft (Halo)
05.2019 - 06.2020

BBA - Marketing Management And Research

State University
09.2016 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Historical Costume Design, Tailoring And Fine Arts

College of Arts
09.2012 - 1 2016
Alena GlushchenkoCoordinator / Costumer