Emily Cejka

About

With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama - Costume Design from the University of Oklahoma, I have cultivated a diverse career in both creative and administrative roles. Currently, I serve as an Executive Assistant at kate spade new york, where I manage executive schedules and project coordination. Previously, I was the IASTE 829 Costume Department Coordinator at NBCUniversal, enhancing department efficiency and leading the hiring process. My earlier role as a Costume Production and Paperwork Assistant at NBCUniversal involved managing logistics and wardrobe coordination for background actors. At the University of Oklahoma, I honed my design skills as a Costume Designer and Undergraduate Assistant, developing cohesive design concepts and conducting in-depth research. Additionally, my experience as a Bartender at Torchy's Tacos sharpened my customer service and operational skills. My background reflects a blend of creativity, organization, and leadership across various industries.

Experience

• Executive Assistant · kate spade new york09-01-2023

  Provided high-level administrative support to executives, managing schedules, communications, and project coordination.

• IASTE 829 Costume Department Coordinator · NBCUniversal03-01-2022 – 01-01-2023

  Orchestrated communications for a 15-member team between internal departments and external vendors, successfully maintaining evolving schedules and timelines. Revitalized department efficiency by introducing improved processes for financial tracking and check-in/out procedures, reducing time investment by 60-70%. Partnered with the costume team to coordinate daily workflow, ensuring tasks were completed efficiently amidst shifting priorities. Spearheaded the hiring process, including talent acquisition, interviews, and onboarding, fostering seamless team integration.

• Costume Production and Paperwork Assistant · NBCUniversal06-01-2021 – 03-01-2022

  Curated and maintained an extensive physical catalog of all transactions made during the run of the season, assuring easy access to 400+ receipts at any time. Assisted in background actor check-in; evaluated and edited actor wardrobe choices for scene appropriateness, on-screen guidelines, and visual dynamism, creating a cohesive and authentic on-screen presentation. Managed daily transportation logistics of materials and team members to support the successful operation of the department, saving 40 hours of work per week.

• Costume Designer and Undergraduate Assistant · University of Oklahoma08-01-2017 – 12-01-2020

  Shaped creation of cohesive and impactful design concepts from end-to-end, collaborating with design and production teams to complement the production. Conducted comprehensive research on time periods, concepts, and characters, advocating for the production with fully-informed design decisions. Presented ideas and research to design team, justifying concepts, process, and decisions while collecting feedback to create a thoughtful end result. Created detailed renderings of individual costumes using visual design principles for translation into reality by the production team.

• Bartender · Torchy's Tacos09-01-2019 – 11-01-2020

  Cultivated patron relationships, encouraging customer retention and loyalty. Crafted cocktails according to menu recipes and patron requests. Maintained real-time bar operations, including inventory, checking id's, tab monitoring, and cash/credit transactions. Mentored new bartenders in customer service, equipment use, drink preparation, and upselling strategies.

Education

• University of OklahomaBachelors of Fine Arts, Drama - Costume Design

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