Michelle Vantol

2446 Winthrop Cres.

Mississauga, Ont. L5K 2A7

Home: (905)823-0574Cell: (416)230-9954

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I would like to gain a position where I can use my aquired atistic abilities and knowledge in creative and unique way.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE

November 2008Feature Film “At Home By Myself…With You”

  • Worked as Costume assistant during evening of filming for 4 nights.
  • In charge of multiple costume changes and continuity.

October 19th –October 24th 2008Feature Film “Feral”

  • Working as Costume assistant on and off set.
  • In charge of maintaining costume continuity and aiding actors.

August 2008- November 2008 Short Independent Film “Soul Collector”

  • Working as Costume designer, buyer and on set dresser.
  • Assisting Production Manager as production assistant.

June 2008 – July 2008 Short Film “ODOMETER”

  • Worked as Costume designer, buyer and on set dresser.
  • Worked along side Sheridan faculty and York student on thesis film.

August 2005-Present Sheridan Institute of Advanced Learning and Technology

Oakville, ON

  • Stage Manager for production of The Maid’s Tragedyat Theatre Erindale at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus (2007)
  • Worked as Head Scenic Painter for the production of She Loves Me & scenic painter for Candide. (Fall 2006)
  • Worked as a costume dresser for the production of CARS(2006)
  • Member of wardrobe crew for the production of Catch a Rising Star and Falsettos(2006)

*Responsible for building and altering costumes.

  • Assistant Stage Manager for production of Mariveux’sThe Constant Players and The Disputeat Theatre Erindale at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus (2006)
  • Worked on scenic paint crew for the productions of Company and Rogers and Hart(Fall 2005)

June 1999 – October 2004Silvercity Mississauga Mississauga, ON

  • Painted murals for Disney movie promotions.
  • Received award from Pixar’s Animation Studios for Finding Nemo paintings.
  • Constructed visual displays for upcoming movies, including: Lilo and Stitch beach hut and volcano and Shrek tree stump and house.
  • Painted window murals for Disney’s Shrek 2 and Sinbad promotions.

Michelle Vantol(416)230-9954

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sheridan Institute of Advanced Learning and TechnologyOakville, ON

Sept. 2007-PresentAdvanced Television and Film Production

  • Majoring in Production design and Screen Writing

Aug. 200 –May 2007Theatre Arts Technical Production

  • Sheridan Gala Award recipient.
  • Majored in Wardrobe construction, Scenic Paint and Stage Management.

Sept. 2004- May 2005OntarioCollege of Art and DesignToronto, ON.

  • Studied one year in the Faculty of Foundation Arts

Sept. 2000- June 2004CawthraParkMississauga, ON

  • Graduated the Regional Arts Program for Visual Arts

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

July 2006-PresentMichael’s Art & CraftsMississauga, ON

  • Custom framer

Oct. 2001–Oct. 2003Famous Players Silvercity MississaugaMississauga, ON

  • Box office/guest services representative, received 4 employee merits and assisted with artistic aspect of Disney movie promotions.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Skilled in sewing, clothing alterations, props building, drafting and scenic paint.
  • Experienced working with SketchUp and Adobe Photoshop.
  • Part of regional arts program at CawthraParkSecondary School for four years
  • Accomplished painter and photographer.
  • Certified Custom Framer and 2d animator.
  • Full G class diverse license

Michelle Vantol(416)230-9954

REFERENCES

Gunda Green

Micheals’ of Canada

1250 South Service Rd.

Mississauga, ON

L5E 1V4

(905)271-9911

Ginger Martini

40 Alexander Street

Toronto, ON

M4Y 1B5

416-885-6996

Greg Chown

416-533-0171

Sarah Hirst

SheridanCollege

1430 Trafalgar rd.

Oakville, ON.

905-845-9430 ex. 8621