Resume

DANIELA CARRANCO RESUME

(915)232-8977

Address: 6161 Doniphan, spc 188, El Paso, Texas,

CURRENT OCCUPATION

Student at New Mexico State University, Las Cruces: Fashion Design Marketing.

EDUCATION

I graduated from Franklin High School in El Paso, TX. Earned the rank of Captain in the Air Force ROTC. Graduated as an Officer of the Silver Stars Drill Team. Currently at New Mexico State University, studying to receive my bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandise and Design.

STATEMENT

My dream is to become a costume designer and work in the film industry. I love to learn, work hard, and persistently engage my goals through a finish what is started mindset.

LANGUAGES

· English and Spanish

SKILLS

· Sewing and alterations

· Fashion stylist

· Creative

· Interpersonal: active listening, empathy, teamwork, leadership, communication.

EXPERIENCE

January 2026 to February 2026 – El Paso Opera “La Bohème” winter production, El Paso, TX

My job was costume assistant for the production. I helped costume designer Alan Smith (known for his work on The Lion King on Broadway), and I assisted him during costume fittings, alterations, and costume maintenance. There were five shows, and in each one, I made sure everyone was performance-ready.

May 2025 to July 2025 – El Paso Opera “Bon Appétit!” summer production, El Paso, TX

My job was costume coordinator for the production. I had multiple jobs, starting with picking out the right costume for the performer in the show, doing maintenance on the costumes/props, working on quick changes, and doing alterations needed for every performer.

November 2024-Texas International Fashion Week 2024, El Paso, TX

Helped local designer, Lizette Arenas with her brand Obscurity Designs at the Texas international fashion show. Tasks included setting up wardrobes for models, helping models change clothes, touching up their makeup, and helping them select and put on jewelry. Guided models as they walked the catwalk.

November 2023, Las Cruces, auditioned and appeared in a scene from a movie titled Olmo, directed by Fernando Eimbcke that will be released at the Berlinale film festival in 2025.

July 2023-Intern Tailor at Golden Machine Alterations, El Paso, TX

I learned to construct garments from different fabrics. Repaired worn/torn garments, mended tears, replaced buttons, and patched holes. Learned about different kinds of sewing machines. Altered garments to customer specifications, including length, waist, and sleeve size. Learned the basics of customer satisfaction.

March 2023-El Paso Playhouse, El Paso, TX-Attended acting classes and play production.

September 2022-Laura Productions Modeling Agency, El Paso, TX. I studied modeling and walked on fashions shows.

ACHIEVEMENTS

January 2025, NRF Student Program 2025 Recipient, Manhattan, NY

I had the opportunity to meet and greet with the retail industry’s most recognized brand representatives. Learned the importance of starting your own business. Networked with different students from all over the country. I especially loved learning about sustainability and how we can apply it to our field of interest.

October 2024: New Mexico State University Aggie Fashion Club,

I was tasked to organize the yearly Fashion Club Pop-Up Sale to raise awareness for our club and increase. We learned much about teamwork, resolving issues, and customer service. The event was a success because of the experience we gained and the amount of funding from previous years.

April 2023, I was interviewed and photographed by ICONICA Magazine of Albuquerque for dress I made entirely of recycled plastic grocery bags, for our school fashion program’s sustainable fashion show.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

March 2014 to 2017-Fundraising for Operation Rice Bowl, Catholic Relief Services, during the Lenten Season. My brother and I organized and executed the campaign that raised $4800 in four years through paper bowls. People were encouraged to sacrifice by depositing their “spare coins” or voluntarily giving up expenditures like going out to eat, coffee, the theatre, etc., and donating to Operation Rice Bowl. Funds were used to support the poorest areas of the world in programs such as: food, clean water, social justice, education and health.