About

Dakota Rose Sha-Wei Chen

Dakota Rose Chen is a current senior studying Musical Theatre at Piedmont University. She has a passion for storytelling through Theatre and Music, and currently works as a Character Entertainer at Enchanted Events for children’s birthday parties. Throughout her time at Piedmont, she has developed a similar passion for Costuming, learning from her professors and having the opportunity to Costume Design several shows. She is a highly motivated student with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities.

Dakota has been performing since 2020 and designing since 2023. She is set to graduate from Piedmont University with a BA in Musical Theatre in May of 2026. She aspires to work in the professional theatre world, whether as a performer or technician. Although her focus is in Musical Theatre, she has experience in many different fields. She has immense experience working in a Costume Shop as a Costume Worker, and has even Costume Designed multiple shows. Additionally, she has experience in Marketing, Photography, and Writing from her work in the Marketing Department. For more information about her experience, as well as other job experience, please see Dakota's resume below.

Resume

Information:

Phone Number: (678) 425-8198

Email Address: dakotareid1@gmail.com

Birthdate: 02/25/2004

Voice Part: Soprano, E3-Eb6

Height: 5'3"

Weight: 180 lbs

Race: Asian American (Chinese, Taiwanese) & White/Caucasian

Special Skills:

Language: Fluent English, Proficient Spanish

Driver's License

Advanced Sight-Reading

Novice Acoustic Guitar

Proficient Piano

Theatrical Experience

Acting Experience:

9 to 5

RENT

Steel Magnolias

Rumors

Peter and the Starcatcher

A Piece of My Heart

Godspell

The Revolutionists

Bright Star

Technical Experience:

Brother Bear

The Laramie Project

You Are Not Your Face

RENT

The Lost Treasure

Training:

Costume Design

Blood Guts & Gore Masterclass

Novice Fly System Operator

Character Performer

Costume Repairman

Professional Photographer

Judy Bernly

Mimi Marquez

Truvy Jones

Chris Gorman

Molly Aster

LeeAnn

Soloist, Dance Corps

Olympe de Gouges

Florence, Dance Corps

Director/Playwright

Costume Designer

Costume Designer/Master Seamstress

Master Seamstress

Assistant Director

John Spiegel

Kimberly Staples

John Spiegel

Nicole Sides

Piedmont University

Lavender Festival

Piedmont University

Enchanted Events GA

Work Experience and Education

Costume Shop Worker August 2023-May 2026 Piedmont University

Assisted professionals with costume sizing, costume fittings, cutting, pattern making, stitching, hemming, steaming, laundering, and alterations with design techniques
Performed repairs on damaged costumes, such as sewing tears or replacing buttons
Operated domestic sewing machines, steam irons, and steamers to create costumes for theatrical productions

Character Performer December 2021-Current Enchanted Events GA

Portrayed and interpreted roles with speech, gestures, and body movements to entertain and inform audiences
Planned and organized party activities based on participant preferences and requests
Photographed events, parties, and portraits. Enhanced, retouched, and resized photographs using Lightroom
Performed repairs on damaged costumes, such as sewing tears or replacing buttons

Marketing & Box Office Worker January 2025-May 2026 Piedmont University

Conducted interviews to obtain information, then crafted headlines, captions, and copy for promotional materials
Photographed portraits and candids, advising on appropriate poses, props, and background for each shot taken. Then, enhanced, retouched, and resized photographs using Lightroom.
Used customer service skills to aid and assist with purchasing tickets for performances.

Tour Guide August 2022-August 2025 Piedmont University

Displayed strong public speaking and communication skills to facilitate high-quality guest tours
Described tour points of interest to group members, responding to questions and inquiries
Led strategic planning and execution of scheduling and meetings to enhance profitability and direct activities

Manager June 2020-July 2023 Zaxby's

Exercised good judgment and decision-making in escalating concerns and resolving issues
Trained employees in additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles
Maintained adequate staffing to meet objectives within budget

High School Diploma, 4.0 GPA May 2022 North Oconee High School

Editor-in-Chief of North Oconee High School's Yearbook, 2020-2022
Member of the National Beta Club, 2019-2022
Member of the National Honor Society, 2020-2022