Full Name: Wysteria C. K. DeShong

Pronouns: she/they

From: Kihei, Hawai'i

Hobbies Include: music, filmmaking, fashion, twisty puzzles, eating cheese

Hi again  :)

I've dedicated many years to theatre as an interdisciplinary artist focused on generating performances from initial concept to presentation in front of an audience, working on all aspects of production. My work often aims to be subversive yet encouraging, grounded in community and the instigation of positive change.

After working for several years in food service to make a living (while continuing to work on personal projects), I decided to make a career shift toward something more fulfilling and challenging, where I could utilize my creativity more explicitly to serve this society with conscious design—and earn a living doing so. I committed to improving my CAD skills and earning a certificate from PCC. I continue to enhance my skills and refine my process.

I view all my work–and life–through the lens of an artist who’s scrappy, existential, digs physics & math, collective effervescence, and a challenge. 

RESUME:

SUMMARY

Detail oriented, collaborative, and creative professional with 1+ year experience in CAD/Drafting and 6+ years experience in customer service, teamwork, and project support. Committed to quality work and service, with a strong background in quickly learning new processes and technologies. 15+ years experience in theatre performance and 10+ in theatre design.

HIGHLIGHT OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Computer Aided Design and Drafting Certificate, Received June 2026 

• American Design Drafting Association Certified, Received June 2026

• Software: SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, Fusion, Revit 

• Collaboration & Leadership, Efficiency & Accuracy

• Parametric 3D Modeling, FEA Simulation

• Concept Sketches, Technical Drawings & Renderings

• 3D Print Designs & CNC Engraving

• Architectural Design and Drafting & BIM

EDUCATION

Portland Community College Portland, OR               Graduated June 2026

Certificate, Computer Aided Design & Drafting

Lewis & Clark College
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Theatre Portland, OR       Graduated May 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Shift Lead, Puddletown Bagels Portland, OR         06/24-Present

• Provide leadership for café by ensuring business operations are met

• Ensure cash register is balanced; manage inventory and prepare ingredients

• Take and prepare customer orders kindly, accurately, and efficiently

Front of House Manager, Coho Theater Portland, OR                 09/21-Present

• Positively represent theater and manage ticket, concession, and maintenance operations 

• Greet attendees and answer questions including ticket change processes and event information

Costume Shop Assistant, Lewis & Clark College Portland, OR             01/20-05/22

• Managed 3 projects at once to support theatre production events including hand sewing, ironing, and cleaning costumes; designed and created linocut stamps for costumes

• Ensured projects were completed on time concurring with production timelines while working independently and on a team