Independent Designer And Seamstress resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Professional Summary
Dependable, creative, enthusiast artist with 10 plus years work experience in specialty clothing design looking to establish myself in the field of high-quality design. Utilizing a unique skillset of creating a;uthentic historical clothing and accessories. I bring willingness, enthusiasm and a positive attitude along with experience in a variety of artistic fields to my work.
Skills
Advanced sewing skills
Embroidery
Tailoring, fitting, and alterations
Good understanding of pattern drafting
Strong knowledge of historical clothing design and fabrics of the Middle Ages.
Excellent color matching/paint mixing skills with sensitivity to subtle differences
Skilled in interior/exterior specialty finishes in a variety of mediums
Power tools: drill; rotary, table, miter, band, jig, reciprocating saws; Roto-Zip, Dremmel; sander; nail gun
Management experience
Works well with others
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Dependable, willing, and teachable
Genuine concern for client satisfaction
Pride in workmanship
Flexible schedule capability
Willing to travel, drivers license, passport
Work History
03/2010 to CurrentIndependent Designer and Seamstress2K | , , Designed and constructed custom costumes for individuals and families, toddler to adult, mostly for Renaissance and medieval reenactment: unique cloaks, gowns, hoods, hats, spats. Also, have created clothing based on others' design, including pattern drafting and fitting, alterations. Consulted on interior design.
05/1996 to CurrentArtist; painting, design consultation, faux finishes, specialty propsGabrielle Carey, Muralist Gabrielle McLean 949-514-1593 | City, STATE, Artist associate in creating custom murals, mostly children's rooms and nurseries, but also in hospitals, offices, retail stores, and homes. Color consultation, party decor & signage, antique finishes, custom themes with 3-D elements, from simple cutouts to elaborate sewing design and ainted details.
04/1996 to 09/2012Artist; faux painting and plaster finishesDesign By Touch, Suzi Kokenda 818-599-4926 | City, STATE, Assisted in all areas of job preparation, execution, and clean up: interior and exterior painted faux finishes on walls and furniture, acrylic and alkyld based products, linseed oil, shellac, varnish, and stains, as well as Venetian plaster finishes.
03/1996 to 07/1997ArtistMural Environments, Roger Dolin 818-902-1218 | City, STATE, Entry level position assisting with basic painted finishes, mural backgrounds, and wall preparation in homes, hospitals, and retail stores.
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