self employed seamtress resume example with 20+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
Dedicated seamtress knowledgeable about constructing, labeling and decorating products in high-volume, deadline-driven production settings. Possesses technical skills that include zipper installation, fabric cut and sew construction. Interprets patterns and operates sewing equipment to create products to specification. Efficient seamtress with great planning, problem-solving and multitasking skills. Proven history of sewing garment parts, maintaining quality in completed products and meeting or exceeding productivity goals. Skilled in overlock, cover stitch and zig-zag machine operations.
Accomplishments
Supervised team of 9 staff members.
Skills
Digital design
Retouching and color correction
Canon Mark II proficient
Visual design
Work History
Self Employed Seamtress, 01/2006 to Current Aimbridge Hospitality – Mansfield, OH,
Drew patterns and cut fabric pieces, assembled and sewed to create wearable garment.
Assessed tuxedos and suits for fit and pinned altering folds or marks on cloth at seams, darts and necklines to indicate tailoring and alterations to be made.
Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
Conferred with designer to determine types of material and garment styles desired.
Performed custom bridal gown fittings and completed alterations with eye toward quality and sense of urgency.
Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
Estimated costs of alterations for customers to make decisions before sewing work began.
Determined appropriate repair solution based on garment damage to employ proper tools or equipment.
Safety and Security Officer, 10/2005 to 07/2019 Stmarys County Public Schools – City, STATE,
Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.
Authorized entrance papers and granted or denied entrance to building.
Performed deep searches and pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and items such as weapons.
Monitored central alarm systems for fire, intrusion and duress alarms and responded to emergencies weekly.
Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention in order to prevent access to restricted areas.
Conducted patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
Warned offenders about rule infractions and Jessications and verbally evicted Jessicators from premises.
Notified police, fire department and emergency services of on-campus incidents.
Enforced ongoing and special event parking regulations and issued parking tickets to Jessicators.
Conducted regular campus security patrols and handled all incidents promptly to maintain overall safety for staff, students and visitors.
Obtained CPR, First Aid and certifications in preparation for on-campus emergencies.
Improved knowledge of security services available to students and campus personnel by participating in workshops and trainings.
Supervised other campus security personnel and provided procedural and situational guidance.
Participated in ongoing training and professional development programs to maintain updated knowledge of security procedures and technologies.
Utilized radio, telephone and communications equipment to contact other on-campus personnel and external authorities.
Administered CPR and first aid to resuscitate individuals while waiting for emergency medical responders to arrive.
Guided periodic property safety inspections and oversaw remedial action to identified potential hazards
Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
Remained calm, assertive and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Dixion Clothing, 07/1998 to 12/2005 McKays – City, STATE,
Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
Performed custom bridal gown fittings and completed alterations with eye toward quality and sense of urgency.
Altered and hemmed gowns and tuxedo garments to create custom-fitted styles.
Generated seaming, hemming and alterations revenue by scheduling consultations and appointment to meet 100% of sales goals.
Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
Estimated costs of alterations for customers to make decisions before sewing work began.
Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Liaised and followed-up regularly with management on completion of alterations to communicate, model and enforce company policies, core values and goals.
Head Seamstress, 03/1985 to 06/1998 Leggett/ Belk – City, STATE,
Repaired and replaced defective garment parts, including pockets, pocket flags and coat linings.
Assessed merchandise mix to continually broaden and improve assortments.
Repaired garments and corrected construction mistakes.
Managed customer expectations with open consultations and frequent communication.
Read pins from previous fittings and other professionals to complete changes.
Generated seaming, hemming and alterations revenue by scheduling consultations and appointment to meet 100% of sales goals.
Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
Located and picked merchandise weighing up to 25 pounds to fulfill 15 daily customer orders.
Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for Sew operations.
Conferred with designer to determine types of material and garment styles desired.
Set appropriate stops and guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule or template.
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
Education
High School Diploma: , Expected in 06/1974 to Calvert Senior High - Prince Frederick, MD, GPA: Status -
No Degree: Dressmaking And Tailoring, Expected in to Life Time Career School - Harrison Pa, GPA: Status -
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