Alexandra Waters
Summary
I have a total of 6+ years of experience in commercial fabric industry and machinery. I am seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Machine Operator
J&R Langley
Manchester, NH
02.2017 - 05.2018
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics for production runs.
- Verified quality of completed work against project specifications to assess conformance with targets.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Kept detailed production records and identified hold-ups.
- Completed quick and safe threading and needling changing operations to keep production on schedule.
- Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
- Supported performance targets by maintaining clean and neat work areas.
- Prevented materials waste by completing accurate measurements and precise cuts.
- Handled custom adjustments to create pieces meeting unique customer requirements.
- Finalized products by attaching hardware, labels and tags and preparing shipments.
Personal Trainer
Body Tech Gym
01.2011 - 05.2015
- Designed specific workout systems for individual clients based on performance ability.
- Trained clients during strength training, cardio vascular exercise and stretching.
- Developed, planned and led personal and group fitness sessions as well as well-known specialty fitness programs.
- Explained exercise modifications and contraindicated movements to participants with history of injury.
Fashion Stylist Assistant
ZAC Fashion
01.2005 - 07.2010
- Researched current fashion trends and competitor activity.
- Cultivated lasting relationships with clients through one-on-one interactions in store environment.
- Prepared for photo shoots by collecting props and steaming and iron cloth items.
- Collaborated with other stylists to discuss exciting new trends that could be utilized in development of showroom displays.
- Constructed fashion sample garments for agents and sales representatives.
- Assisted with designing through CAD and sketching.
Education
Associate of Science - Health And Physical Education
Universidade Vila Velha
Espirito Santo, Brazil12.2008
High School Diploma -
Marista
Espirito Santo, Brazil12.1998
Skills
- Quality Assurance Controls
- Supply Chain Distribution
- Rig-Up Procedures
- Assembly and Production
- Hand and Power Tools
- Machining and Production Standards
- Assembly Procedures
- Safety Compliance
- Modifications and Adjustments
- Machinery Operation
- Settings Control and Calibration
- Project Management
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Machine Operator
J&R Langley
02.2017 - 05.2018
Personal Trainer
Body Tech Gym
01.2011 - 05.2015
Fashion Stylist Assistant
ZAC Fashion
01.2005 - 07.2010
Associate of Science - Health And Physical Education
Universidade Vila Velha
High School Diploma -
Marista