Amadou Bah
Fashion Designer
New Cumberland,PA
Summary
More than 20 years of experience in garment construction, alterations, and custom fittings. Adept at collaborating with team members to ensure high-quality results and client satisfaction. Skilled in fabric selection, pattern making, and precision sewing. Reliable and adaptable, consistently meeting changing customer needs.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
7
7
Certification
Work History
Tailor/Seamstress
Giovanni's Tailor Shop
10.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality alteration and repairs for clothing and drapery.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized tailoring services and alterations.
- Repaired and replaced defective garment pockets, pocket flags and coat linings.
- Developed customer trust by consistently delivering superior quality alterations and repairs within promised timelines.
- Altered patterns to fit client requirements.
- Drew patterns and cut fabric pieces, assembled, and sewed to create wearable garment.
- Created new garments based on established parameters or specific body measurements.
- Maintained sewing machines and equipment, ensuring optimal performance for precise workmanship.
- Let out and took in seams in suits and other garments to improve fit.
- Increased repeat clientele through expert craftsmanship and attention to detail in garment alterations.
- Repaired garments and corrected construction mistakes.
Manager
Flyba Style Couture
03.2016 - 10.2023
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
- Achieved departmental goals by developing and executing strategic plans and performance metrics.
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
- Built high-performing teams through effective recruitment, onboarding, and talent development initiatives.
- Created unique and trendsetting garments, securing a loyal customer base and positive media coverage.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized styling advice and outfit recommendations based on their individual needs and preferences.
Fashion Designer
Bambine
02.2013 - 09.2015
- Created unique and trendsetting garments, securing a loyal customer base and positive media coverage.
- Worked closely with production teams to ensure high-quality manufacturing and timely delivery of products.
- Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.
- I traced, cut and assembled the clothes to the client's taste
Embroidery Operator
Dior Creation
07.2009 - 09.2012
- Streamlined workflow with effective organization of raw materials, tools, and finished products in designated areas.
- Promoted continuous improvement by staying updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in embroidery.
- Improved operational efficiency through proactive troubleshooting of potential machine malfunctions before they impacted production schedules.
- Boosted customer satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail while executing complex embroidery designs flawlessly.
- Consistently delivered high-quality results by calibrating machinery and optimizing parameters for different projects' requirements.
- Optimized machine performance by selecting appropriate needles, threads, and backing materials for various fabric types.
- Supported a positive work culture within the team by actively participating in meetings, sharing knowledge, and giving constructive feedback.
- Demonstrated adaptability by efficiently transitioning between diverse assignments as dictated by changing production needs.
- Increased production efficiency by performing routine maintenance on embroidery machines and addressing minor technical issues promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe working environment by adhering to established safety protocols and best practices in machine operation.
Education
Complete Suit in The 5th Category
Lamine Seye
Medina/Dakar, SénégalCultural And Creative Industries
Lafaaac
08-2023
UNITED NATIONS
01-2023
Morphology And Fashion Design
B-event
Kaloum/Conakry, Guinea08-2022
Associate of Arts - Fashion
C.C.C. MAMADOU LAMINE KEBE
Medina/Dakar, Sénégal09-2014
High School Diploma -
Medine
Medina/Dakar, Sénégal12-2001
Skills
- Cutting
- Alterations
- Sewing
- Custom tailoring
- Ironing
- fix and maintain machines
- Serger operation
- Embroidery
- Customer measurement
- Pattern making
- Fashion design
- Computer skills
Certification
- Certificate in Standard Size Study- Measurement- Tracing- Cutting- Assembly and Finishing [Complexe de couture-Confection MAMADOU LAMINE KEBE FORMATION PRODUCTION- MULTISERVICES] [2014]
- Certificate in entrepreneurship training In the culture of sub-Saharan Africa] [LAFAAAC] [2023]
- Certificate in Complete tailor's apprenticeship 5th category [LAMINE SEYE] [2000-2009]
- Certificate awarded for training on the Prevention of sexual harassment and abuse by the personnel of the United Nations United Nations work harmoniously on behalf of the United Nations (UNDP-Guinea); awareness course (ITC) of the anti-fraud and anti-fraud framework Against the corruption of the ITC and in BSAFE [United Nations] [2021]
- Certified of as a sign of recognition of the Good collaboration established [CEFORM] [2022]
- Satisfaction awarded by [ORPHANS DAY] for participation in the 1st edition of the special orphan day [2018]
- Satisfaction awarded by [ORPHANS DAY] for participation in the 2nd edition of the special day of orphans [2019]
- Satisfaction awarded by [COEUR DES ANGES] for participation in The special day of poor children [2022]
- Satisfaction awarded by [RIIM FASHION] for participation in the Fashion show of the launch of the creative brand [2018]
- Satisfaction awarded by [Weekend DE LA MODE] for participation in the Fashion Week [2019]
Languages
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Limited Working
Poular (guinea)
Native or Bilingual
Wolof (Sénégal)
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- Manager of a fashion company [ Flyba-Style Couture] who presented custom-made clothing, ready-to-wear and accessories. from tailoring to delivery
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Tailor/Seamstress
Giovanni's Tailor Shop
10.2024 - Current
Manager
Flyba Style Couture
03.2016 - 10.2023
Fashion Designer
Bambine
02.2013 - 09.2015
Embroidery Operator
Dior Creation
07.2009 - 09.2012
Complete Suit in The 5th Category
Lamine Seye
Cultural And Creative Industries
Lafaaac
UNITED NATIONS
Morphology And Fashion Design
B-event
Associate of Arts - Fashion
C.C.C. MAMADOU LAMINE KEBE
High School Diploma -
Medine
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