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Anna Steffen

Columbus

Summary

Dynamic Industrial Sewing professional with a proven track record at Willowwood, excelling in production speed and garment fabrication. Skilled in sewing machine maintenance and adept at building strong relationships, ensuring seamless operations and superior craftsmanship.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Willowwood
11.2020 - Current
  • Streamlined the manufacturing process by swiftly completing assigned tasks according to established guidelines and specifications.
  • Established positive working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, and other departments to foster a collaborative atmosphere and contribute to overall company success.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in adjusting to new product lines or modifications within existing ones–ensuring seamless transitions during changeovers.
  • Improved production efficiency by consistently meeting and exceeding daily quotas in sewing operations.
  • Mastered operation of multiple industrial sewing machines for increased versatility within the production facility.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs and maintenance to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Boosted company reputation for superior craftsmanship by consistently producing high-quality limb liners that met or exceeded customer expectations.

Seamstress

Galls
10.2019 - 02.2020
  • Collaborated with sales associates to recommend appropriate alteration services based on individual customer needs.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and resolving issues promptly.
  • Improved garment fit and overall quality by skillfully making alterations and repairs to uniform items.
  • Applied and replaced identifying patches, buttons, rank insignias and ribbons for multiple police, fire, military and transportation organizations.

Seamstress

HighCom Armor
06.2019 - 08.2019
  • Operated sewing machines to construct soft armor and other tactical carriers and gear.
  • Inspected finished garments to address flaws and verify adherence to quality standards.
  • Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.

Drapery Seamstress and Staging Technician

L!VE
04.2016 - 05.2019
  • Tend to all maintenance of drapery and staging, including build, repair and upkeep of drape, metal and small stage pieces.
  • Effectively collaborated with team members to fabricate large-scale scenery elements which resulted in meeting strict deadlines without compromising quality standards.
  • Tended to sewing machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Maintained inventory records for drapery and staging pieces.
  • Check load lists for accuracy using R2 Rental software.
  • Prepare/load/unload/and return all drapery and staging needs for events, concerts, trade-shows and corporate events.

Donor Records Coordinator

Columbus Association for the Performing Arts
04.2014 - 07.2015
  • Maintained donor database for Five companies, ensuring all account information was accurate and current.
  • Processed gift and pledge entry and generated gift acknowledgement tax receipts.
  • Generated donor lists for processing of mailings and donor acknowledgements.

Tour Coordinator/Operations Associate

Columbus Association for the Performing Arts
06.2000 - 04.2014
  • Coordinated booking public tours of multiple venues with personnel and volunteer docents.
  • Organized and maintained a system for tracking film inventory, deliveries and permits.
  • Provided excellent customer service for patrons and clients of the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, CAPA, Opera Columbus and CATCO/Phoenix Theatres.

Alterations Specialist

David's Bridal
04.2007 - 10.2008
  • Contributed to increased store revenue through upselling additional alteration services when appropriate.
  • Assisted clients with fitting appointments, ensuring accurate measurements and garment adjustments.
  • Altered and hemmed formal gowns to create custom-fitted styles.
  • Applied and replaced decorative sequins, beading and ribbons to enhance and repair garments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre

The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH
06-2001

Skills

  • Production speed
  • Zipper installation
  • Fabric and pattern cutting
  • Operates industrial & home sewing machines
  • Sergers, blind-hem, flat seamer & zig-zag
  • Sewing machine maintenance
  • Garment fabrication
  • Multiple hand sewing techniques
  • Bead embroidery
  • Historical clothing construction techniques
  • Treadle machine repair/operation
  • Deadline adherence

Timeline

Industrial Sewing Machine Operator

Willowwood
11.2020 - Current

Seamstress

Galls
10.2019 - 02.2020

Seamstress

HighCom Armor
06.2019 - 08.2019

Drapery Seamstress and Staging Technician

L!VE
04.2016 - 05.2019

Donor Records Coordinator

Columbus Association for the Performing Arts
04.2014 - 07.2015

Alterations Specialist

David's Bridal
04.2007 - 10.2008

Tour Coordinator/Operations Associate

Columbus Association for the Performing Arts
06.2000 - 04.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Theatre

The Ohio State University

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