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Antoinette Marie Bray

Houston,TX

Summary

Integral team player with over 55 years, of tailoring services, who demonstrates the delivery of responsible and compassionate customer care. Providing quality Alterations for Male and Female clothing, along with care of the garment. In have a strong work ethic with a professional demeanor and great initiative, while providing support to team members, customers that generate sales.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Tailor /Seamstress

Tailored Brand
Houston, TX
08.1987 - 09.2024
  • Provided high-quality alteration and repairs for clothing and drapery.
  • Increased repeat clientele through expert craftsmanship and attention to detail in garment alterations.
  • Repaired garments and corrected construction mistakes.
  • Completed fittings with models and customers and pinned garments for planned alterations.
  • Maintained sewing machines and equipment, ensuring optimal performance for precise workmanship.
  • Fitted and studied basted garments on customers and marked areas requiring alterations.
  • Took up and let down hems to shorten or lengthen garment parts.
  • Let out and took in seams in suits and other garments to improve fit.
  • Developed customer trust by consistently delivering superior quality alterations and repairs within promised timelines.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing personalized tailoring services and alterations.
  • Repaired and replaced defective garment pockets, pocket flags and coat linings.
  • Promoted a positive working environment by sharing knowledge and expertise with colleagues and fostering a collaborative atmosphere among the team members.
  • Streamlined fitting and alteration process, reducing turnaround time for customers.
  • Delivered training sessions for new hires on tailoring techniques and customer service excellence.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Enhanced garment fit and customer satisfaction by accurately altering clothing to meet specifications.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in team environment.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Worked well with team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area and verified safe and proper equipment functionality to reduce downtime.

Tailor /Seamstress

Z- Tailor by George Zimmer
Dallas, TX - Carrollton, TX - Plano, TX
08.2015 - 03.2016

Z -Tailors, a company created by George Zimmer , around 2016, where if a customer would need alterations on a garment , would contact online, the services of a Tailor ( Z Tailor) to come to their place of work , or home to have garment fitted , then take garment(s) home to alter and press for delivery , then return garment to customer in five days.. This is something done outside of regular full-time position..

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

San Jacinto Community College
Pasadena, TX 77640

Skills

  • Sewing
  • Hand Stitching
  • Fittings
  • Clothing Repair
  • Sewing Techniques
  • Zipper Installation
  • Fitting adjustments
  • Repairs
  • Alterations
  • Fabric Cutting
  • Custom tailoring
  • Materials knowledge
  • Superb attention to detail
  • Pocket placement
  • Seam finishing
  • Pressing techniques
  • Measuring skills
  • Garment construction
  • Alterations expertise
  • Serger operation
  • Item fittings
  • Machine sewing
  • Repairs and corrections
  • Garment alterations

Timeline

Tailor /Seamstress

Z- Tailor by George Zimmer
08.2015 - 03.2016

Tailor /Seamstress

Tailored Brand
08.1987 - 09.2024

Bachelor of Arts - Fashion Design

San Jacinto Community College
Antoinette Marie Bray