Caroline Cole
Milan,OH
Summary
Skilled with strong focus on delivering high-quality results through precision and craftsmanship. Known for seamless collaboration and adaptability in dynamic environments. Expertise includes pattern design, working with Optitex software, Excell and I'm commitment to achieving optimal results satisfaction.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Pattern Design
Norwalk Furniture
03.2015 - Current
- Improved pattern design process by streamlining communication between team members and optimizing workflow.
- Applied design patterns consistently throughout projects, facilitating easier updates and modifications as requirements evolved over time.
- Managed incoming calls and emails to support factory production.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Provided technical support to production personnel.
- Enhanced garment fit by creating precise patterns and making necessary adjustments.
- Computed dimensions of patterns according to sizes.
- Used Optitex to draw details on outlined parts to indicate positions of pleats, button holes, and other features.
- Served as a liaison between design, production, and technical teams to address any discrepancies or concerns regarding patterns or fit issues.
- Contributed to timely product launches by consistently meeting deadlines for pattern completion and revisions.
- Used scissors and knives to position and cut out master or sample patterns.
Quality Control Inspector
Janesville Acoustics
02.1997 - 11.2014
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Maintained compliance with industry regulations through meticulous record-keeping and documentation of inspection results.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss progress and results, providing ideas and suggestions for improvement.
- Identified and documented quality discrepancies for management to develop resolutions.
- Enhanced product quality by conducting detailed inspections of incoming materials, ensuring alignment with company standards.
- Enhanced safety standards by rigorously enforcing workplace safety protocols during quality inspections.
- Implemented digital tracking system for quality control reports, improving accessibility and review efficiency.
- Updated quality control records and reports.
- Trained other workers in inspection and testing procedures.
- Followed safety protocols while handling hazardous materials.
- Repaired faults, reassembled products, and completed additional tests.
- Provided technical support to production personnel.
Education
High School Diploma -
Monroeville High School
Monroeville, OH06-1984
Timeline
Pattern Design
Norwalk Furniture
03.2015 - Current
Quality Control Inspector
Janesville Acoustics
02.1997 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Monroeville High School
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