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Catherine Steele

Parkland

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience as an Embroidery Machine Operator at Jonathan Reed School Uniforms. Skilled in machine operation and maintenance, I consistently ensured high-quality output while fostering teamwork and effective communication. My commitment to quality control and workplace safety contributed to enhanced customer satisfaction and streamlined production processes. I have at least 10 years of hand embroidery experience, 5 years of fullfillment, backstocking, and merchandise management. Many of my cosmetology experience came along with phone etiquette, scheduling appointments with several different programs, and managing the flow of guests within said establishment.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Embroidery Machine Operator

Jonathan Reed School Uniforms
Boca Raton, FL
01.2026 - 06.2026
  • Operated embroidery machines to produce high-quality school uniforms efficiently.
  • Maintained equipment and performed routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
  • Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines consistently.
  • Monitored thread tension and fabric alignment for accurate embroidery results.
  • Implemented quality control measures to minimize defects in finished products.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring safety compliance and efficient workflow.
  • Operated computerized embroidery machine to complete work to order specification.
  • Contributed to increased customer satisfaction by consistently meeting deadlines for custom orders.
  • Streamlined production processes by performing routine maintenance on embroidery machines to ensure optimal functionality.

Assistant and Receptionist

Salon Trace
Delray Beach, FL
08.2016 - 10.2023
  • Assisted in daily salon operations, ensuring a welcoming environment for clients.
  • Managed appointment scheduling using salon management software to optimize staff utilization.
  • Provided support in inventory management, tracking product availability and assisting with restocking.
  • Collaborated with stylists to maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations during service hours.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through attentive service and effective communication skills.
  • Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.

Saks Returns Associate

Saks Fifth Avenue
Boca Raton, FL
08.2025 - 12.2025
  • Processed returns efficiently to ensure compliance with company policies.
  • Assisted in maintaining accurate inventory records for returned merchandise.
  • Collaborated with team members to streamline return processing workflows.
  • Investigate return problems and give guests solutions to difficult returns.
  • Computer skills manage returns and investigate more difficult returns.

Cosmetologist

Split Endz
Coral Springs, FL
04.2025 - 07.2025

• Did reception work, assisting, bridal work, including bridal parties, and haircut and blowdries.

Cosmetologist

The Blowout Bar
Fort Lauderdale, FL
04.2024 - 04.2025
  • Did blowdries at the pace of 40 minutes per full head of hair.
  • Did haircuts on clients as needed.
  • Booked clients appointments and managed phone calls as needed.
  • Kept a clean space to work when possible.

Style Team Member

Target
Deerfield Beach, FL
10.2019 - 10.2024
  • Trained in clothing, cash register, fulfillment, guest services, and basics to electronics.
  • Fulfillment included picking from the backroom and the floor. Even packing the shipping orders when needed.
  • Jumped in when needed, when ever needed.
  • Picking items even when time sensitive.
  • Helping guests to find items no matter what department it was in.

Education

Cosemtology

Aveda Institute
Davie, FL
07.2017

Skills

  • Visual inspections
  • Workplace safety
  • Machine operation
  • Thread selection
  • Machine maintenance
  • Packing
  • Fullfillment
  • Inventory management
  • Booking
  • Pattern alignment
  • Active listening

Timeline

Embroidery Machine Operator

Jonathan Reed School Uniforms
01.2026 - 06.2026

Saks Returns Associate

Saks Fifth Avenue
08.2025 - 12.2025

Cosmetologist

Split Endz
04.2025 - 07.2025

Cosmetologist

The Blowout Bar
04.2024 - 04.2025

Style Team Member

Target
10.2019 - 10.2024

Assistant and Receptionist

Salon Trace
08.2016 - 10.2023

Cosemtology

Aveda Institute
Catherine Steele