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Claire Hunzeker

Salt Lake City

Summary

Seasoned tailor adept at designing and altering garments made from all types of fabrics and materials. Strong skills in sewing, and taking accurate measurements. Knowledgeable about fit, form, and fashion.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Tailor

UWM Men's Shop
Murray
05.2022 - Current
  • Maintain a high standard of quality tailoring for high-end suits and clothing to ensure a perfect fit and customer satisfaction.
  • Operate all industry-standard sewing machines and tools to perform tailoring tasks efficiently.
  • Mark and measure all garments accurately.
  • Work on all basic and advanced alterations for Men's clothing.
  • Problem-solve, adapt, and practice developing my craft for speed, quality, efficiency, and seamless work.
  • Collaborate and work with team members to grow together and to provide the best service.

Weaver

Self Employed
Salt lake City
01.2018 - Current
  • I have a 48-inch wide Scandinavian loom at home that I operate and weave on to produce high-quality fabrics, from rugs to finer silk and cotton blankets.
  • This is a passion of mine, in addition to tailoring and garment construction.
  • It is largely a self-taught endeavor, requiring lots of research, sourcing materials, and practice.
  • From this skill, I have also taught myself how to reweave fabrics to repair holes in a way that the repair is virtually invisible, also known as "French weaving."

Tailor

Nordstrom
Salt Lake City
01.2024 - 12.2024
  • Fit customers in a friendly and professional way to ensure their satisfaction, marking, and pinning garments by industry and company standards.
  • Perform tailoring task on both Men and Women's clothing. Marking accurately, measuring accurately, and sewing to a high standard of professional industry standards, using industrial sewing machines.
  • Keep all tickets, documentation, and shop organized and accurate to ensure a good workflow in the shop.
  • Communicate with customers in person or on the phone to resolve any complaints or issues in a friendly, effective way.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Rocky Mountain College of Art And Design
Lakewood, CO

Textiles

Marshfield School of Weaving
Montpelier, VT

Skills

  • Garment fitting
  • Industrial sewing
  • Fabric alteration
  • Garment construction
  • Customer service
  • Quality assurance
  • Project management
  • Team collaboration

Timeline

Tailor

Nordstrom
01.2024 - 12.2024

Tailor

UWM Men's Shop
05.2022 - Current

Weaver

Self Employed
01.2018 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Graphic Design

Rocky Mountain College of Art And Design

Textiles

Marshfield School of Weaving