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Corey Shaw

Dallas

Summary

Experienced professional with 30+ years in the upholstery industry, specializing in automotive, planes, and boats. Skilled in operating heavy machinery, including forklifts and scissor lifts, to safely and efficiently move materials in warehouses and manufacturing facilities. Adheres to safety regulations, performs pre-shift inspections, and maintains platform stability when accessing elevated work areas. Demonstrates strong accuracy and precision in work. Proficient in using commercial/heavy-duty sewing machines and measuring techniques for furniture upholstery. Proven track record in a supervisory role.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

DC 10

IUPAT
03.2023 - Current

Fork, Scissor and Boon Lift Operator Certified:

  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.

Owner Upholsterer and Cutter

Shaw’s Upholstery
07.2020 - Current
  • Supervise projects
  • Work with owner to develop and implement process improvements
  • Manage supply inventory
  • Inspect furniture inventory upon intake: Sofas, chairs, ottomans, and other items
  • Make, restore, and/or create custom upholstered furniture utilizing hand tools
  • Utilize industry knowledge in following sketches and design specifications
  • Build furniture up with loose fiber stuffing, cotton felt, and/or foam padding to form smooth rounded surfaces
  • Fit, install, and secure material on frames utilizing hand tools, power tools, glue, cement, and staples
  • Pick up furniture and perform delivery runs
  • Perform hand and machine sewing

Lead Upholsterer and Cutter

M&M’s Custom Upholstery
10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Work with owner to develop and implement process improvements
  • Manage supply inventory
  • Inspect furniture inventory upon intake: Sofas, chairs, ottomans, and other items
  • Make, restore, and/or create custom upholstered furniture utilizing hand tools
  • Utilize industry knowledge in following sketches and design specifications
  • Build furniture up with loose fiber stuffing, cotton felt, and/or foam padding to form smooth rounded surfaces
  • Fit, install, and secure material on frames utilizing hand tools, power tools, glue, cement, and staples
  • Pick up furniture and perform delivery runs
  • Perform hand and machine sewing

Lead Upholsterer and Cutter

Holloway’s Upholstery
05.2017 - 07.2020
  • Day-to-day responsibilities include but not limited to the following:
  • Lead/Supervise projects
  • Work with owner to develop and implement process improvements
  • Manage supply inventory
  • Inspect furniture inventory upon intake: Sofas, chairs, ottomans, and other items
  • Make, restore, and/or create custom upholstered furniture utilizing hand tools
  • Utilize industry knowledge in following sketches and design specifications
  • Build furniture up with loose fiber stuffing, cotton felt, and/or foam padding to form smooth rounded surfaces
  • Fit, install, and secure material on frames utilizing hand tools, power tools, glue, cement, and staples
  • Pick up furniture and perform delivery runs
  • Perform hand and machine sewing

Upholsterer and Cutter

Shaw and Son’s Mobil Trim
05.1983 - 03.2015
  • Day-to-day responsibilities included but not limited to the following:
  • Fabricated and installed upholstery, cover panels and made sample patterns for aircraft, automobiles and boats
  • Specialty in convertible tops, headliners, carpet, seats and door panels
  • Worked with fabric, vinyl and leather hides, composites and other materials using specified adhesives, sewing equipment, hardware, carpets and installed panels using hand tools and various power tools
  • Cut and surge carpets, fabricate various metal parts, fit panels/windows/cabin head liners/upper sidewalls, lower side panels and hatch panels
  • Assisted with marketing and promotions of the business by going to B2B to hand out cards, flyers and showed work portfolio’s to pitch to potential clients
  • Foster relationships with current clients and potential

Education

High School Diploma -

W.W. Samuel High School
Dallas
01-1988

Skills

  • Certified Forklift Operator
  • Certified Scissor Lift Operator
  • Certified Boon Lift Operator
  • Pre-shift Inspections
  • Microsoft Word
  • Facebook Instagram
  • Problem-solving
  • Customer service
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Forklift Operator
  • Boom Lift Operator
  • Scissor Lift Operator

Timeline

DC 10

IUPAT
03.2023 - Current

Lead Upholsterer and Cutter

M&M’s Custom Upholstery
10.2021 - 05.2022

Owner Upholsterer and Cutter

Shaw’s Upholstery
07.2020 - Current

Lead Upholsterer and Cutter

Holloway’s Upholstery
05.2017 - 07.2020

Upholsterer and Cutter

Shaw and Son’s Mobil Trim
05.1983 - 03.2015
  • Forklift Operator
  • Boom Lift Operator
  • Scissor Lift Operator

High School Diploma -

W.W. Samuel High School
Corey Shaw