Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Seamstress
Self-employeed
Forest Hills, NY
08.2017 - Current
Trimmed away excess threads after each stitching session was completed before starting another one.
Measured and cut fabric for garments according to patterns or customer specifications.
Assisted customers in selecting fabrics, trimmings and other items needed for garment construction.
Monitored sewing machines to ensure proper operation and troubleshoot malfunctions when necessary.
Altered existing garments by taking in seams, shortening lengths, replacing zippers and buttons.
Repaired tears, rips, holes and loose seams on a variety of clothing items.
Ensured all products were completed accurately and efficiently within established timeframes.
Created custom designs based on client requests using specialized software programs.
Sewed decorative embellishments onto clothing items such as beading, embroidery or sequins.
Repaired or replaced pockets, zippers, snaps, buttons and lining with sewing machines and hand stitching.
Pressed, steamed and hung items to prepare alterations for pick-up.
Clerk Intern
Queens Communty Center
Forest Hills, New York
01.2020 - 03.2020
Assisted in organizing and filing documents.
Compiled reports on inventory levels and customer orders.
Reviewed invoices for accuracy and completeness.
Answered incoming calls, directed inquiries, and took messages.
Maintained a neat work environment by disposing of clutter daily.
Sorted mail, faxes, emails, and other correspondence items.
Responded to customer emails in a timely manner.
Received and distributed incoming mail, messages and packages to appropriate individuals.
Education
Associate of Arts - Design And Seamstress
Santo Domingo De Guzman
Medellin Colombia
06-1975
Skills
Technical Specification Writing
Budget Management
Machine Calibration
Equipment monitoring
Certification
Received Certificate from the University of Panama in Geriatric care of bedridden Elderly-2011
Certificate in Psychology with a focus on th e influence of positive reinforcement-Aprende Institute -2023
Received Certificates in Health and Nutrition -Aprende Institute-2023
Received Certificates in Caregiving for Geriatric Patients in Daily Living -Aprende Institute-2021
Received Certificate in Personal Training, focus on Health and Wellness for all ages Aprende Institute-2023