Desmond Hesson
GLEN BURNIE,MD
Summary
Adept at maximizing productivity and quality, my tenure at THE PETTING ZOO showcased my expertise in machine operation and deadline management. Leveraging skills in machine maintenance and precision stitching, I enhanced production efficiency and customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of high-quality embroidered pieces, embodying a commitment to excellence and safety. Mechanically inclined embroidery machine operator with proven skills in computerized customization, prioritization and productivity. Strong analytical aptitude and problem-solving skills to convert conception from development to design. Highly organized and diligent with good teamwork abilities. Creative [Job Title] with history of sewing [Type] products and executing tasks to contribute to team success. Skilled in running different machine types and sizes, producing diverse products and using range of stitches. Displays sense of urgency in completing tasks and meeting deadlines.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Embroidery Machine Operator
THE PETTING ZOO
07.2012 - 07.2025
- Consistently met tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of quality control over finished embroidered pieces.
- Designed proof sample to submit to client for approval.
- Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring safety compliance and efficient workflow.
- Maximized productivity through skillful prioritization of tasks based on urgency and complexity of each project.
- Determined size and thread requirement to load machine bobbins.
- Tracked and restocked production supply and inventory of thread and material.
- Operated computerized embroidery machine to complete work to order specification.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring adequate supplies of materials for seamless production continuation.
- Ensured precise pattern placement through careful interpretation of design specifications provided by clients or designers.
- Prevented downtime due to technical issues by proactively identifying potential problems with machines and addressing them promptly.
- Contributed to increased customer satisfaction by consistently meeting deadlines for custom orders.
- Achieved consistent results by properly aligning fabrics on the embroidery hoop before starting each project.
- Streamlined production processes by performing routine maintenance on embroidery machines to ensure optimal functionality.
Education
High School Diploma -
North County High School
Glen Burnie, MD05.2003
Skills
- Visual inspections
- Workplace Safety
- Machine Operation
- Thread Selection
- Machine Maintenance
- Deadline Management
- Production Planning
- Precision Stitching
- Hooping Techniques
- Color coordination
- Stitch Density Adjustment
- Machine diagnostics
- Equipment monitoring
- Machine Calibration
- Specialty designs
Timeline
Embroidery Machine Operator
THE PETTING ZOO
07.2012 - 07.2025
High School Diploma -
North County High School
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