Dialaysia Whittaker
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Journalist
Los Angeles Collegian
02.2024 - Current
- Wrote pieces and news stories for Los Angeles Collegian publication.
- Developed story ideas and conducted interviews.
- Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
- Performed research and checked facts to maintain high standard of journalistic integrity.
Seamstress
Self Employed Services
03.2016 - Current
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
- Ensured accurate measurements were taken for each client''s project, resulting in well-fitting final products that required minimal adjustments.
- Drew patterns and cut fabric pieces, assembled, and sewed to create wearable garment.
- Expanded clientele base through targeted marketing efforts showcasing unique sewing skills and exceptional craftsmanship abilities.
- Managed inventory effectively by tracking supplies usage trends, ensuring necessary materials were always readily available for upcoming projects.
- Assisted customers with garment selection, offering expert advice on sizing, fabrics, and styles to ensure optimal fit and satisfaction.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to various sewing tasks, including garment repairs, alterations, or custom clothing creation.
- Altered and hemmed velvet and satin garments to create custom-fitted styles.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing timely and precise sewing services for various types of garments.
- Measured and cut fabric for garment construction according to customer specifications.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through excellent customer service skills and attention to detail in every project undertaken.
Education
Associate of Arts - Journalism
Los Angeles Southwest College
Los Angeles, CA12.2024
Skills
- Writing and editing
- Deadline Management
- Storytelling abilities
- Interviewing skill
- Story Development
- Video Editing Capabilities
- News Reporting
- Social media proficiency
- Broadcast media
- Teleprompter use
- Hand Sewing Techniques
- Fabric Cutting
- Alterations expertise
- Seam finishing
- Patterning skills
- Fitting adjustments
- Hemming techniques
- Stitching repairs
Timeline
Journalist
Los Angeles Collegian
02.2024 - Current
Seamstress
Self Employed Services
03.2016 - Current
Associate of Arts - Journalism
Los Angeles Southwest College