Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Sewing
Languages
Timeline
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Frances Peters

Green Valley,AZ

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Seamstress position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Focused professional knowledgeable about devising innovative solutions to diverse business concerns and goals. Strategic and forward-thinking leader with self-motivated and tactical mindset. Excellent relationship-building and critical thinking skills with determined and decisive nature.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Seamstress

Self-employed
06.2008 - Current
  • Perform sewing and embroidery.
  • Use a Brother sewing machine/embroidery machine.
  • Use a regular sewing machine
  • Use a serger sewing machine
  • Make dresses.
  • Alter dresses.
  • Hem pants and dresses make quilts.
  • Make table runners and place mats.


Painter

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold
07.2003 - 07.2007
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
  • Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
  • Operated power sprayers and hand tools to prepare and paint large areas.
  • Protected surfaces from damage and spills by using drop cloths prior to and during painting.
  • Repaired wall holes and scrapes.
  • Applied primer, paints, varnishes and lacquers to walls and surfaces using traditional and sprayer methods.
  • Evaluated completed work for quality and adherence to standards and client requirements.
  • Calculated amount of paint and other materials needed for each job accurately.
  • Kept accurate records of paint supplies and other materials.
  • Mixed and blended paints according to specified colors and consistency.
  • Taped off areas to prevent overspray and other accidents.
  • Patched cracks, holes and other imperfections in walls and other surfaces.
  • Followed safety procedures and properly used protective gear while painting.
  • Prepared surfaces for painting or staining by removing old paint and applying primers.
  • Primed and sealed surfaces to best support paint coats.
  • Used airless sprayers, rollers, brushes and other painting tools to accomplish job tasks.
  • Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
  • Applied various types of paints and other finishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
  • Corrected surface imperfections by filling cracks, holes and joints.
  • Repaired drywall and plaster prior to painting.
  • Performed regular preventive maintenance on tools and equipment to support best quality of work.
  • Removed wallpaper and sanded surfaces to prepare for paint application.
  • Selected appropriate type of paint and other materials for specific surfaces.
  • Utilized brushes and rollers to create various textures.
  • Calculated accurate amounts of materials and estimated time for planned jobs.
  • Mixed paint, varnish, shellac and lacquer to desired consistencies.
  • Mixed, matched and blended colors to produce desired effects.

Education

High School Diploma -

Ajo High School
Ajo, AZ
05.1972

Skills

  • Technical Proficiency
  • Positive Reinforcement
  • Running Errands
  • Operational Standards
  • Household Chores
  • Housekeeping
  • Household Support
  • Creative Thinking
  • Strategic Decision-Making
  • Records Management Systems
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Financial Management

Accomplishments

    Became first female to accept and finish painting apprenticeship at Freeport McMoran Copper

Sewing

Sewing is now my hobby and I sew for myself, my family and my friends. I make dresses, costumes and embroidery table runners and quilts. I hem pants and dresses and take them in too.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Seamstress

Self-employed
06.2008 - Current

Painter

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold
07.2003 - 07.2007

High School Diploma -

Ajo High School
Frances Peters