Garrett Spruiel
Blue springs,MO
Summary
Experienced in sashiko mending, alterations, and textile repair. Skilled in hand and machine sewing, seam and hem repairs, patching, and working with various fabrics. Detail-oriented, patient, dedicated to craftsmanship, garment durability, and sustainable fashion.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Server
BABAS PANTRY
04.2024 - Current
- Designed and printed over 50 accurate, easy-to-read food pantry labels daily to support organized inventory management and efficient food production, while delivering exceptional customer service in a relaxed environment, collaborating with kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order delivery, and training new servers on menu items, service techniques, and restaurant protocols for opening and closing shifts.
Bike Mechanic
816 Bike Collective
12.2022 - Current
- Assisted and supervised community volunteers while training junior mechanics on repair techniques and customer service, implementing streamlined workflows that reduced repair turnaround times, troubleshooting and delegating customer needs, selling specific bike-related merchandise, and diagnosing and repairing bicycles to ensure optimal performance and safety.
Delivery Driver
Amazon
05.2024 - 12.2024
- Achieved timely deliveries by efficiently transporting packages to designated locations, ensured vehicle safety through regular inspections and maintained exceptional cleanliness standards, reduced delivery times and fuel costs by optimizing routes with GPS technology, and promptly resolved customer inquiries while providing timely updates on delivery status.
Lead Plantsman
Family Tree Nursery, Liberty MO
03.2022 - 10.2023
- Skilled in installing plant material efficiently and surpassing customer expectations. Responsibilities involve digging holes, managing job priorities, regularly lifting at least 100 pounds, maintaining a valid driver’s license, and operating a 1-ton truck.
Team Lead
Colonial Gardens, Blue Springs
11.2020 - 12.2022
- Supervised crew members at installation and delivery sites. Planted a variety of trees, flowers, and shrubs. Made outbound calls and provided accurate plant care instructions to clients. Maintained the appearance of display trees through routine pruning. Cleared sites of debris and fallen limbs while following safety protocols. Operated the company delivery truck and trailer to transport trees to job sites.
Receiver
Kohl’s Distribution Center, Blue Springs
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Rearranged and re-packaged boxes to ensure essential items are prominently displayed. Conducted scanning of boxes to verify that correspondence numbers matched with those on the truck. Monitored the train line printer diligently to prevent jams caused by excessive traffic. Positioned boxes along the line to ensure correct orientation, facilitating ease of scanning.
Sales Associate
H&M, Independence Mall
01.2019 - 08.2020
- Maintained an attractive sales floor, unloaded, restocked, and tagged merchandise. Greeted customers, assisted with inquiries, and supported team members while completing tasks efficiently.
Sales Associate
Sears, Independence Mall
10.2017 - 07.2018
- Counted cash at the register, sold and stocked handcrafted tools, oversaw inventory list. Ensured areas are kept clean. working at a job that evolves physical labor and learning new skills that are useful later on. Enrolled customers in Sears Rewards program and upsold membership benefits.
Education
Professional Photography Certificate - Photography
New York Institute of Photography
New York, NY06.2021
High School Diploma - Hallmark Photography Explorers
Hallmark Corporate
Kansas City09.2020
High School Diploma -
Acellus HomeSchool Academy
Kansas City, KS05.2020
Skills
- Hand sewing techniques
- Garment repair
- Strong Teaching capabilities
- Active listening
- Strong ability to troubleshoot issues and perform necessary repairs
- Excellent time management and organizational abilities
- Experience with bike-specific tools
- Licensed driver
- Experience with operating XL trucks and vans
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Film Photography
- Cooking
- Cleanliness standards
- Lifting 50
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Amazon
05.2024 - 12.2024
Server
BABAS PANTRY
04.2024 - Current
Bike Mechanic
816 Bike Collective
12.2022 - Current
Lead Plantsman
Family Tree Nursery, Liberty MO
03.2022 - 10.2023
Receiver
Kohl’s Distribution Center, Blue Springs
01.2022 - 03.2022
Team Lead
Colonial Gardens, Blue Springs
11.2020 - 12.2022
Sales Associate
H&M, Independence Mall
01.2019 - 08.2020
Sales Associate
Sears, Independence Mall
10.2017 - 07.2018
Professional Photography Certificate - Photography
New York Institute of Photography
High School Diploma - Hallmark Photography Explorers
Hallmark Corporate
High School Diploma -
Acellus HomeSchool Academy