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Gillian Smithline

Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania

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

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Front of House/ Bartender

Kelly Strayhorn Theater
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2024 - Current

As needed part time shifts at the legendary performing arts theater.

Can do all front of house including box office & ramp certified bartending.

Sewist & Shop Manager

Farnsworth Gowns
Pittsburgh, PA
07.2020 - Current
  • Sewist/ Seamstress for sweet little 100% made in Pittsburgh burial gown company.
  • I take the dress orders from the funeral homes, cut and sew the dresses, do the invoices, and shipping. Hands on throughout the whole process.
  • Streamline operations by delegating tasks efficiently to team members and monitoring progress regularly.
  • Manage inventory levels for optimal product availability, resulting in fewer stockouts and increased sales.
  • Recruited trained, and mentored a high-performing staff, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork and collaboration.
  • Streamlined store operations by delegating tasks efficiently to team members and monitoring progress regularly.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring store met its performance and sales goals.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving customer inquiries and complaints.

Sewist & Designer of Women's Lounge Wear Company

Self
Portland, OR
01.2005 - 06.2020

I ran a successful & vibrant sustainable fabrics women's lounge wear company for over ten years.

Indy Apparel was sold at weekly local craft fairs, festival booths, online & wholesale in shops all along the west coast.

Barbershop Manager & Front Desk Receptionist

Morehouse Barbers
Portland, OR
02.2017 - 11.2019
  • Sewist/ Seamstress for sweet little 100% made in Pittsburgh burial gown company.
  • I take the dress orders from the funeral homes, cut and sew the dresses, do the invoices, and shipping. Hands on throughout the whole process.
  • Streamline operations by delegating tasks efficiently to team members and monitoring progress regularly.
  • Manage inventory levels for optimal product availability, resulting in fewer stockouts and increased sales.
  • Recruited trained, and mentored a high-performing staff, fostering a positive work environment that encouraged teamwork and collaboration.
  • Streamlined store operations by delegating tasks efficiently to team members and monitoring progress regularly.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring store met its performance and sales goals.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Delivered excellent customer service by addressing and resolving customer inquiries and complaints.

Skills

    Dedicated to kind customer service, I really enjoy people & love to brighten days

    Extremely patient & love learning

  • Responsible alcohol service
  • Cash register operation
  • Service-oriented mindset
  • Professional appearance
  • Team training and development
  • Highly reliable

Accomplishments

    I recently completed a course to become a professional industrial sewing machine repair person.

Timeline

Front of House/ Bartender

Kelly Strayhorn Theater
04.2024 - Current

Sewist & Shop Manager

Farnsworth Gowns
07.2020 - Current

Barbershop Manager & Front Desk Receptionist

Morehouse Barbers
02.2017 - 11.2019

Sewist & Designer of Women's Lounge Wear Company

Self
01.2005 - 06.2020
Gillian Smithline