Summary
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Work History
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Languages
Interests
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Gretchen Peacock

San Diego,United States

Summary

Skilled Alterations Specialist with a proven track record at David's Bridal, Christina's Fashions, Winsome Brides, along with her own personal clientele base. Enhancing customer satisfaction through expert designing and alterations skills. Demonstrates exceptional client relationship skills, leading to increased repeat business and referrals. Team player known for quickly mastering new techniques and delivering high-quality, custom-fitted garments.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Alterations Specialist/Seamstress/Designer

Christina's Fashions
01.2023 - Current
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and referrals.
  • Pinned Ladie's Formalwear and Wedding Gowns to customer for a perfect fit
  • Sewed and or re-designed garment to customer's requests, resulting in extremely happy and satisfied customers
  • Chosen as the most advanced seamstress reserved for the pickiest of customers

Alterations Specialist

David's Bridal
02.2018 - Current
  • Assisted clients with fitting appointments, ensuring accurate measurements and garment adjustments.
  • Provided exceptional customer service, addressing client concerns and resolving issues promptly.
  • Maintained an organized workspace, keeping track of client orders and timelines for completion.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new skills required for unique or challenging alteration requests
  • Offered personalized consultations and recommendations for custom alterations projects.
  • Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
  • Altered and hemmed Wedding Gown and Bridesmaid garments to create custom-fitted styles.
  • Applied and replaced decorative sequins, beading and ribbons to enhance and repair garments.
  • Read pins from previous fittings and other professionals to complete changes.

Alterations Specialist

Winsome Brides
02.2023 - 05.2023

Worked with store owners as part of an alterations team. Picked up pinned Bridal Gowns from Boutique, and altered garments to pinning specifications. Returned gowns to boutique when the sewing was complete to meet the turn around deadlines.

Education

Graduate Certificate - Professional Clothing Construction/Tailoring/Desig

Continuing Education
San Diego, CA
05-2015

Associate of Science - Fashion Design

San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA
05-1991

Skills

  • Patternmaking
  • Tailoring
  • Fashion Design
  • Alterations
  • Advanced Clothing Construction
  • Draping
  • Industrial straight stitch
  • Industrial Serger

Languages

French
Elementary
Spanish
Limited Working

Interests

Physical Fitness and Wellness, Dance, Guitar, Singing, Songwriting, Piano, Sewing, Languages, Travel

Timeline

Alterations Specialist

Winsome Brides
02.2023 - 05.2023

Alterations Specialist/Seamstress/Designer

Christina's Fashions
01.2023 - Current

Alterations Specialist

David's Bridal
02.2018 - Current

Graduate Certificate - Professional Clothing Construction/Tailoring/Desig

Continuing Education

Associate of Science - Fashion Design

San Diego Mesa College
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