Jeri Mathis
Florala,AL
Summary
Excellent manual dexterity and good hand-eye coordination to handle delicate sewing tasks with high accuracy. Responsible, punctual and driven to exceed performance targets. Knowledgeable about following template patterns and sewing markers to produce consistent, high-quality work.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Sewing Machine Operator
American Apparel
Opp, Alabama
01.2024 - Current
- Operated single needle and multi-needle industrial sewing machines to assemble apparel components.
- Loaded fabric onto cutting machines, operated the machine, and unloaded cut fabric pieces.
- Assisted with pattern making and marking of garments according to specifications.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace.
- Adjusted tension on threads, needles, bobbins, stitch length, feed dogs. as needed.
- Performed minor repairs on machines when necessary.
- Followed safety procedures while operating machinery at all times.
- Conducted periodic maintenance checks on sewing machines such as oiling and lubricating moving parts.
- Ensured that all garments were sewn together properly using correct stitches and techniques.
- Repaired seams by hand or with a sewing machine when necessary.
- Communicated effectively with supervisors regarding progress updates or potential problems encountered during production runs.
- Threaded sewing machines and changed needles while maintaining optimal safety procedures to prevent accidents and delays.
- Promoted maximum efficiency by keeping work spaces clean and well-organized.
- Monitored machines during production runs to make adjustments and keep operations within desired tolerances.
- Followed quality control guidelines and inspected garments to verify pristine condition before final delivery to customer boosting revenue.
- Checked precision of completed products against work order specifications to identify and correct problems early in each run.
- Detected work-piece defects and machine malfunctions, maintaining apparatus to prevent future issues.
- Placed thread spools on spindles, inserted bobbins and threaded ends through machine guides.
- Aligned items under needles using machine guides, clamps and templates.
- Folded or stretched edges or lengths of items while sewing to facilitate forming specified sections.
- Monitored machine operations to detect defective stitching, breaks in thread or machine malfunctions.
- Contacted maintenance team for machine repairs or mechanical issues.
Housekeeper
Wanda Rowe
Destin, Florida
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
- Stocked amenities such as soap, shampoo and toilet paper in guest rooms.
- Replenished supplies such as drinking glasses and coffee cups in guest rooms.
- Emptied trash receptacles throughout the property.
- Scrubbed kitchen appliances, countertops and fixtures.
- Maintained a clean linen closet by folding sheets neatly on shelves.
- Inspected guest rooms after cleaning to ensure they were presentable.
- Reported any maintenance issues or damage to supervisors immediately.
- Followed safety procedures when handling hazardous materials.
- Observed proper use of chemicals when cleaning various surfaces.
- Disinfected telephones, light switches and other frequently touched objects.
- Ensured that all health standards were met during cleaning operations.
- Vacuumed floors and dusted furniture to maintain organized, professional appearance.
- Used cleaning chemicals following proper guidelines.
- Cleaned building floors by sweeping, mopping and scrubbing.
- Maintained and organized cleaning supplies stock.
- Moved beds, sofas and small furniture to wipe down baseboards and remove dust and dirt from hard-to-reach areas.
- Employed deep-cleaning techniques for areas in need of additional sanitation.
- Emptied wastebaskets and disposed of soiled linens in guest rooms to reduce spread of germs and enhance freshness.
- Removed finger marks and smudges from doors, frames and glass partitions to enhance shine.
- Reported maintenance concerns or repairs to appropriate supervisor for prompt remediation.
- Dusted ceiling air conditioning diffusers and ventilation systems to improve airflow.
- Laundered sheets and removed stains to restore linens to pristine condition.
- Requested maintenance orders to fix non-working equipment and address room damage.
- Assisted in laundry services including washing, drying, and folding linens.
- Sanitized and cleaned sinks, mirrors, toilets and showers.
- Replaced sheets and pillowcases daily and used hospitality corners on beds to provide comfort for guests.
- Adhered to daily cleaning schedules and updated as needed based on demand.
- Maintained clean floors throughout property by sweeping, scrubbing and waxing.
- Rendered detailed and timely cleaning services while working in fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions.
- Dusted and polished fixtures and cabinet hardware to maintain sparkling appearance.
- Cleaned rugs and upholstery using vacuums and fabric shampoo when necessary.
- Communicated with maintenance team on damages to repair.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists for needed cleaning products.
- Swept and damp-mopped private stairways and hallways.
- Sorted and counted linens and organized in storage areas.
- Prepared rooms for meetings and arranged decorations, media equipment and furniture for social or business functions.
- Inspected furniture for damage or stains in between guest stays.
- Reported damage or theft of hotel property to management.
- Waxed and polished wood furnishings to restore faded appearance.
Office Manager
Southern Rock and Lime
Florala, Alabama
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Developed and implemented office policies and procedures.
- Assisted with the preparation of budgets, forecasts and financial statements.
- Supervised staff members, organized schedules and delegated tasks.
- Maintained filing system for records, correspondence and other documents.
- Ordered supplies and equipment to maintain adequate inventory levels.
- Provided administrative support to management team including preparing reports and presentations.
- Answered phone calls, responded to emails, routed mail and coordinated courier services.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
- Processed payroll accurately ensuring all employees were paid on time.
- Managed front desk operations including greeting visitors, answering questions or directing them to appropriate personnel.
- Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Oversaw receiving and organizing correspondence, answering and forwarding calls and creating business letters and records.
- Reviewed files and records to obtain information and respond to requests.
- Used judgment and initiative in handling confidential matters and requests.
- Managed office budget to handle inventory, postage and vendor services.
- Elevated customer satisfaction ratings by promptly resolving client and case issues.
- Sustained office efficiency by implementing and planning office systems, equipment procurement and layouts.
- Interpreted and communicated work procedures and company policies to staff.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Implemented quality control measures to uphold company standards.
Education
Certified Administrative Assistant - Office Education
Washington-Holmes Vo-tech
Chipley, FL05-2013
High School Diploma -
Laurel Hill School
Laurel Hill, FL06-1987
Skills
- Garment fabrication
- Tension management
- Project Organization
- Textile knowledge
- Quality Assurance
- Machinery set up
- Sewing machine operation
- Garment repair
- Workplace Safety
- Machine lubrication
- Needle operation
- Pattern reading
- Post-operation review
- Deadline Adherence
- Job Planning
- Raw Material Inspection
- Laundry support
- Fabric alignment
- Garment assembly
- Threading
- Measurement accuracy
- Supply Restocking
- Error Detection
- Stitch speed adjustment
Timeline
Sewing Machine Operator
American Apparel
01.2024 - Current
Housekeeper
Wanda Rowe
04.2021 - 08.2023
Office Manager
Southern Rock and Lime
01.2020 - 08.2021
Certified Administrative Assistant - Office Education
Washington-Holmes Vo-tech
High School Diploma -
Laurel Hill School