JULIE HATFIELD
ANNA,OH
Summary
Dependable Embroidery Specialist possessing exceptional technical, mechanical and organizational skills. Accomplished at fabric guiding, machine calibrations and design drawing. Bringing 22.5 years of experience in operating embroidery machinery to draw designs on clothing pieces and other items per planned designs. Skilled candidate with extensive background in creating items with high level of craftsmanship. Utilizes fine attention to detail for assembling products that exceed client expectations. Crafts unique pieces with variety of fabrics, threads and tools. Was an assistant supervisor for 7 years.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
EMBROIDERY
AGUSTA/HOLLOWAYS
600 STOLLE DRIVE SIDNEY OHI,45365
12.2021 - 09.2023
- Met or exceeded monthly productivity goals and contributed significantly to department goals.
- Turned material to hem, join pieces and repair defective products.
- Sewed or assembled fabric or hardware.
- Performed counting and inspection of products during sewing process.
- Positioned hoops on fabric, trimmed unnecessary threats and folded and bagged items to prepare for delivery to customers.
- Maintained embroidery machine by threading needles with appropriate thread colors and replacing needles when necessary.
- Performed quality assurance duties by reviewing embroidery orders for compliance with customer purchase orders and requests.
- Operated multi-head sewing machines to produce embroidered items according to customer specifications.
- Read and interpreted patterns and diagrams to determine sewing specifications.
- Applied hand-sewing skills in decorating garments with decorative features and patterns.
- Mended seams and edges with threads and needles, reinforcing weak clothing parts.
- Programmed embroidery machines for order production.
- Chose and matched fabrics for beautiful-looking designs.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
EMBRODERY
AUGUSTA/ HOLLOWAY
600 STOLLE DRIVE SIDNEY OHIO,45365
08.1999 - 03.2020
- Met or exceeded monthly productivity goals and contributed significantly to department goals.
- Turned material to hem, join pieces and repair defective products.
- Sewed or assembled fabric or hardware.
- Performed counting and inspection of products during sewing process.
- Positioned hoops on fabric, trimmed unnecessary threats and folded and bagged items to prepare for delivery to customers.
- Maintained embroidery machine by threading needles with appropriate thread colors and replacing needles when necessary.
- Performed quality assurance duties by reviewing embroidery orders for compliance with customer purchase orders and requests.
- Operated multi-head sewing machines to produce embroidered items according to customer specifications.
- Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
- Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
- Checked conformance of finished pieces with rulers.
- Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
- Set appropriate stops and guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule, or template.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Conferred with designer to determine types of material and garment styles desired.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Education
High School Diploma -
Riverside High School
De Graff, OH06.1983
Skills
- Machine Calibration
- Preventive Maintenance
- Embroidery
- Materials Selection
- Attention to Detail
- Finishing Techniques
- Specialty Designs
- Problem Resolution
- Networking
- Written Communication
- Active Listening
- Supervision and Leadership
Timeline
EMBROIDERY
AGUSTA/HOLLOWAYS
12.2021 - 09.2023
EMBRODERY
AUGUSTA/ HOLLOWAY
08.1999 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Riverside High School