Kelvin Haydon
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Creative design professional offering 20 years of experience in fashion design and women's apparel production. Proven history of successful collaboration with clients, brand managers and executives to deliver seasonal lines and specialized projects. Identifies target markets and deliver on emerging trends.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Fashion Designer
Self Employed/Custom Fashion Design Servies
Milwaukee, WI
02.2021 - 10.2022
- Worked with technical design and product management to provide accurate and complete design packages.
- Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
- Followed market trends and research to establish innovative product offerings for consumers.
- Gathered information from vendors regarding market trends and competitor activity.
- Sewing classes.
- Alterations.
- Wedding and prom
- Fashion shows
- Special occasion attire
Sewing Machine Operator
Love Sewing Inc/Apparel Contractor
Chicago, IL
02.2017 - 08.2019
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
- Conducted routine sewing machine maintenance, lubrication, belt changes and lint removal.
- Conferred with designer to determine types of material and garment styles desired.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
- Using industrial sewing serger double needle machines.
Security Officer
Guardsmark Security
Milwaukee, WI
03.2014 - 12.2016
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds and work sites.
- Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.
- Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions.
- Monitored security guard cameras and conduct patrols to guard against theft.
Caregiver
United Cerebral Palsy Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
02.1994 - 08.2014
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Preparing meals.
- Maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment.
Sewing Machine Operator
JH Collectibles Clothing Company
Milwaukee, WI
12.1998 - 09.2003
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
- Conducted routine sewing machine maintenance, lubrication, belt changes and lint removal.
- Conferred with designer to determine types of material and garment styles desired.
- Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
Education
Associate of Arts - Fashion Retail Marketing
MATC
South Milwaukee, WI06.2012
Skills
- Sewing Machine Operator
- Final Sketches
- Critical Thinking
- Marketing Materials
- Complex Data Visualization
- Garment Construction
- Creative Design
- Garment Alterations
- Pattern Making
Websites
Instagram/designerkelvinhaydon
Kelvin Haydon Award-Winning Designer of Glamour And Ready To Wear Fashion
Timeline
Fashion Designer
Self Employed/Custom Fashion Design Servies
02.2021 - 10.2022
Sewing Machine Operator
Love Sewing Inc/Apparel Contractor
02.2017 - 08.2019
Security Officer
Guardsmark Security
03.2014 - 12.2016
Sewing Machine Operator
JH Collectibles Clothing Company
12.1998 - 09.2003
Caregiver
United Cerebral Palsy Milwaukee
02.1994 - 08.2014
Associate of Arts - Fashion Retail Marketing
MATC
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