KimberlyLisa McNamara
Palm Bay,FL
Summary
Skilled Sewing Machine Operator specializing in high-end outdoor gear production, including ultralight tents and sleeping bags. Follows detailed patterns and work instructions, ensuring quality and safety compliance. Executes routine maintenance for optimal machine performance, contributing to a streamlined production process while organizing workspace to enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
8
8
years of post-secondary education
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Sewing Machine Operator
ZPacks
Melbourne, FL
09.2018 - Current
- Operate sewing machine sewing high end ultra light camping tents.
- Sewed high-end sleeping bags, incorporating feathers for added insulation. high end sleeping bags adding feathers. Sewed ultralight backpack components for ZPacks gear production
- Followed ZPacks patterns and work instructions for custom gear
- Attached accessory labels, tags, and hardware to complete pieces.
- Threaded sewing machines for efficient operation during production. and changed needles while maintaining optimal safety procedures to prevent accidents and delays.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace.
Front Desk Receptionist
Surfside Pediatrics
Indialantic, FL
04.2018 - 06.2018
- Greeted patients and answered phones, entered data, scanned and filed documents, scheduled appointments, and collected fees and co-pays to ensure smooth operations.
- Greeted families and managed patient check-in at Surfside Pediatrics front desk.
- Scheduled pediatric appointments and adjusted calendars for provider availability.
- Answered incoming calls and routed messages to clinical staff.
Server
Distil Centennial
Las Vegas, NV
01.2017 - 04.2018
- Greet and care for customers in a friendly and professional manner, take food orders and deliver food and drinks to the table in a timely fashion. Input orders into restaurant cashier system, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in order processing. Processed cash and electronic payments, maintaining accuracy in financial transactions.
- Greeted guests and guided seating in dining room and patio
- Presented menus and described specials, cocktails, and wine selections
- Took food and beverage orders accurately using point-of-sale system
Server
Squaw Peak Hilton (Rico's American Grill)
Phoenix, AZ
07.2009 - 07.2016
- Greet and care for customers in a friendly and professional manner, take food orders and deliver food and drinks to the table in a timely fashion. Perform banquet server functions for Hilton Hotel's large and small events. Input orders into restaurant cashier system accurately, facilitating efficient payment processing. Process cash and electronic payments.
- Greeted guests in Distil Centennial dining room and guided seating preferences.
- Presented menus, highlighted specials, and answered food and beverage questions.
- Took accurate orders and communicated requests to kitchen and bar staff.
Server
Harrah's Casino
Las Vegas, NV
05.2006 - 06.2009
- Greeted and cared for customers in a friendly and professional manner, took food orders, and delivered food and drinks to tables promptly, ensuring a positive dining experience. Input orders into restaurant cashier system accurately, facilitating smooth order processing. Processed cash and electronic payments efficiently, maintaining accurate financial transactions.
- Greeted guests with warm service at Distil Centennial dining room
- Presented menus and described daily specials and beverage selections
- Took food and drink orders using POS system
Hair Stylist
Independent Licensed Cosmetologist
Phoenix, AZ
07.1998 - 05.2006
- Hair Stylist – Leased station, operated own hair salon, delivering personalized styling services to diverse clientele
- Consulted clients on hairstyles, cuts, and color services in independent cosmetology practice.
- Styled hair using cutting, blow-drying, curling, and flat-ironing techniques.
- Applied color, highlights, and chemical treatments per client preferences.
Education
Cosmetology
Phoenix Cosmetology School
Phoenix, AZ 07.1998 - 05.2006
Skills
- Sewing machine operation
- Industrial sewing
- Thread tension
- Needle replacement
- Machine maintenance
- Material handling
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Sewing Machine Operator
ZPacks
09.2018 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
Surfside Pediatrics
04.2018 - 06.2018
Server
Distil Centennial
01.2017 - 04.2018
Server
Squaw Peak Hilton (Rico's American Grill)
07.2009 - 07.2016
Server
Harrah's Casino
05.2006 - 06.2009
Cosmetology
Phoenix Cosmetology School
07.1998 - 05.2006
Hair Stylist
Independent Licensed Cosmetologist
07.1998 - 05.2006