KRISTYN POOLE
Westland,MI
Summary
Detail-oriented Seamstress, Master Tailor and designer with strong alterations techniques and application skills. Brings 15 years of sewing machine operating experience to join, gather, hem and decorate articles. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Level 3 Alteration Specialist
David’s Bridal
Taylor, MI
04.2013 - Current
- Hand-sewed delicate fabrics with great attention to detail.
- Performed machine sewing tasks such as hemming and top stitching.
- Altered dresses, skirts, pants, jackets, blazers, coats and other
- Trained new staff members on proper techniques for altering clothing items.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Apparel Designer
Designs
Westland, MI
01.2010 - Current
- Consult with clients on design needs and provide detailed illustrations to ensure apparel is designed with the highest quality craftsmanship and detailed techniques
- Expertly construct garments using blocks, draping, flat pattern, tailoring, and couture methods
- Create custom designs through the use of sketching, illustrating, and draping techniques.
- Constructed and styled garments by hand and by machines.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Seamstress/Uniform Clerk Seamer
Greektown Casino and Hotel
Detroit, MI
09.2015 - 04.2023
- Perform fit sessions, provide new hires with uniforms, customize uniforms by enlarging or decreasing sizes that can not be ordered through product vendors, and repair uniforms.
- Keep track of inventory and meet with team leaders when inventory is low.
- Process all incoming inventory, apply RFID chips, and add inventory into computer.
- Monitored machine operations to detect defective stitching, breaks in thread or machine.
Tailor
Destination XL Menswear
Allen Park, MI
09.2018 - 07.2019
- Tailor all garments associated with menswear: jackets, coats, suits, shirts, jean and etc… Customize personal fit for each client
- Steam, press and some spot cleaning.
- Repaired garments and corrected construction mistakes by hand-sewing and machine.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Fashion Design and Merchandising, Art
Wayne State University
12.2012
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Oakland Community College
Farmington Hills, MI05.2009
Skills
- Textile repair
- Deadline oriented
- Fashion illustration
- Pattern making
- Alteration techniques
- Machine sewing
- Tailoring techniques
- Wedding gown
- Computer skills
Interests
ACTIVITIES
, Member: Fashion Design and Merchandising Organization (WSU)
Timeline
Tailor
Destination XL Menswear
09.2018 - 07.2019
Seamstress/Uniform Clerk Seamer
Greektown Casino and Hotel
09.2015 - 04.2023
Level 3 Alteration Specialist
David’s Bridal
04.2013 - Current
Apparel Designer
Designs
01.2010 - Current
Bachelors of Arts - Fashion Design and Merchandising, Art
Wayne State University
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Oakland Community College