Fast Upholsterer with proven skill accurately cutting, stretching and tacking fabric and materials in fast-paced environments. Hardworking and reliable with good grasp of full assembly line processes. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level any position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
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Lacy Blakney
Baldwyn,MS
Summary
Overview
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc
Upholsterer
02.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Stretched and tacked fabric into place.
- Padded seats and arms with batting and cardboard.
- Measured, cut and sewed materials to fit specifications.
- Disassembled [Products] to reupholster fabric.
- Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
- Built as many as [Number] different products each week.
- Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
- Correctly and safely used variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties.
- Built containers and packed parts in accordance with detailed packing specifications.
- Fixed webbing and springs on seats.
- Created patterns for manufacturing and samples for trade shows.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
William Sonoma
Upholsterer
06.2020 - 02.2022
Job overview
- Stretched and tacked fabric into place.
- Padded seats and arms with batting and cardboard.
- Measured, cut and sewed materials to fit specifications.
- Disassembled [Products] to reupholster fabric.
- Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project or production goals.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
- Built as many as [Number] different products each week.
- Correctly and safely used variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties.
- Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Created patterns for manufacturing and samples for trade shows.
- Fixed webbing and springs on seats.
- Built containers and packed parts in accordance with detailed packing specifications.
Dirt Cheap Warehouse
Forklift Driver
02.2018 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Located proper slots on storage racks and set pallets in place with forklift.
- Handled multiple tasks simultaneously to maximize work efficiency.
- Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Checked items against documentation for accuracy.
- Examined shipments for quality and accuracy.
- Safely operated lift beams, swivel-hooks, hoists and forklifts.
- Completed regular checks of incoming freight in staging area each day.
- Boosted team performance by moving materials with forklifts, cranes and other equipment.
- Updated daily logs with production data such as weights, destinations and delivery times to keep management current on team activities.
Education
Blue Mountain CollegeBlue Mountain, MS
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
12.2022
University Overview
Northeast Mississippi Community CollegeBooneville, MS
Associate of Arts from Psychology
07.2021
University Overview
- Dean's List x2
Pine Grove SchoolRipley, MS
High School Diploma
05.2013
University Overview
Skills
- Safety Practices
- Critical Thinking
- Quality Assurance
- Operating Equipment
- Assembly Lines
- Automatic Assembly Operations
- Managing Inventory
- Quality Control Standards
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Strategic Goals
- Stretching Fabric
- Work Assignments
- Safety Rules
- Production Logs
- Industrial Equipment
- Reading Comprehension
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Team Goals
- Safety Policies and Procedures
- Continuous Education
- Equipment Safety
- Handling Materials
- Pallet Jacks
- Production Processes
- Building Frames
- Basic Mathematical Abilities
- Stapling and Tacking Skills
- Social Perceptiveness
- Upholstery Repair and Restoration
- Textile Selection
Timeline
Upholsterer
Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc
02.2022 - Current
Upholsterer
William Sonoma
06.2020 - 02.2022
Forklift Driver
Dirt Cheap Warehouse
02.2018 - 06.2020
Blue Mountain College
Bachelor of Science from Psychology
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Associate of Arts from Psychology
Pine Grove School
High School Diploma
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