Lauren Padilla
Kissimmee,FL
Summary
Dynamic tailor with expertise in custom garment modifications at West Point Cadet Uniform Factory. Proven attention to detail and problem-solving skills led to consistently high-quality outputs. Adept in operating industrial sewing machines and managing inventory, while fostering teamwork to enhance production efficiency. Committed to delivering tailored solutions in fast-paced environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Fabric Worker
West Point Cadet Uniform Factory
12.2022 - Current
- Performed custom modifications to digital and hard standard patterns to produce Made-to-Measure garments, final fitting all garments.
- Spread various fabric with a fabric spreader machine and then cut markers with the Gerber cutting machine.
- Cut replacement components for garments damaged in manufacturing or found to have defects, damages or mill flaws in fabric weave or knit.
- Accurately match fabric type, color, and shade of components re-cut to match the type, color and shade of the fabric in the original garment.
- Pin ticket all cut fabric pieces for accurate fabric matching.
- Operated die cutting swing arm press machine to cut out letters and plastic collars using a metal stencil for banners.
- Expertly performed the final fitting of highly tailored uniform garments.
- Marked stock garments with dimensional alterations necessary to properly fit the Cadet within fit-requirements.
- Performed set-up of industrial fusing systems to apply fusible materials onto a variety of fabrics.
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Consistently met deadlines under pressure while maintaining high-quality work output in a fast-paced environment.
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety.
Industrial Sewing Machine Operator
West Point Cadet Uniform Factory
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Operated standard high speed industrial sewing machine to perform a number of operations in the manufacture of uniforms in the Cadet Uniform Factory by section work.
- The operations performed required minor alignments and positioning of materials on straight or curved edges using basic stitching techniques.
- Used specialized sewing machines such as a Juki high speed single needle industrial machine, Juki 5-thread overlock, Cylinder lockstitch industrial machine, and Blind hem industrial machine, jump basting machine to accomplish a variety of stitches.
- Cleaned machines once a week and checked machines during use for proper operation.
- Performed other duties such as hand sewing collars and hooks, and alterations including hemming coat sleeves.
- Comprehended alteration tickets, chalk marks, and pattern adjustments to alter coats.
- Identified completed garments according to size and lot and applied bar coding tickets.
- Marked full dress coat fronts, tails, and sleeves for the automatic braiding machine. Braided the sleeves on the full dress coats on the cornelly braiding machine for the incoming cadets.
- Actively checked for correct fabric color, shade and for defects while sewing garments.
- Expertly preformed final fittings of tailored uniforms such as mock elastic trouser, dress grey, long over coat, and white coat to indicate required alterations on the incoming cadet class.
Assistant Costume Seamstress
Reniassance Enterainment
07.2017 - 10.2019
- Assisted costume director with various tasks while using an industrial sewing machine and overlock machine.
- Worked on making peasant blouses sewn from start to finish using french seams to clean edges.
- Created lace up peplum vests with boning and grommeted by hand.
- Worked with natural fabrics such as linen, cotton and duck canvas.
- In addition to making costumes, also hand sewed on hook and eyes, sewed in elastic.
- Performed fittings for incoming actors.
- Altered and hemmed pants and blouse garments to create custom-fitted styles.
- Carried out taken inventory of all the sewing supplies, costumes, and fabric in the costume shop.
Visual Merchandiser
Kohls Department Store
10.2014 - 12.2017
- Worked with store managers to implement new displays, promotions and store layout changes.
- Managed mannequin styling, ensuring alignment with current fashion trends and company branding guidelines.
- Trained and supervised junior team members in visual merchandising techniques for consistent brand presentation across the store.
- Worked with a team to create Christmas sets.
- Revamped store layout to improve customer flow and overall shopping experience, resulting in better customer satisfaction ratings.
- Created a list using a Microsoft Excel sheet of all the fixtures that needed to be purchased in spring and fall.
- Facilitated the placement of fixtures and merchandise for incoming new brands.
Food Service Worker
AAFES Burger King
07.2006 - 08.2012
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
- Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
- Served customers on the cash register taking their order or by making their food.
- Prepped food with a metal slicer, cooked burgers in the broiler, and cooked chicken, fries and onion rings in the deep fryer.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Fashion And Textiles/ Fashion Design
State University Of New York College At Oneonta
Oneonta, NY05-2014
High School Diploma -
James I. O'Neill High School
Highland Falls, NY06-2009
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Creativity and innovation
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Inventory stocking
- Supply management
Timeline
Fabric Worker
West Point Cadet Uniform Factory
12.2022 - Current
Industrial Sewing Machine Operator
West Point Cadet Uniform Factory
01.2018 - 12.2022
Assistant Costume Seamstress
Reniassance Enterainment
07.2017 - 10.2019
Visual Merchandiser
Kohls Department Store
10.2014 - 12.2017
Food Service Worker
AAFES Burger King
07.2006 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Science - Fashion And Textiles/ Fashion Design
State University Of New York College At Oneonta
High School Diploma -
James I. O'Neill High School
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