Lavelle Heard
Duluth,GA
Summary
Dedicated upholsterer with extensive experience at top stitching, double stitching, recognized for building complete interiors weekly. Skilled in repairing frames and troubleshooting problems, while delivering exceptional customer service. Proven ability to stretch fabric and handle materials efficiently, ensuring high-quality results and client satisfaction.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Upholsterer
Seats Custom Made
06.2022 - Current
- Correctly and safely used variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties.
- Measured, cut and sewed materials to fit specifications.
- Stretched and tacked fabric into place.
- Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or production goals.
- Working with heating and cooling seats mechanisms.
Upholsterer
Vintage Broncos
09.2021 - 06.2022
- Built a complete interior each week.
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
- Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
- Cut patterns and sew them .
Upholsterer
Oscar's Upholstery
07.2007 - 11.2019
- Disassembled sofas, chairs and car seats to reupholster fabric.
- Padded seats and arms with batting and cardboard.
- Fixed webbing and springs on seats.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Measured, cut and sewed materials to fit .
Education
High School Diploma -
Jane Addams BCC
Cleveland, OHSkills
- Repairing frames
- Troubleshooting problems
- Stretching fabric
- Handling materials
- Customer Service-oriented
- Strong attention to detail
- Efficient time management
Timeline
Upholsterer
Seats Custom Made
06.2022 - Current
Upholsterer
Vintage Broncos
09.2021 - 06.2022
Upholsterer
Oscar's Upholstery
07.2007 - 11.2019
High School Diploma -
Jane Addams BCC