Marcia Mckenzie
San Diego,CA
Summary
Highly-qualified Tailor with background successfully satisfying most discerning clients. Knowledgeable about fit, form and fashion. Versed in business operations and effective at keeping daily activities running smoothly and efficiently.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Fitter/Tailoring Supervisor
Alteration Specialist
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Fitted and pinned garments on customers and marked areas requiring alterations.
- Steamed and ironed fashion items in preparation for professional photo shoots.
- Discussed style lines, details and revisions with designer.
- Let out and took in seams in suits and other garments to improve fit.
- Provided high-quality alteration and repairs for clothing and drapery.
- Negotiated strategies relative to product costs, terms and return issues.
Head Seamstress/Fashion Designer
Self Employed Services
01.1984 - 09.2019
- Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet desired aesthetics and quality standards.
- Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
- Inspected finished garments to address flaws and verify adherence to quality standards.
- Measured and cut fabric for garment construction according to customer specifications.
- Altered and hemmed school uniforms and wedding garments to create custom-fitted styles.
- Drafted designs and patterns for original garments.
Education
Associate of Science - Fashion Design
Montego Bay Community College
Montego Bay, Jamaica11.1981
Skills
- Active Listening
- Consultative Sales Approach
- Apparel Styling Techniques
- Strong Market Knowledge
- Tailoring and Accessorizing
- Superior Communication Skills
- Fashion Sketching
- Materials Knowledge
- Embroidering Expertise
- Clothing Construction
Timeline
Fitter/Tailoring Supervisor
Alteration Specialist
08.2021 - 08.2023
Head Seamstress/Fashion Designer
Self Employed Services
01.1984 - 09.2019
Associate of Science - Fashion Design
Montego Bay Community College
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