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Meaghan Smart

Portland,OR

Summary

Skilled professional Sewist with 8 years of experience in both furniture and auto upholstery fields. Self taught leather worker and maker of high quality leather goods. Wide knowledge of both machine and hand tools, materials, and techniques related to all things upholstery. Known for precision, reliability, focus and close attention to detail ensuring high quality work on every project in an environment where teamwork, collaboration and good communication are imperative.


Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Upholsterer

House of Vonne
04.2023 - 02.2025
  • extensive knowledge of various machine operations/maintenance including several industrial sewing machines, industrial serger, mitre and circular saw, air compressor and glue/staple guns, and general hand tools related to upholstery and leatherwork
  • repaired damaged furniture framework including tear down and removal of old upholstery
  • prepped and applied necessary new materials to build sofas, chairs, booth bench structures and other various furniture items including foam, dacron, webbing, springs, tack strips and decking
  • Contributed to business growth by consistently delivering exceptional results on custom upholstery jobs.
  • Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
  • pick up and delivery of client items
  • commercial restaurant and bar booth installs
  • 8 years of industrial sewing experience
  • knowledge of how to take proper measurements of furniture to be upholstered
  • measured and sewed draperies, pillows and cushions
  • Upskilled junior team members through hands-on training sessions, fostering an environment of continuous learning and improvement.
  • possesses basic patterning skills and able to take apart, copy, and recreate existing patterns

Upholsterer

Beaverton Auto Upholstery
05.2019 - 04.2023
  • upholstery of auto seats, motorbike seats, boats, furniture
  • removal and install/ wrapping of new headliners, dashboards, center consoles and door panels
  • 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.
  • knowledge and use of power tools to remove auto interiors including seats, headliners, skylight, dashboard, center console, seatbelts, and carpet
  • applied knowledge of copying and recreating patterns to match existing upholstery
  • removal and install of air conditioners, heaters and airbags in front seats
  • worked with a team member to build custom seat patterns for truck bench seats
  • completed daily projects start to finish (not assembly line)

Leather Worker

Smart Customs Co (Self Employed)
01.2018 - 05.2019
  • Applied knowledge of hand sewing, machine sewing, weaving, lacing, dying, airbrushing, tooling, patterning, stamping and carving of leather
  • Made and sold belts, wallets, hat bands, guitar straps and small leather goods as well as tote, saddle and handbags
  • Devised unique marketing strategies to showcase company''s workmanship across various platforms, increasing brand visibility.
  • Managed client relationships by addressing inquiries promptly and offering personalized recommendations on suitable materials or designs for their needs.
  • Repaired damaged leather goods for clients, restoring their items to like-new condition.
  • Constructed, decorated or repaired leather products using sewing machines, needles and thread.
  • Dyed pieces of leather to match other pieces and fit customer specifications.
  • Created dynamic patterns for new leather projects and completed high-quality repairs to deliver exceptional customer service and unique final products.

Education

Auto Upholstery

Mobile Technical Training
New Jersey
01-2019

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

Portland State University
Portland, OR
06-2005

Skills

  • Professionalism
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Attention to detail
  • Reliability

Timeline

Lead Upholsterer

House of Vonne
04.2023 - 02.2025

Upholsterer

Beaverton Auto Upholstery
05.2019 - 04.2023

Leather Worker

Smart Customs Co (Self Employed)
01.2018 - 05.2019

Auto Upholstery

Mobile Technical Training

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

Portland State University

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