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Melissa Hadvab

New Britain

Summary

Highly motivated, energetic worker committed to delivering superior quality craftsmanship and positive interpersonal experiences. Adept at perfoming efficiently in a range of environments, and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Courier Contractor

Option Care
06.2024 - Current
  • Expedited urgent deliveries by prioritizing tasks effectively under tight deadlines, without compromising quality or accuracy
  • Provided excellent customer service during pick-ups and deliveries, fostering strong rapport with repeat patients
  • Operated scanning devices efficiently, ensuring accurate input of package data into the tracking system.

Wardrobe Assistant

Cirque Du Soliel
04.2024 - 05.2024
  • Examined costumes post-wash for condition assessment and implemented necessary repairs.
  • Pressed and prepared costumes for performance use.
  • Executed precise cutting and sewing techniques to craft costumes.
  • Managed timely delivery of repaired and pressed costumes to performers.

Lead Production Supervisor, Seamstress & Designer

Hartford Denim Company
01.2012 - 01.2023
  • Established and managed team operation procedures covering all elements of sewing, production, design, and customer relations
  • Improved efficiencies by developing work log system, creating order forms, and leading extensive workshop organization projects
  • Produced heirloom quality, hand crafted denim clothing, bags and accessories
  • Monitored team accountability, timelines, and key performance indicators
  • Increased revenues by designing, constructing and staging sales floor space
  • Successfully trained all new employees/interns, ensured consistently warm and inviting customer service, and fostered positive and collaborative environment

Bakery Team Member

Whole Foods Market
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Excelled in fast paced retail environment, providing friendly and engaging customer service and tailored recommendations
  • Maintained inventory, baked variety of bread/goods, and worked with management to improve workspace and exceed sales performance

Professional Interior Painter

01.2009 - 01.2012
  • Managed 50+ home painting projects with tasks including consultation, design, sanding, puttying, spackling, cleaning and grouting
  • Demonstrated keen attention to detail, timely deliverables, and consisent upholding of strong quality standards, performance and results
  • Executed high level, unsupervised work with excellent response to feedback

Lead Preschool Teacher

Discovery Center Preschool
01.2005 - 01.2009
  • Developed and implemented learning curriculum for children ages 1 - 11
  • Coordinated multi-faceted summer camp programs, attentive communication with parents, and management of supply purchasing
  • Provided safe, encouraging and enriching environments for wide variety of students

Education

Brooklyn Shoe School
Brooklyn, NY
2018

High School -

Berlin High School
Berlin
06.1999

Skills

  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Active Listening
  • Customer Service
  • Team Collaboration
  • Organization
  • Adaptability
  • Landscaping & Agriculture
  • Furniture & Upholstery Repair
  • Interior Design
  • Delivery Work
  • Freelance Sewing & Custom Clothing Repair

Timeline

Courier Contractor

Option Care
06.2024 - Current

Wardrobe Assistant

Cirque Du Soliel
04.2024 - 05.2024

Bakery Team Member

Whole Foods Market
01.2017 - 01.2019

Lead Production Supervisor, Seamstress & Designer

Hartford Denim Company
01.2012 - 01.2023

Professional Interior Painter

01.2009 - 01.2012

Lead Preschool Teacher

Discovery Center Preschool
01.2005 - 01.2009

Brooklyn Shoe School

High School -

Berlin High School
Melissa Hadvab