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Education
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Melissa Pridgen

Sharpsburg,NC

Summary

Detail-oriented seamstress with expertise in fabric cutting and alterations, honed at Foster's Military Shop. Proven ability to operate embroidery machines and deliver exceptional customer service. Adaptable and efficient, consistently achieving high-quality results in garment modifications and repairs. Strong background in inventory control and cash handling enhances operational effectiveness.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Seamstress

Foster's Military Shop
08.2019 - 04.2025

•Altered the fit of military uniforms including hemming and altering waist size of trousers and skirts, letting out and taking in the sides of jackets, altering sleeve length and sewing chevrons and nametapes.


•Operated embroidery machine

Housekeeper

Hilton Garden Inn
10.2018 - 08.2019
  • Disinfected and mopped bathrooms to keep facilities sanitary and clean.
  • Cleaned and stocked guest rooms by replacing used towels and linens vacuuming floors, making beds, and restocking bathroom items.
  • Collaborated with other housekeeping staff to complete tasks efficiently

Seamstress and Customer Service Assistant

Old Town Tailor Shop
09.2011 - 09.2018
  • Altered military uniforms and civilian attire, and sewed chevrons and nametapes.
  • Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to various sewing tasks, including garment repairs and alterations.
  • Wrote tickets for customers

Seamstress

A-1 Dry Cleaners
02.2005 - 09.2011

•Altering military uniforms and civilian garments


•Operated embroidery machine

Cashier

Target
11.2004 - 02.2005


  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with accuracy.

Inventory Control Specialist

Walmart
09.2000 - 10.2004
  • Used equipment like forklifts and pallet jacks to move inventory.
  • Conducted periodic cycle counts to verify inventory accuracy, identifying discrepancies.
  • Audited and corrected discrepancies in inventory numbers.
  • Used cardboard bale maker

Education

High School Diploma - General Studies

Vernon Verona Sherril Central
Verona, NY
06.2000

Skills

  • Fabric cutting
  • Alterations expertise
  • Operating embroidery machines
  • Using pallet jacks, forklift and scissor lift
  • Knowledge of cash register
  • Customer service

Timeline

Seamstress

Foster's Military Shop
08.2019 - 04.2025

Housekeeper

Hilton Garden Inn
10.2018 - 08.2019

Seamstress and Customer Service Assistant

Old Town Tailor Shop
09.2011 - 09.2018

Seamstress

A-1 Dry Cleaners
02.2005 - 09.2011

Cashier

Target
11.2004 - 02.2005

Inventory Control Specialist

Walmart
09.2000 - 10.2004

High School Diploma - General Studies

Vernon Verona Sherril Central
Melissa Pridgen