Michael Sybrant
Granite Falls,North Carolina
Summary
Skilled Patternmaker and Upholsterer with a proven track record at HBF Textiles, enhancing production efficiency and customer satisfaction through expert fabric manipulation and innovative pattern development. Excelled in prototype development and fittings, showcasing a blend of technical prowess and creative problem-solving. Achieved significant cost savings and improved client approval rates by implementing quality control measures and sourcing unique materials.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Patternmaker
HBF Textiles
11.2003 - 10.2024
- Incorporated changes and corrections when making production patterns.
- Collaborated with designers to complete initial patterns and maintain styling.
- Initiated cost-saving measures through careful selection of materials and efficient pattern development techniques.
- Developed efficient methods for duplicating patterns, expediting sample creation and fitting processes.
- Collaborated with designers to accurately translate sketches into patterns, ensuring proper representation of design concepts.
- Positioned and cut out master or sample patterns with scissors and or knives.
- Marked samples and finished patterns with information such as garment size, section, style, identification and sewing instructions.
- Resolved complex fit challenges with creative patterning solutions, resulting in improved customer satisfaction rates.
- Wrote all specifications and sewing instructions.
Upholsterer
Clayton Marcus
09.1987 - 11.2003
- Recognized and reported defective material and equipment to shift supervisor.
- Measured, cut and sewed materials to fit specifications.
- Correctly and safely used variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties.
- Padded seats and arms with batting and cardboard.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality upholstery services and meeting project deadlines.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure all finished products met or exceeded client expectations.
- Stretched and tacked fabric into place.
- Maintained a well-organized work environment, ensuring tools and materials were readily available for each task.
Upholsterer
Marlow Furniture
09.1986 - 09.1987
- Measured, cut and sewed materials to fit specifications.
- Padded seats and arms with batting and cardboard.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality upholstery services and meeting project deadlines.
- Implemented quality control measures to ensure all finished products met or exceeded client expectations.
- Sourced unique fabrics from international vendors, offering diverse options for customization to clients.
Education
GED -
Catawba
Hickory, NC05-1980
Skills
- Sewing techniques
- Fittings
- Fashion illustration
- Production coordination
- Fabric manipulation
- Cost estimation
- Prototype development
- Supporting production
- Sample creation
- Fit assessment
Timeline
Patternmaker
HBF Textiles
11.2003 - 10.2024
Upholsterer
Clayton Marcus
09.1987 - 11.2003
Upholsterer
Marlow Furniture
09.1986 - 09.1987
GED -
Catawba
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