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Miranda Elliott

Grandville,MI

Summary

Skilled tailor with background in crafting custom garments, alterations, and detailed dressmaking. Experience includes working with diverse fabrics and patterns to meet client specifications and deadlines. Strengths in precision cutting, fitting, and sewing techniques that ensure high-quality finishes. Contributed to increased customer satisfaction through attention to detail and ability to translate design ideas into wearable art.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Alterations Specialist

David's Bridal
Grand Rapids, MI
04.2024 - Current
  • Altering of garments according to specified directions with use of industrial sewing machine
  • Altering of garments with color coordinated threads and stitching according to needs
  • Use of scissors to cut according to needs per garment alteration
  • Use of seam ripper for reconstruction of garment adornments as needed per alteration
  • Alterations of garments per individual as needed
  • Steaming of garments before processing to outgoing line
  • Customer service for both alterations and picking up of garments
  • Use of POS for alteration pricing and payments
  • Hand-sewed delicate fabrics with great attention to detail.
  • Measured clients for accurate sizing of clothing alterations.
  • Reviewed and altered garments to ensure proper fit and style.
  • Performed machine sewing tasks such as hemming and topstitching.
  • Consulted with customers on the best alteration options for their clothing items.
  • Inspected finished garments for quality assurance prior to customer pickup.

Direct Care Personnel

Heritage Homes LLC
Jenison, MI
09.2023 - 02.2024
  • Full care of residents including bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting
  • Clean up of residence
  • Preparation of meals according to scheduled time
  • Passing medications at scheduled times
  • Interaction and activities with residents

Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Practitioner, Licensed Esthetician

Salus Massage Therapy
Jenison, MI
02.2016 - 11.2018
  • Use of Medical Massage therapy protocol on clients
  • Setup and cleaning before and after each client
  • Use of facial protocol and products including extractions on clients
  • Removal of body hair on clients
  • Use of Reiki protocol on clients

Graphic Designer

GR Rapid Signs
Grand Rapids, MI
05.2013 - 08.2015
  • Operation of industrial sewing machine for banner production
  • Design of Signs per customer request after approval from customer of design
  • Operation of vinyl plotter per design and per color necessary
  • Operation of printer for large sign designs
  • Cutting, weeding and production of signs according to customer specifications
  • In person, telephone and email customer service as needed

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI
05-2026

600 Hour Medical Massage Therapy certification -

Blue Heron Academy of Healing Arts And Science
Grand Rapids, MI
08.2015

Reiki 1 & 2 certification -

The Remedy House
Grand Rapids, MI

Skills

  • Custom Design
  • Computer Skills
  • Textile Repair
  • Machine sewing
  • Garment repair
  • Garment fitting
  • Fabric hemming
  • Piece alteration
  • Measuring accuracy
  • Costume design
  • Sewing machine operation
  • Garment construction
  • Deadline-oriented
  • Scheduling and answering phone calls
  • Customer service

Certification

  • NBCA (National Board Certification Association) Medical massage Therapist
  • Holistic Health Practitioner
  • ABMP (American Board of Massage Protocol) Medical Massage Therapist Certifications through Blue Heron Academy of Healing Arts and Science
  • Master Herbalist
  • Clinical Nutritionist
  • Medical Acupuncture Technician Certification Through Remedy House
  • Reiki Practitioner Level 1 & 2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Alterations Specialist

David's Bridal
04.2024 - Current

Direct Care Personnel

Heritage Homes LLC
09.2023 - 02.2024

Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Practitioner, Licensed Esthetician

Salus Massage Therapy
02.2016 - 11.2018

Graphic Designer

GR Rapid Signs
05.2013 - 08.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

Grand Rapids Community College

600 Hour Medical Massage Therapy certification -

Blue Heron Academy of Healing Arts And Science

Reiki 1 & 2 certification -

The Remedy House

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