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Ogechukwu Chugbo

Seamstress
Bellflower,CA

Summary

Craftsman seamstress with over 3 years of experience. known for high productivity and efficiency in completing tasks. Possess specialized skills in operation of various sewing equipments, pattern making, fabric cutting, and garment repairs that contribute to creating quality clothing items. Bring valuable soft skills including creativity, time management, and problem-solving abilities to excel in fast-paced work environments.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Seamstress/Alteration Specialist

Christina Bayer
Long Beach, CA
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Altered existing garments by taking in seams, shortening lengths, replacing zippers and buttons.
  • Repaired tears, rips, holes and loose seams on a variety of clothing items.
  • Ensured all products were completed accurately and efficiently within established timeframes.
  • Developed patterns for garments based on sketches or existing samples provided by clients.
  • Monitored machine operations to detect defective stitching, breaks in thread or machine malfunctions.
  • Inspected finished garments for quality assurance prior to packaging them for shipment.
  • Measured garments and assessed clothing on customers to determine proper fitting and necessary alterations.

Alteration Specialist

David's Bridal
Long Beach, CA
12.2022 - 02.2023
  • Reviewed and altered garments to ensure proper fit and style.
  • Altered dresses, skirts, pants, jackets, blazers, coats and other items.
  • Performed machine sewing tasks such as hemming and topstitching.
  • Hand-sewed delicate fabrics with great attention to detail.

Couture Seamstress

Avenga Couture
Abuja, FCT, Nigeria
11.2019 - 07.2022
  • Measured and cut fabric for garments according to patterns or customer specifications.
  • Operated industrial sewing machines to construct garments from pre-cut pieces of fabric.
  • Created custom designs based on client requests using specialized software programs.
  • Worked with a team of tailors to complete orders in an efficient manner.
  • Sewed decorative embellishments onto clothing items such as beading, embroidery or sequins.
  • Read and interpreted work order to uphold specific guidelines and produce high-quality pieces.

Education

Associate of Science - Fashion And Design

Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CA
12-2024

Bachelor of Science - Biology Education

University of Nigeria, Nssuka, Nigeria.
Nigeria.
07-2018

Skills

  • Excellent Communication
  • Hand/Industrial Sewing
  • Garment alterations
  • Fittings
  • Repairs and corrections
  • Materials knowledge
  • Fabric measurement and cutting
  • Fashion illustrating
  • Strong creative design skills
  • Pattern creation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Seamstress/Alteration Specialist

Christina Bayer
02.2024 - 06.2024

Alteration Specialist

David's Bridal
12.2022 - 02.2023

Couture Seamstress

Avenga Couture
11.2019 - 07.2022

Associate of Science - Fashion And Design

Long Beach City College

Bachelor of Science - Biology Education

University of Nigeria, Nssuka, Nigeria.

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