Raquel Barrera
Dallastown,TX
Summary
Dedicated seamstress knowledgeable about constructing, labeling and decorating products in high-volume, deadline-driven production settings. Possesses technical skills that include zipper installation, fabric cut and sew construction. Interprets patterns and operates sewing equipment to create products to specification.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Seemstress
Quilt Craft
03.2014 - 04.2024
- Sewing and assembling draperies and other window treatments according to work orders, patterns, and specifications.
- Proficiently operating industrial sewing machines, including straight stitch, serger, and blindstitch machines.
- Understanding different fabric types, their properties, and suitability for various drapery styles.
- Prevented materials waste by completing accurate measurements and precise cuts.
- Maintained an organized work area, ensuring efficient access to tools, materials, and supplies for optimal productivity.
- Ensuring high-quality standards and attention to detail in all aspects of fabrication.
- Finalized products by attaching hardware, labels and tags and preparing shipments.
Production Worker
Pilgrims Pride JBS
08.2008 - 10.2011
- Processes product using tools (to include knives), manual labor, and equipment provided in accordance with USDA and Pilgrim’s Company product standards and procedures.
- Process product according to operating procedures and quality/quantity expectations.
- Observes equipment operation, notifying appropriate personnel of any malfunctions and/or safety issues/concerns.
- Clean and organized work area.
- Assist others with the skills and knowledge gained from the position.
- Observes all company personnel, quality, safety, and food safety policies.
- Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you work effectively and cooperatively with customers, clients, co-workers, and leadership teams.
- Recognizes and acts on incidents and safety risks. Consistently practices and enforces safe work habits and drives those habits throughout the organization.
- Participates in process improvement and problem solving utilizing continuous improvement and rational thinking methodologies.
- Follow all company animal welfare guidelines.
- Other duties as directed.
Skills
- Hand sewing techniques
- Fabric cutting
- Alterations expertise
- Zipper installation
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Self motivation
- Sewing machine operation
Timeline
Seemstress
Quilt Craft
03.2014 - 04.2024
Production Worker
Pilgrims Pride JBS
08.2008 - 10.2011
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