Victoria Linares
Tempe,AZ
Summary
Professional with considerable expertise in garment construction, pattern making, and alterations. Known for precision, problem-solving, and adaptability to changing project demands. Strong collaborator, ensuring seamless teamwork and high-quality results. Skilled in various sewing techniques, fabric types, and machinery operations, consistently delivering tailored, client-focused outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Contracted Seamstress
The Friendly Garden Daycare
11.2022 - Current
- Designed and created custom garments for children, ensuring comfort and durability.
- Operated sewing machines and sergers to efficiently produce high-quality clothing items.
- Collaborated with staff to assess fabric needs and select appropriate materials for projects.
- Maintained organized workspace, promoting safety and efficiency in fabric handling.
Bartender
Cobra Arcade Bar
02.2021 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Developed loyal clientele by consistently delivering outstanding service and engaging in friendly conversation.
- Trained as a bar-lead supervisor.
- Outstanding guest service.
Seamstress and Alteration Specialist
Neon Velour ( Personal Business)
03.2020 - Current
- Assisted in selecting appropriate fabrics and materials for various sewing projects.
- Applied attention to detail while inspecting finished products for defects or inconsistencies.
- Adapted quickly to new techniques and processes as instructed during training sessions.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area to promote safety and efficiency in production environment.
- Operated sewing machines to complete basic garment assembly tasks efficiently.
- Learned proper techniques for cutting, stitching, and finishing garments to ensure quality standards.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain organized workspaces and inventory management.
- Improved garment fit and overall quality by skillfully making alterations to clothing items.
- Constructed well-tailored dresses, trousers and jackets with precise attention to detail.
- Demonstrated proper textile handling and care related to cleaning, pressing and steaming.
- Successfully completed challenging projects requiring advanced tailoring techniques such as intricate beadwork or embroidery applications.
- Ensured accurate measurements were taken for each client''s project, resulting in well-fitting final products that required minimal adjustments.
- Minimized fabric waste by carefully planning cuts and utilizing leftover material for smaller projects or repairs when possible.
- Maintained clean and organized work area and verified safe and proper equipment functionality to reduce downtime.
- Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to various sewing tasks, including garment repairs, alterations, or custom clothing creation.
Education
Associates of Business Fashion - Fashion
Maricopa Community College System
AZ04-2026
High School Diploma -
Primavera High
Chandler, AZ05-2015
Skills
- Hand sewing techniques
- Fabric cutting
- Alterations expertise
- Fitting adjustments
- Zipper installation
- Hemming techniques
- Patterning skills
- Seam finishing
- Stitching repairs
- Pleating methods
- Serger machine use
- Patternmaking
- Custom clothing creation
- Garment construction
- Lace application
- Embroidery techniques
- Fabric selection
- Bridal alterations
- Pressing techniques
- Quilting techniques
- Fashion design
- Fabric hemming
- Garment repair
- Costume design
- Buttonhole making
- Sewing machine operation
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Time management abilities
- Material selection
- Garment inspection
- Pattern cutting
- Garment fitting
- Garment alterations
Timeline
Contracted Seamstress
The Friendly Garden Daycare
11.2022 - Current
Bartender
Cobra Arcade Bar
02.2021 - Current
Seamstress and Alteration Specialist
Neon Velour ( Personal Business)
03.2020 - Current
Associates of Business Fashion - Fashion
Maricopa Community College System
High School Diploma -
Primavera High