Ginnette Durham
Anderson
Summary
Dedicated weaver with 24 years of experience operating weaving machines. Deep knowledge of various weaving techniques and machine operations. Positive attitude with problem-solving skills and strong work ethic.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Weaving Section Leader
Glen Raven Custom Fabrics
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient processes and procedures.
- Improved overall team performance with regular coaching, feedback, and mentoring sessions.
- Developed strong relationships with all associates to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Coordinated efforts across departments to optimize efficiency and achieve goals.
- Addressed conflicts within the associates professionally, seeking resolutions that supported both individual needs and overall organizational success. Involving management only when necessary.
- Established clear expectations for each team member, driving accountability for results achieved individually as well as collectively within the group setting.
- Collaborated with planning, design, and the technical department to develop strategic plans that aligned with company goals.
- Adapted quickly to changing circumstances or unforeseen obstacles encountered during daily operations, during any process.
- Monitored production targets to meet company and customer demands.
- Delegated tasks appropriately to ensure optimal utilization of team member skills and capabilities.
- Help any associate that may fall behind.
Weaver
Glen Raven Custom Fabrics
09.2005 - 01.2023
- Monitored weaving machines while weaving to quickly detect issues and correct
- Communicated with supervisor about mechanical issues causing defective product
- Calculated specified yardage of material
- Repaired warp breaks by tying tie threads to broken ends and threading through drop wires, heddle eyes and reed dents
- Repaired filling breaks by removing broken picks
- Spliced filling ends to new yarn by connecting using air splicer
- Restored proper weaving by repairing misdraws and crossed ends
- Completed minor repairs to loom and tied broken ends to restart loom
- Arranged filling yarn packages and threaded ends into loom using Reed hook
- Read production sheets and loaded creels with various types of yarn to meet demands of each run
- Inspected final products for quality concerns or to identify mechanical issues with equipment
- Examined looms to determine stoppage cause, warps, harness breaks and other mechanical defects.
Weaving Instructor
Wamsutta Anderson
01.2000 - 02.2004
- Evaluated trainees to uncover learning deficiencies and devise improvement plans
- Observed other instructors to learn valuable techniques
- Observed and evaluated trainee performance and development and provided appropriate feedback on work
- Managed and organized records and reports
- Qualified trainees
Weaver
Wamsutta Anderson
03.1997 - 01.2000
- Monitored looms while weaving to quickly detect issues and correct
- Communicated with supervisor about mechanical issues causing defective product
- Repaired warp breaks by tying tie threads to broken ends and threading through drop wires, heddle eyes and reed dents
- Repaired filling breaks by removing broken picks
- Arranged filling yarn packages and threaded ends into loom using Reed hook
- Examined looms to determine stoppage cause, warps, harness breaks and other mechanical defects.
Education
GED -
South Carolina GED
2004
Skills
- Cross trained and proficient on many different jobs including section leader, style change technician, and draw in hand for reeds and harnesses
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Proper PPE use
Timeline
Weaving Section Leader
Glen Raven Custom Fabrics
01.2023 - Current
Weaver
Glen Raven Custom Fabrics
09.2005 - 01.2023
Weaving Instructor
Wamsutta Anderson
01.2000 - 02.2004
Weaver
Wamsutta Anderson
03.1997 - 01.2000
GED -
South Carolina GED
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