Valiara Smith
Reevesville,SC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Industrial Seamstress
Grand Forest
02.2022 - 07.2023
- Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
- Drew patterns and cut fabric pieces, assembled, and sewed to create wearable garment.
- Demonstrated proper textile handling and care related to cleaning, pressing and steaming.
Industrial Seamtress
Sportsman Boats
07.2021 - 02.2023
- Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
- Drew patterns and cut fabric pieces, assembled, and sewed to create wearable garment.
- Demonstrated proper textile handling and care related to cleaning, pressing and steaming.
- Measured and cut fabric for garment construction according to customer specifications.
- Determined appropriate repair solution based on garment damage to employ proper tools or equipment.
- Inspected finished garments to address flaws and verify adherence to quality standards.
Industrial Seamstress
Carolina Cushion
07.2012 - 07.2021
- Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
- Drew patterns and cut fabric pieces, assembled, and sewed to create wearable garment.
- Demonstrated proper textile handling and care related to cleaning, pressing and steaming.
Machine Operator
Becton Dickinson
10.1993 - 07.2012
- Operated machining equipment safely with team of operators.
- Operated multiple machines simultaneously to meet production requirements.
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Replenished materials and supplies as needed to maintain production.
- Assessed equipment after each production run and performed preventive maintenance to keep machines running smoothly.
- Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
Education
Diploma - General Studies
Saint George High School
Saint George, SC05.1984
Skills
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Sales Techniques
- Garment Alterations
- Regulatory Requirements
Timeline
Industrial Seamstress
Grand Forest
02.2022 - 07.2023
Industrial Seamtress
Sportsman Boats
07.2021 - 02.2023
Industrial Seamstress
Carolina Cushion
07.2012 - 07.2021
Machine Operator
Becton Dickinson
10.1993 - 07.2012
Diploma - General Studies
Saint George High School
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