VICTORIA MAIMUNATU KAWA
**** ******* *** *******, ** N8Y 3W3 Tel. 519-***-****
Email: ad11m6@r.postjobfree.com
Well-equipped Seamstress and Caretaker/Housekeeper with over 10 years of customer service experience. Extremely open minded to new ideas as well as concepts. Strong ability to learn new tasks quickly and proficiently. Goal oriented individual dedicated to high levels of customer satisfaction and working efficiently.
RELEVANT SKILLS
Compassionate nature and positive attitude
Able to work well under stress
Excellence in oral and written communication
Exceptional skills in organizing and prioritizing work
Works effectively both independently, and as a member of a team.
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Seamstress 2016 - 2023
Self-Employed – Accra, Ghana
Organized and maintained fabrics, trims, and other materials.
Leveraged knowledge of drafting and fittings to adapt and create patterns.
Defined technical specifications for garments, selecting fabrics, patterns, shapes, and colors.
Marked patterns and designs to indicate necessary shape of fabric to be cut.
Kept up to date with latest fashion trends and techniques and identified best quality fabrics.
Crafted women's garments and accessories, including dresses, tops, bottoms, and outerwear.
Cleaned work areas to reduce hazards.
Maintained clean, dust-free, and well-organized workstation.
Filled the stock with products and kept a record of inventory.
Caretaker 2012 – 2022
Private Employer –Accra, Ghana
Performed housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes and dishes, and running errands.
Planned, shopped for, and prepared meals, including special diets, and assisted families in planning, shopping for, and preparing nutritious meals.
Advised clients on issues such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition, and infant care.
Provided clients with communication assistance, typing their correspondence and obtaining information for them.
Performed health-care related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses and physiotherapists.
Administered bedside and personal care, such as ambulation and personal hygiene assistance.
EDUCATION
Certificate in Catering 2016
National Vocational Institute / Carol Carl Institute - Accra, Ghana
Certificate in Tailoring and Dress Making 2002
CEFORD Vocational Training Center - Freetown, Sierra Leone
High School Diploma 1993
United Muslim Association Secondary School - Freetown, Sierra Leone
References Available Upon Request