LISA SUTHERLAND
Tucson AZ ***** 938-***-**** *************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. I am seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. I am looking to make a career change as my other responsibilities to family are not conducive to the hours and workload demanded in the aviation industry. SKILLS
Frame Work:Deco Panels:Foam work:Pattern Making:Accurate Measuring and cutting of materials:Reading and interpreting blue prints and proofs: Computer skills including PowerPoint, Access, Internet, Social Media, Excel, Microsoft Works and Outlook WORK HISTORY
Interior Specialist/Upholstery, 03/2017-03/2023
Intech Aviation
● Deco panel and armrest panel work which included measuring, templating, cutting cargo liner panels, covering with layers of foam, and fabric
● Proficient usage of materials including bondo, body filler, cargo liner, foam, elastifoam, solvents, and adhesives
● Structural buildup of footrests and headrests including use of filler materials, adhesives, and foam
● Disassembling and reassembling components on pods/ seats including seats, backs, armrests, footrests, and headrests
● Basic knowledge in spray finishes including clear coats and paint Interior Specialist/Upholstery, 11/2016-03/2017
Bombardier Contracted by Aerotek/Allegis Group
● Tear down and structural build up of deco and Dado panels using materials such as gross- point, silk and suede
● Stripping and recovering closet components such as rods and interiors using leather and gross-point
● Refurbished jump-seat taken down to the frame
● Fabricated new foam build up of seat and back as well as patterning seat for new leather cover
● Riveted new label
● Cutting materials based on self-made patterns or measurements Work performed on Challenger 605.
Upholstery Tech, 02/2016 10/2016
Comlux
● Deco panel and armrest panel work which included measuring, templating, cutting cargo liner panels, covering with layers of foam, and fabric
● Proficient usage of materials including bondo, body filler, cargo liner, foam, elastifoam, solvents, and adhesives
● Structural buildup of footrests and headrests including use of filler materials, adhesives, and foam
● Disassembling and reassembling components on pods/ seats including seats, backs, armrests, footrests, and headrests
● Basic knowledge in spray finishes including clear coats and paint
● Sewing close-outs and maintenance covers for custom leather seating Work performed on a Sukhoi RRJ-100, Airbus ACJ-330 and a Boeing 737. Upholsterer/ Assistant to owner/Project Management, 03/2012-01/2016 Hughey Hartman Upholstery/Interior Refurbishing
● Assisted customers with their selections of fabrics for custom residential and commercial upholstery projects
● Custom building oversized ottomans, headboards, banquettes, and wall panels including structural components and foam work
● Patterning for soft coverings to fit framework on custom built items
● Sewing soft coverings to complete custom built items
● Tearing down and re-building/re-covering used furniture items
● Creating timelines to see projects through from conception to completion
● Estimating material amounts
● Installation of vinyl, laminate, carpet, and composite flooring ● Trim work for cabinetry/ fitting/setting/custom building cabinets
● Applying spray finishes including laquer, polyurethane, enamels. EDUCATION
Graduated with honors earned my B.S. in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Organizational Leadership: 01/2014 University of Indianapolis J. Everett Light Career Center - Indianapolis, IN
Certificate of Completion 01/2012 in Chair Upholstery