ZAINAB OMOLARA OLADAPO

Building #**, Street ***, Zone 91, Al Wukair, Qatar.

E-mail: ada3kj@r.postjobfree.com Mobile: +974********

Visa Status: Transferable Working Visa.

SUMMARY

A focused and capable Seamstress who can mend, alter and sew all types of clothing. Maxine is the type of individual who comes to work every day with their game face on, ready to give one hundred per cent. She is very good at making assessments as to where a garment should be altered. As a true professional she can accurately follow ticket instructions and markings based on customer specifications. In addition to this, she has a high level of accuracy in the measurement and fault identification departments. In her current role, she has been commended for observing safety and security procedures and for using equipment and materials properly. Right now, she is looking for a suitable position with a company that she can build a long term career with.

KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Showing customers different designs that they can choose from.

Able to work an industrial sewing machine to a high standard

It can create its own unique eye-catching patterns and clothing

Fitting gowns onto brides

Able to work with fine fabrics

Can use a needle and thread to sew garments

Experience of working in a factory setting as well as small retail shops

Can sit for long periods repeatedly sewing the same pattern over and over again

Extending the wear of a garment

Sewing different types of cloth

Sewing buttons onto finished garments

PERSONAL QUALITIES

Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.

Capability to work with leather, beading or other special fabrics

Always ready to learn and trustworthy.

Positive thinking.

Ability to relate well with people of diverse cultures.

Positive thinking.

Highly energetic.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Garment

Alterations

Preventing wrinkling

Machine work

Hemming fabric

Dressmaking

Patchwork

Hand stitching

Zip replacement

Taking measurements

WORK EXPERIENCE

ORIENTAL TRADING COMPANY, Doha, Qatar. FROM: DEC 2012 - till date.

Position: SEAMSTRESS

Responsibilities: Responsible for working as part of a small team of seamstresses and cutters altering highly specialized garments, textiles and clothing.

Showing customers different designs that they can choose from.

Sourcing fabrics, linings and other materials required to complete a job.

Working as part of a team with tailors to put together bespoke dresses for clients.

Cutting patterns and pieces.

Repairing tears and zippers, and adds buttons to garments.

Smoothing and pressing garments with irons, presses, or steamers.

Fitting garments on customers to determine their required alterations.

Measuring clients to ensure a proper dress fit

Using scissors to trim excess material and cloth.

Removing stitches from garments that are to be altered by using razor blades or rippers.

Measuring materials to mark reference points and cutting lines.

Sewing by hand as well as with a machine.

Filling in all paper work related to sewing activities.

Removing stains from clothing.

Estimating how much cloth is required for a garment.

Maintains a constant awareness of safety and accident prevention.

Managing a small budget to purchase required materials.

Working knowledge in the use of a blind stitch and over-lock machine.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

UNIVERSITY OF ADO-EKITI, EKITI STATE, NIGERIA.

Bachelors of Science (BSc.) in Business Administration.

LANGUAGES KNOWN

English: Excellent (Speaking, Reading and Writing)

Arabic: Learning (Speaking, Reading and Writing)

REFERENCES

Available on request

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