Design Operator
Resume:
CURRICULUM VITAE FOR GAYLODE CHINZVENDE
PERSONAL DETAILS
SURNAME : Chinzvende
FIRST NAME : Gaylode
DATE OF BIRTH : 01/01/84
PASSPORT NUMBER : FN824584
RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS : B302 Kempton Place, Kempton Park, Jhb GENDER : Male
Marital Status : Married
CONTACT NUMBER : 063-***-****
EMAIL ADDRESS : *****************@*****.***
Personal Profile
I am a 36 year old analytical and self-motivated person with more than 8 years experience (overall working experience) in Pattern Making, Gerber Cutter Operation & office furniture (Chairs) and Industrial clothing design & construction. I work well under pressure and take pride in accomplishing tasks, dedication, loyal and responsibility are all attributes that I offer my employer. I am very passionate and committed a strategic thinker and a good team leader and player. I have good communication skills and an extensive understanding of customer/client requirements and therefore do my level best to suit their requirements. TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS:
National Certificate - Industrial Clothing Design And Construction – Gweru Technical College
(Zimbabwe)
Basic Accumack Version 10 Course (Gerber Technology) – Intamarket Graphics
Certificate in Computer Operation
Course Technical Skills:
Gerber Cutter Operator
Computer based Pattern Design
Digitizing Design
Pattern Design
Marker Making
Production and Development of patterns
TERTIARY EDUCATION SUBJECTS PASSED
Industrial Pattern Techniques
Industrial Sewing Techniques
Textile Technology
Garment Design
Clothing Factory Management And Operations
Clothing Factor Techniques
Enterprenual Skills Development
Project Management
National And Strategic Studies
HIGHER EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Last School Attended : Mt Darwin High
Highest Grade Passed : O’Level (2001)
English
Geography
History
Agriculture
Commerce
Integrated Science
Other Technical Skills
Digitization Pattern Making (Industrial clothing & Furniture design)
Graphic Design
Microsoft Word Advanced (5 to 10 years experience)
Internet Advanced (5 – 10 years experience)
Microsoft Outlook Advanced (5 to 10 years experience)
Power Point Intermediate (5 years experience)
Excel Intermediate (5 to 10 years experience)
Excellent communication skills
Excellent computer literacy
Accurate turnaround time Management
Professional meeting organization Project Planning
Good telephone manner
Time-management skills
Excellent inter-personal skills
Highly motivated
WORK EXPERIENCE
Previous Employer : KARO MANUFACTURING
Position: Pattern Maker / Gerber Cutter Operator
Product: Office Chairs
Duration: February 2016 – June 15 2020
Reason for Living: Retrenchment
Duties:
Receive samples for design from client (Mainly Office Chairs, medical chairs, special purpose chairs, etc)
Compute dimensions of patterns according to sizes, considering stretching of material.
Create a master pattern for each size within a range of garment sizes, using charts, drafting instruments, computers, and/or grading devices.
Sketch and create prototypes and models for production
Create a paper pattern from which to mass-produce a design concept
Determine the best layout of pattern pieces to minimize waste of material, and mark fabric accordingly
Discuss design specifications with designers, and convert their original models of garments into patterns of separate parts that can be laid out on a length of fabric
Draw details on outlined parts to indicate where parts are to be joined, as well as the positions of pleats, pockets, buttonholes, and other features, using computers or drafting instruments
Draw outlines of pattern parts by adapting or copying existing patterns, or by drafting new patterns
Examine sketches, sample articles, and design specifications to determine quantities, shapes, and sizes of pattern parts, and to determine the amount of material or fabric required to make a product
Mark samples and finished patterns with information such as chair size, section, style, identification, and sewing instructions
Position and cut out master or sample patterns, using Gerber Machine or if necessary for record keeping using computers
Create designs by use of computer-aided design (CAD) program
Follow up with the production team that the required products are well constructed and sturdy enough for the purpose for which they are designed. URBAN NEST
Position: - Chef
Duration: - September 2014 – January 2016
Reason for Leaving - Pattern Maker/Gerber Operator Job Opportunity at Karo Manufacturing Duties
Managing the overall kitchen
Controlling kitchen costs & making sure that there is enough supplies
Ordering supplies
Creating the menus and making sure that food is served in a presentable manner MUTARE GARMENT MANUFACTURES
Positions: - Pattern Maker & Development
Product: - School Uniforms, Graduation Gowns & Caps Duration - August 2010 – July 2014
Reason for Leaving - Relocation to South Africa
Duties:
Producing concepts
Making sketches by hand or on the computer
Developing patterns
Overseeing production
Analysing trends in fabrics, colours and shapes. YERDAK ENTERPRISES
Position - Industrial Clothing Designer
Product - Lingerie, casual wear (corduroy clothing for men & women) Duration - April 2010 – July 2010
Reason for Leaving - Company Closure due to economic difficulties Duties
Receive samples for design from client (Industrial Clothing)
Sketch and create prototypes and models for production
Create designs by use of computer
Laying and cutting of patterns (using a scissors or Machine, depending on quantity)
Development of the end product
SWISSETTE PRIVATE LIMITED
Position - Pattern Maker
Products - Mass production of Clothing for supply to Retail Stores e.g Edgars, Meikles DURATION - December 2009 – March 2010
Reason for Leaving- Retrenchment
Duties
Designing & Pattern Making and Grading
Producing concepts
Making sketches by hand or on the computer
Developing patterns
Overseeing production
Analysing trends in fabrics, colours and shapes
REFERENCES
Jolandie de Villiers
Intamarket Graphics (Gerber Technology Trainer)
Tel: 021-***-****
Cell: +27-72-286-****
Email: ********@**********.**.**
Joachim Roetger (Managing Director)
Karo Manufacturing
Tel: +27-11-392-****
Cell: +27-82-497-****
Emali: *****@****.**.**
Debra Murekachiro
Mutare Garments
Nomathemba Mkethwa
Epiglo Events Management Pty Ltd (Done Upholstery for Events Furniture Chairs on a part time basis) Cell: +27-60-320-****
Email: *******@*****.***
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