Bruce M Tankson

Saint Paul, MN *****

adrr1r@r.postjobfree.com

+1-612-***-****

I have been working in the textile industry since 93 until the present, I have the knowledge to use various machines from Zigzag and Straight Stitch and Blind hemmers and Serge's and even Pattern Sewing machines and even computerized embroidery machines. I have the ability to use professional steamers and irons and even power blade cutters from cutting piles high fabric. I also am a certified fork-lift operator. I do have a gap in between work periods which I've occurred an injury on the job and decided to return to college to further my skills. I've been working through temp agencies for the last two months looking for a full time job. I am currently working through staffing agencies at this moment of time looking for a good job with benefits.

The gaps in my resume are due to a job injury which happened in 2008 whereas I was under medical leave and decided to return to school to further my interest the textile industry. I am on probation and looking for felony friendly jobs and must be on a metro transit bus Last job held was $17.50 an hour looking for a job paying at least that nothing less than $17.00 an hour or at least a dollar more to leave my current position. Preferably 2nd shift if busline runs at end of the shift or 3rd shift. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Order Picker

Randstad employeed me at Breakthru Beverage Group - Saint Paul, MN September 2021 to November 2021

I was to use a smart device to see what items needed to be picked for our customers and then retrieve them and load them on a plastic pallet using a rideable powered pallet jack and go and select all that’s needed for this customer and then take them to the dock and say the item number of the completed task and then ask the smart device for next order. Production Operator

Baldinger Bakery - Saint Paul, MN

June 2021 to August 2021

I work different areas from material handler boxing to putting items on pallets and loading machines with empty trays and wrapping and sealing packages. And cleaning my work area. This is a temp to hire job thru Advance Services

Machine Operator

Pearsons Candy - Saint Paul, MN

May 2021 to August 2021

I was loading large bulks of candy onto a machine that would cut the candy into pieces and then wrap them I was to do troubleshooting and fix the machine if it was within my skills I would also take an inventory of the butter and candy roll wraps used and take density checks and weight checks every two hours and clean my area. And work where needed if my machine was not running on the day I worked. Production Worker

PLASMAN - Hopkins, MN

April 2021 to May 2021

Running a plastic molder machine and sorting thru the plastics for damages and boxing them when weight count is accurate, this is a weekend temp job thru Advance Services employment agency. Production Worker

MINNCOR Industries - Fairbault,MN

November 2017 to July 2018

I was to get large ballons and attache other ballon pieces to them and then fold ballons accordingly to the companies standards and then insert them into the packages for the customers. Embroidery Machine Operator

Lindstrom Embroideries - Bloomington, MN

September 2016 to November 2016

Work as a team member processing embroidery orders. Get the garment needed and check the order sheet change colors of threads if needed and check and change bobbins. Load design unto embroidery machine check the items in that goes with the order sheet then hoop them unto embroidery machine. Watch the design sew out and when everything looks right finish hooping and help other team member. Embroidery Machine Operator

Strauss Skates & Bicycles - Maplewood, MN

November 2015 to June 2016

Responsibilities

I am to check the order of what needs to be embroidered. Load the design and colors of thread for each embroidery item, then place garment or item in embroidery hoop and then put the item on machine and always check to make sure item is sewing right design. Skills Used

I use all of my sewing skills to stay ahead in this field of work, paying close attention to detail is a plus. Sewing Machine Operator/ fabric cutter

Imago LTD - West Saint Paul, MN

July 2007 to February 2008

I was to check the list of items to be cut and if I am at the warehouse I would retrieve the large roll of fabric and spread it on the cutting table mark it and then use powered electrical fabric cutter. Mark each item for the person doing the sewing. And I was to sew if needed at the main location. Alterations

Vera's House of Bridal - Madison, WI

April 2005 to September 2005

Alterations Department

Contact: HR #608-***-****

Duties: I would look on my invoice sheet and get the garment that needed altered and take it to my work table and mark off the necessary measurements that needed adjusted then take the item and sew it and then take it to the serge the ends to prevent fraying and the take the item to the pressing table and press down the fabric sewed and mark my initial's on the tag that I am the one whom performed the work on the apparel in case there needs to be more work done to it. I would place my finished work unto the garment rack and keep my area safe and clean at all times. Sewing machine Operator

J.W Hume Co - Saint Paul, MN

March 2004 to July 2004

Saint Paul, MN Sewing machine Operator

Contact: Beverly #651-***-****

Duties: I would get my list of items to be made such as garment bags and briefcases etc. I would get the fabric and all the notions needed to complete these items and use various sewing machines to complete the task, I would even cut fabric and use items such as an eyelet to mark and place holes into the bag I would always keep my area clean.

Alterations

Altered States Alterations - Madison, WI

May 2003 to July 2003

Pay: $8.00 hr Alterations Department Contact: HR #608-***-**** Duties: I would get a list from my supervisor of items that needed altered and then go and mark the items off where it needs to be taken in or out and perform the task of sewing the item and then use either a blind hem machine or a serge whichever one that suits the item for finishing, I would take the item to the pressing area and them steam or even press the item and place on the finished rack and signed on the completed task sheet.

Sewing Machine Operator

Manpower - Middleton, WI

April 2001 to September 2001

Spring Windows fashions

Middleton, WI Sewing Machine Operator

Contact/ Manpower: #877-***-****

Duties: I would gather all the forms needed to make the curtains needed to specific companies and then gather the fabric needed and then take it to a roll out fabric board which I will iron out all the wrinkles and then do my marking so that I can cut the curtain length at the right size and then sew the item and we were to keep a detailed log on the amount of time it had taken to get this item done and how much fabric was cut and how many needles and change of threading was used to keep quantity count in order, for new purchasing of supplies.

Mogul/Forklift Operator

Melester's Candies - Cambridge, WI

July 2000 to April 2001

Contact; Mr. Tieber: #608-***-****

Forklift Operator/Mogul Operator

Duties: As a forklift driver I would unload and load trucks at the docking bay and weigh each crate received and shipped, I would also have to load new items received unto shelves in the warehouse storage. As a Mogul Operator I would be the lead worker on a candy production machine where I would unload trays of starch from the machine after it has been processed and stacked on by my co-worker. Sewing Machine Operator

Superior Health Linens - Madison, WI

June 1998 to January 2000

Madison, WI

Sewing Machine Operator Contact: Chuck: #608-***-**** Duties: I would be in control of salvaging items received from clinics and hospitals to see what could be reused or fixed and what could get scrapped out. And in the sewing area I would either be repairing items or even sewing items needed such as Morgue covers, and Surgical Tray covers and some of these items I could do in my own home as contract work. I would also have to keep an inventory sheet on items repaired and items scrapped out. And most important I was to keep my common area clean. Other jobs held:

Gilligan's Interiors Fitchburg, WI #608-***-**** upholstery Operator Pantera Embroidery Madison, WI #608-***-**** Sewing Mach Operator Cottonwood Futons Madison, WI #608-***-**** Sewing Mach Operator Education

N/A in Fashion studies

Minneapolis Community & Technical College - Minneapolis, MN August 2011 to March 2013

None in Fashion Design

The Academy of Art University - San Francisco, CA

2009 to 2010

High school diploma in HSED

Fox valley Technical College - Oshkosh, WI

November 1997

none in Fashion

Minneapolis Community & Technical College

Skills

• Forklift (Less than 1 year)

• Assembly Line

• Machine Operator (10+ years)

• Manufacturing (10+ years)

• Packaging (10+ years)

• Assembly (10+ years)

• Warehouse Experience (1 year)

• Materials Handling (1 year)

• Order Picker (2 years)

• Load & Unload (2 years)

• Quality Inspection (3 years)

• Leadership (3 years)

• English (10+ years)

• Shipping & Receiving (3 years)

• Order Picking (3 years)

• General Labor (3 years)

• Microsoft Word

• Microsoft Office

• Conveyor installation

Links

http://www.fashionindustrynetwork.com/profile/bmauridzignz Certifications and Licenses

Forklift Certification

Assessments

Attention to detail — Familiar

April 2021

Identifying differences in materials, following instructions, and detecting details among distracting information

Full results: Familiar

Work style: Reliability — Proficient

May 2021

Tendency to be reliable, dependable, and act with integrity at work Full results: Proficient

Construction safety — Proficient

May 2021

Using safe practices while on a construction site. Full results: Proficient

Work style: Conscientiousness — Familiar

June 2019

Measures a candidate's tendency to be rule-abiding, well-organized, hard-working, confident, and think before acting.

Full results: Familiar

Mechanical knowledge — Completed

May 2021

Understanding and applying mechanical concepts and processes Full results: Completed

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