GIOVANNA CORONESE

E-mail: adwjtq@r.postjobfree.com

Phone: 778-***-****

SUMMARY

Highly qualified Tailor with over 30 years of experience in Italy and Canada. Skilled in alterations, pattern drafting, and garment repair. Self-motivated, reliable, and committed to delivering top-notch quality. Seeking a challenging and dynamic work environment to bring my Italian fashion experience to Canada.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Head Tailor, Suitsupply Nordstrom Pacific Centre Vancouver

February 2021 – March 2023

Followed instructions and listened to customer requests

Altered men's suits, jackets, pants, shirts, and vests

Designed patterns to fit measurements

Marked, cut, and sewed fabric

Altered and repaired garments as required

Tailor - Seamstress, Cissors Studio Ltd Vancouver

February 2021 – April 2021

Followed instructions and listened to customer requests

Altered men's suits, jackets, pants, shirts, and vests

Designed patterns to fit measurements

Marked, cut, and sewed fabric

Altered and repaired garments as required

Freelance Seamstress and Tailor, Vancouver

May 2017 – Ongoing

Followed instructions and listened to customers’ requests

Altered dresses and garments, stimulating creativity to obtain the best and most original results

Paid attention to detail

Used a wide range of specialist equipment and materials

Tailor, Surmesur Vancouver May 2019 – February 2021

Followed instructions and listened to customer requests

Altered men's suits, jackets, pants, shirts, and vests

Sewed using industrial sewing machines, hand stitching, and industrial presser

Paid attention to detail

Seamstress, SCC Northwest Mfg Ltd DBA Vancouver

May 2017 – May 2019

Assembled car seat covers carefully

Used single-needle and serging machines

Possessed good manual dexterity

Paid attention to time management and detail

Used a wide range of specialist equipment and materials

Worked within a large team

Seamstress and Tailor, De Marco Atelier – Ugento, Italy

July 2007 – May 2017

Followed measurement protocols

Adapted and altered designs

Estimated garment costs

Positioned patterns and assembled garment parts

Shaped fabric

Fitted dresses and made-to-measure clothing

Maintained vendor relations

Tailor, Wedding Dress Atelier – Taviano, Italy

September 2000 – June 2007

Performed sewing and machine work

Fitted garments and took measurements

Altered and hand-stitched garments

Prevented wrinkling

Hemmed fabric

Made dresses and did patchwork

Replaced zips

EDUCATION

Accountancy Diploma, Istituto Tecnico Economico – Casarano, Italy September 1998 – May 2004

Mathematics, Business Administration, English, Italian, I.T.

Sewing and Design Certificate, Sewing and Design School – Casarano, Italy September 1990 – May 1994

Cut and sew

Basic pattern drafting

Alterations

Pattern drafting

Fitting fabric

SKILLS

Problem-solving and numeracy skills

Self-motivation and ability to take initiative

Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

Leadership and managerial skills developed by being responsible for many teams

Punctuality and time-keeping

REFERENCES

Available upon request

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