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Alina Badea
Sewing machinist
Manchester,Lancashire
Summary
Talented sewing professional experienced in creating and altering varied garment designs. Works with meticulous attention to detail to produce accurate, quality results. Operates manual and industrial sewing machines to deliver items to exact design specifications.
Overview
27
years of professional experience
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Self employedManchester
Alterations Seamstress
2021.09 - Current (4 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Collaborate with customers to understand their needs and provide expert advice on garment alterations
- Created custom occasion items to detailed client specifications.
- Measure and cut fabric according to pattern.
- Adapted machine settings to suit various fabric requirements.
- Sew garments using a variety of techniques.
- Pressed garments upon completion to remove creases and assess finish quality.
- Operate a sewing machine and other related equipment.
- Observed brand and quality standards during operations, affording clients professional service.
- Alter garments to fit customers' measurements.
- Repair and maintain garments.
- Work with a variety of fabrics and materials.
- Laundry services and to clean and iron clothes.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area
- Serviced machines regularly to maintain working order and output efficiency.
Restore Scan LtdManchester
Data entry- Medical Records Clerk
2019.01 - 2021.09 (2 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Identification, sorting and preparation of documents for scanning into systems.
- Performed over 3000 actions per hour while maintaining zero errors.
- To ensure that all document requests are dealt with to agreed quality and standards.
- Examined data to detect errors and discrepancies.
- Performed back up operations to save and store data
- Verified accuracy of information and sorted information of documents for computer entry.
- Photocopied, scanned and printed relevant data .
- Managed documents within company databases, keeping accurate records of critical information.
- Supported executive leadership and office staff by managing operational workflow.
- Trained junior staff on touch typing techniques to maintain quick completion times on projects.
- Maintained a safe working environment
Ultimat Defence ltdManchester
Sewing Machinist
2018.06 - 2018.11 (5 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Sew various PVC soft furniture products for police department training, gym products and sports and police protection equipment.
- Interpreted patterns, diagrams and product specifications precisely for faultless results.
- Selected cutting tools and equipment to suit chosen fabrics.
- Measured and cut PVC fabric using Industrial Straight Knife Cloth
- Cutting Machine. precisely according to the order specifications
- Attention to accuracy and quality control throughout garment production.
- Selected materials, fasteners and thread according to fabric type.
- Inspected finished products measurements and quality to verify conformance to pattern instructions.
- Performed general and preventative maintenance on sewing machines to limit production errors.
- Maintained a safe working environment
Airline services LTDManchester
Sewing Machinist
2018.02 - 2018.06 (4 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Manufacture of various types of curtains for the aeronautical industry
- Meticulous attention to accuracy and quality control throughout curtain production.
- Used industrial sewing machines to accurately perform various sewing, overlocking and finishing tasks.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformance to pattern instructions.
- Adapted machine settings to suit various curtain production runs.
- Maintained a safe working environment
- Adjusted machine controls for individual projects to regulate stitching speed.
Lindstrom LtdManchester
Sewing Machinist
2017.11 - 2018.01 (2 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Repair workwear using cylinder arm walking foot machine.
- Corrected missing stitches to achieve company quality assurance standards.
- Alteration of work clothes according to customer requirements
- Secured garment accessories, including zips, velcro and poppers.
- Demonstrated meticulous attention to accuracy and quality control throughout garment production.
- Inspected finished products to verify conformance to pattern instructions.
- Repaired technical multi-layer garments in varied fabrics and finishes.
- Maintained a safe working environment .
Blackout LtdLondon
Sewing Machinist
2016.01 - 2017.10 (1 education.year_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Manufacture of curtains and drapes for theaters, concert stages and any other type of show.
- Interpreted patterns, diagrams and product specifications precisely for faultless results.
- Selected cutting tools and equipment to suit chosen fabrics.
- Measured and cut fabrics precisely according to the order specifications
- Demonstrated meticulous attention to accuracy and quality control throughout garment production.
- Selected materials, fasteners and thread according to fabric type.
- Operated overlocking machines and flatbed machines to produce high-volume goods.
- Inspected finished products measurements and quality to verify conformance to pattern instructions.
- Performed general and preventative maintenance on sewing machines to limit production errors.
- Maintained a safe working environment
Self EmployedBucharest, Romania
Seamstress
1997.03 - 2015.12 (18 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Job overview
- Produced garments with precision to achieve uniformity.
- Created custom occasion items to detailed client specifications.
- Used hand sewing and finishing techniques to complete bespoke pieces.
- Cut materials to exact pattern specifications for minimised fabric waste.
- Demonstrated abilities in overlocking, cover seaming, and stretch binding.
- Serviced machines regularly to maintain working order and output efficiency.
- Repaired torn and damaged clothes to suit client needs.
- Pressed garments upon completion to remove creases and assess finish quality.
- Adapted machine settings to suit various fabric requirements.
- Operated machines with care and attention to produce accurate results.
- Updated inventory levels after processing special order pick-ups.
- Inspected garments to verify condition before delivery to customers.
- Observed brand and quality standards during operations, affording clients professional service.
Education
Manchester CollegeManchester
NVQ Level 3 from Fashion design
2018.09 - 2021.06 (2 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
University overview
- Awarded ABC Level 3 Certificate in Fashion and Textile
- Completed professional development in :
- Manual garading -Level 3
- Advanced pattern cutting technology-Level 3
- Producing patterns by modelling-Level 3
Skills
- Sewing safety rules
- Overlocking
- Flatbed sewing
- Cylinder arm walking foot machine
- Industrial sewing machine operation
- Pattern maker
- Pattern reading
- Fabric cutting
- Machine maintenance
Languages
Romanian
Native
English
Intermediate
Timeline
Alterations Seamstress
Self employed
2021.09 - Current (4 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Data entry- Medical Records Clerk
Restore Scan Ltd
2019.01 - 2021.09 (2 education.years_Label & 8 education.months_Label)
Manchester College
NVQ Level 3 from Fashion design
2018.09 - 2021.06 (2 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Sewing Machinist
Ultimat Defence ltd
2018.06 - 2018.11 (5 education.months_Label)
Sewing Machinist
Airline services LTD
2018.02 - 2018.06 (4 education.months_Label)
Sewing Machinist
Lindstrom Ltd
2017.11 - 2018.01 (2 education.months_Label)
Sewing Machinist
Blackout Ltd
2016.01 - 2017.10 (1 education.year_Label & 9 education.months_Label)
Seamstress
Self Employed
1997.03 - 2015.12 (18 education.years_Label & 9 education.months_Label)