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Work History
Education
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Prakaikaew Prakarnkaew

Seamstress, cleaner, cook
Plymouth

Summary

Reliable and honest person, skilled in maintaining clean and orderly interior building spaces. Careful in managing every cleaning task, including floors, bathrooms, trash removal and windows, with diligence.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.

Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

self-employed seamstress

Self-employed
Plymouth, DEV
09.2020 - Current

Securing jobs with the help of my partner.

Giving quotes and doing samples. Negotiating prices for piece work.

Developing prototypes, finding best method.

Finish work on time to a high standard.

Liaise with clients to arrange delivery of material, collection and dispatch of finished items.

Manage my own workload,

  • Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Seamstress

Christine West
Weston Super Mare, Somerset
11.2014 - 05.2020
  • Determined appropriate repair solution based on garment damage to employ proper tools or equipment.
  • Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
  • Demonstrated proper textile handling and care related to cleaning, pressing and steaming.
  • Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area and verified safe and proper equipment functionality to reduce downtime.
  • Altered and hemmed [Type] and [Type] garments to create custom-fitted styles.
  • Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
  • Set appropriate stops and guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule, or template.

Kitchen assistant and front of house

Simply Thai
Bristol, Somerset
08.2017 - 01.2020
  • Cleaned and sanitized dishes and utensils, consistently keeping adequate supplies on hand for expected customer loads.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
  • Washed, peeled, and cut fruits and vegetables in advance to save time on food preparation.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.
  • Managed time to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously with ease.
  • Learned other teammates' work tasks to train as backup.
  • Unloaded food deliveries and stored items in proper locations for easy access.
  • Monitored inventory deliveries to minimize product losses and prep for service.

Cleaner

TK Max
Weston Super Mare, Somerset
05.2014 - 10.2014
  • Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
  • Handled equipment, chemicals, and materials properly and with caution.
  • Used time management and efficient cleaning methods to meet deadlines.
  • Provided assistance to other staff members with cleaning of difficult areas.
  • Confirmed all cleaning tools and equipment were stored properly after use.
  • Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
  • Cleaned and maintained lobbies, offices and other common areas in commercial buildings.
  • Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
  • Removed trash, debris and other waste materials from premises.
  • Maintained optimal supply levels to meet daily and special cleaning needs.
  • Kept public pathways clear of safety hazards and spills with regular checks and attention.
  • Emptied waste paper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.

sewing machinist

various companies, workshops, and self employed at times
Bangkok, Taichung, Thailand, Taiwan
01.1983 - 08.2013
  • Conducted routine sewing machine maintenance, lubrication, belt changes and lint removal.
  • Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Completed quick and safe threading and needling changing operations to keep production on schedule.
  • Handled custom adjustments to create pieces meeting unique customer requirements.
  • Finalized products by attaching hardware, labels and tags and preparing shipments.
  • Prevented materials waste by completing accurate measurements and precise cuts.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Examined incoming materials and compared to documentation for accuracy and quality.
  • Supported performance targets by maintaining clean and neat work areas.
  • Observed machine production to check operations and proactively adjust settings to maintain targets.
  • Identified malfunctions or failures by routinely monitoring and analyzing equipment operations.
  • Checked conformance of finished pieces with rulers.
  • Set appropriate stops and guides to specified lengths as indicated by scale, rule, or template.

Education

General certificate of secondary education - General Secondary Education

Banyougkhom
Sawangdandin
05.1980 - 08.1984

Skills

Cleaning

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Additional Information

I came to the UK in 2013 having married an Englishman. Unfortunately he died after we came here, and I did not have the means or finances to return to Thailand. I also wanted to try to support my daughter who had just had her first child.

I had been married and had a business in Thailand but both had come to and end and coming to the UK had been an attempt to start a new life.

I faced a lot of difficulties and problems and it took me a while to adjust after my husband died. I survived by doing whatever work I could find on a casual basis and tried on three occasions to get a visa and work permit. Sometimes I only had enough money for some rice and an egg every day.

I never took money in the form of benefits and never stole or cheated anyone.

Gradually I found some friends who helped me, but I always found a way to pay them back for their kindness.

Now I have a partner, a part-time business and am settled for the first time in many years. I also now have a visa and a work permit.

I am an honest and hard working person.

I like to be friendly with people. My dignity and honour are very important to me.

I assure you that if you were to employ me I would be reliable, hard working, honest and caring .

Timeline

self-employed seamstress

Self-employed
09.2020 - Current

Kitchen assistant and front of house

Simply Thai
08.2017 - 01.2020

Seamstress

Christine West
11.2014 - 05.2020

Cleaner

TK Max
05.2014 - 10.2014

sewing machinist

various companies, workshops, and self employed at times
01.1983 - 08.2013

General certificate of secondary education - General Secondary Education

Banyougkhom
05.1980 - 08.1984
Prakaikaew PrakarnkaewSeamstress, cleaner, cook