Rachel May
Portland,Dorset
Summary
Currently self employed and have been for over 10 years. Time management is important as I have to work to specific deadlines. I've learnt in my current position to be flexible with last minute changes to the priority of orders.
Communication is important in my current role as I have to regularly liaise with customers and suppliers to discuss current needs whilst managing expectations.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Seamstress
Self employed
Portland, Dorset
04.2014 - Current
- Repaired damaged clothing items for extended wear.
- Upheld workplace cleanliness, promoting safer working environment.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously to meet tight deadlines.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with effective communication and understanding of their needs.
- Improved garment quality by meticulous attention to detail in stitching and alterations.
- Maintained sewing machines, ensuring optimal performance at all times.
- Altered prom dresses, resulting in tailored fits for prom night.
- Ensured timely completion of orders, thus maintaining smooth workflow.
- Drafted patterns according to design specifications, achieving desired silhouettes and fits.
- Stitched delicate fabrics like leather
- Undertook customer fittings, altering garments to exact requirements.
- Operated machines with care and attention to produce accurate results.
- Repaired torn and damaged clothes to suit client needs.
- Adapted machine settings to suit various fabric requirements.
- Cut materials to exact pattern specifications for minimised fabric waste.
- Paid attention to finishing touches to produce high-quality items.
- Created bespoke items to clients' individual sizing and aesthetic preferences.
- Planned use of materials for effective resource management and waste control.
- Quoted customers on cost of requested project work to set clear expectations.
Seamstress
Kernwear
Wareham, Dorset
12.1998 - 04.2014
- Repaired damaged clothing items for extended wear.
- Stitched delicate fabrics like leather without causing damage.
- Improved garment quality by meticulous attention to detail in stitching and alterations.
- Reduced material wastage by precise fabric cutting techniques.
- Upheld workplace cleanliness, promoting a safer working environment.
- Paid attention to finishing touches to produce high-quality items.
- Inspected garments to verify condition before delivery to customers.
- Ensured timely completion of orders, thus maintaining a smooth workflow.
- Trained junior seamstresses, encouraging skill development within the team.
Prisoner custody officer
Reliance Custodial Services
Dorchester, Dorset
01.1998 - 10.1998
- Safeguarded prisoner welfare with regular checks and reporting any health concerns.
- Ensured safe detainee transport to court hearings, reducing security risks.
- Conducted body searches on arriving detainees to prevent contraband entry.
- Provided compassionate care whilst managing all prisoners.
- Communicated effectively with other officers.
Education
City and Guilds - Sewing
Weymouth College
Dorset 01.1989 - 01.1990
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science
Budmouth Shool
DorsetSkills
Organisational Skills
Time Management
Attention to details
Computer Literate
Versatile (able to work individually or as part of a team)
Affiliations
- Outside my working hours, I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I also enjoy gardening, reading, crosswords and wordsearches as I like a challenge.
Timeline
Seamstress
Self employed
04.2014 - Current
Seamstress
Kernwear
12.1998 - 04.2014
Prisoner custody officer
Reliance Custodial Services
01.1998 - 10.1998
City and Guilds - Sewing
Weymouth College
01.1989 - 01.1990
GCSEs - English, Maths, Science
Budmouth Shool