Sara M.K Kafunda
Salford,Greater Manchester
Summary
Charismatic design professional experienced in creating and altering varied high-quality and profitable designs. Works with meticulous attention to detail to produce accurate, quality results. Creative and innovative with proven skill in draping, pattern design and manufacturing requirements.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Internship
Dinapama Manufacturing and Supplies
Windhoek
2019.05 - 2019.11
- Controlled factory equipment to exceed daily production targets.
- Inspected goods ahead of dispatch, minimising delivery errors.
- Supported stable production lines by preparing orders with precision and high accuracy.
- Introduced improved picking and packing methods, successfully reducing dispatch turnaround times.
- Created top-quality products by following strict standards and specifications.
- Manually loaded, unloaded and manoeuvred bulky goods, safely lifting and transporting heavy loads.
- Strictly followed company safety regulations, eliminating workplace accidents and incidents.
- Carefully loaded items for shipping, stacking securely to minimise product damage.
- Sorted, classified and packed products by size and weight, verifying conformance to quality standards.
- Guaranteed customer satisfaction, inspecting finished products for quality and adherence to specifications.
- Maintained strict quality requirements using scales, callipers and micrometres.
- Maintained high levels of organisation and cleanliness for clear and safe working environment.
- Unloaded and stored raw material deliveries.
Manager
Boutique Royale
Windhoek, Northumberland
2020.03 - 2021.11
- Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
- Developed strong teams by skilfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees.
- Applied expertise in team leadership to address productivity and performance issues, motivating staff to achieve KPIs.
- Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
- Prioritised activities to deliver programmed work within scheduled time and budget.
- Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
- Implemented health, safety and well-being programmes to drive productivity and high-quality services.
- Reviewed production issues and implemented corrective action plans, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Analysed sales to identify top-performing products.
- Designed and implemented flexible solutions to aid business efficiency and drive process improvements.
Freelance fashion designer
customer
Windhoek
2021.09 - 2021.10
- Created fresh, detailed moodboards to match specific concepts and themes.
- Participated in production meetings and provided updates on project progress.
- Worked with technical design and product management to provide complete design packages.
- Achieved costing and aesthetic goals to meet budgetary requirements and creative briefs.
- Sketched artistic designs to communicate early planning stages.
- Developed seasonal and brand style guides, schemes and colour pallettes for theme consistency.
- Managed design budgets of up to N$ 5 500.00.
- Developed creative approach to sampling displays by incorporating feedback from photo art directors.
- Actioned feedback and criticism to improve designs.
- Calculated charges, issued bills and collected payments.
- Practiced healthy and safety measures to comply with regulations.
- Brought positive can-do attitude and passion for customer service to solve customer issues.
- Negotiated with suppliers on product specifications, delivery deadlines and price.
freelance seamstress
Didintle Beauty Products
Windhoek
2020.03 - 2022.01
- Updated inventory levels after processing special order pick-ups.
- Harnessed stitching knowledge and expertise to work on multiple fabrics.
- Adapted machine settings to suit various fabric requirements.
- Responsible for producing different styles of the products
- Cut materials to exact pattern specifications for minimised fabric waste.
- Inspected products to verify condition before delivery to customers.
- Produced items with precision to achieve uniformity.
- Used hand sewing and finishing techniques to complete products.
- Operated machines with care and attention to produce accurate results.
- Researched best fabrics and materials to complete the products
- Observed brand and quality standards during operations, affording clients professional service.
- Created custom occasion items to detailed client specifications.
- Serviced machines regularly to maintain working order and output efficiency.
Education
NSSC/H - Maths, English, German, Physical science, Art and Design, Geography
Delta Secondary School Windhoek
Windhoek 2013.01 - 2017.10
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion
University of Namibia
Windhoek 2019.01 - 2021.11
NVQ Level 1 - Level 1 Award in Fashion and Textiles
Pendleton sixth form college
Manchester 2022.09 - 2023.06
Skills
- Pattern cutting
- Hand and machine sewing
- garment design
- Precision-orientated
- Working with varied fabrics and materials
- Colour theory
- Garment tailoring
- Embroidery
- Custom pattern design
- Specialty designs
- Excellent oral communication
- Skilled problem solver
- Charismatic
- Moodboard development
- Conflict resolution
- Creative
- Fashion trend research
- Pre-production sample management
- Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop expertise
- Flexible schedule
- Market research analysis
Languages
English
Fluent
French
Native
Afrikaans
Advanced
German
Elementary
lingala
Upper intermediate
Timeline
NVQ Level 1 - Level 1 Award in Fashion and Textiles
Pendleton sixth form college
2022.09 - 2023.06
Freelance fashion designer
customer
2021.09 - 2021.10
Manager
Boutique Royale
2020.03 - 2021.11
freelance seamstress
Didintle Beauty Products
2020.03 - 2022.01
Internship
Dinapama Manufacturing and Supplies
2019.05 - 2019.11
Bachelor of Arts - Fashion
University of Namibia
2019.01 - 2021.11
NSSC/H - Maths, English, German, Physical science, Art and Design, Geography
Delta Secondary School Windhoek
2013.01 - 2017.10