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ALIX R. TAYLOR

Toronto,ON

Summary

Creative Upholsterer experienced in making, repairing, and replacing upholstery for household, industrial, and commercial furniture, as well as transportation vehicles. Delivered high-quality results through a deep understanding of fabrics and upholstery methods. Committed to transforming ideas into finished products while contributing as a dependable team player.

Overview

3
3
years of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Upholsterer

ISA International Inc
Toronto, Canada
02.2020 - 09.2022
  • Upholstered pre-fab furniture pieces based on work orders for various clients, including the hotel industry.
  • Laid out, measured and cut upholstery materials according to sketches or design specifications.
  • Operated seweding machines or sew upholstery materials by hand to seam cushions and join sections of covering materials.
  • Installed padding and underlays, fastening covering materials securely to ensure durability of furniture.
  • Tacked, glued or sewed ornamental trim, braids or buttons on upholstered items.
  • Completed furniture pieces on time to meet client deadlines.
  • Utilized diverse tools and machines to enhance quality and precision in furniture assembly.
  • A company based in Toronto that provides upholstery services for various clients including the hotel industry.

Upholsterer

Self-employed
Jamaica
07.1998 - 01.2020
  • Received a variety of furniture for repair and complete re-upholstering, ensuring high-quality results tailored to customer needs.
  • Utilized a variety of materials and tools to complete each job.
  • Utilized diverse materials and tools to deliver each project, achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Performed automotive upholstery customization and repair using various fabrics, including leather and vinyl, enhancing vehicle interiors.
  • Sustained a successful business with repeat and referral customers for over 20 years.
  • Operated a self-owned upholstery business in Jamaica, focusing on customer satisfaction.

Education

Graduated -

Dinthill Technical High School
Linstead, Jamaica

Practical Training - Basic Upholstering

The Warehouse Company
09.1993 - 09.1996

Skills

  • Upholstery Fabric
  • Cushion Construction
  • Fabric Selection
  • Sewing
  • Upholstery measuring
  • Design Interpretation
  • Leather Upholstery
  • Zipper Repair
  • Zipper Application
  • Fabric Layering
  • Fabric Tensioning
  • Upholstery Tools
  • Upholstery Fastening
  • Cutting Tools
  • Precision Cutting
  • Clamping Techniques
  • Specialty Needles
  • Fabric Adhesive
  • Stapling Techniques
  • Fabric Steaming
  • Tensioning Tools
  • Industrial Sewing Machine
  • Heavy-Duty Sewing Machine
  • Attention to Detail
  • Problem Solving
  • Quality control
  • Organization
  • Client specification
  • Customer relationship management
  • Supply ordering
  • Adaptable to design trends
  • Workspace maintenance
  • Excellent communication
  • Product Knowledge
  • Furniture History
  • Goal setting
  • Measuring Tools
  • Measuring Techniques

Timeline

Upholsterer

ISA International Inc
02.2020 - 09.2022

Upholsterer

Self-employed
07.1998 - 01.2020

Practical Training - Basic Upholstering

The Warehouse Company
09.1993 - 09.1996

Graduated -

Dinthill Technical High School
ALIX R. TAYLOR