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Anita Odetsi

Mount Pearl,NL

Summary

Creative Seamstress with a history of sewing [Type] products and executing tasks to contribute to team success. Skilled in running different machine types and sizes, producing diverse products and using a range of stitches. Displays a sense of urgency in completing tasks and meeting deadlines.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Seamstress

Efuafua Creations
03.2013 - 11.2023
  • Conducted fittings and adjusted designs to produce comfortable and appealing final products for clients.
  • Selected fabrics, patterns and trims to use in final designs and meet desired aesthetics and quality standards.
  • Sketched artistic and fresh designs for consideration.
  • Designed sampling displays to enhance consumer interest.
  • Developed seasonal and brand style guides to promote organization.
  • Oversaw production fashion line from concept to completion.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area and verified safe and proper equipment functionality to reduce downtime.
  • Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
  • Inspected finished garments to address flaws and verify adherence to quality standards.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Drafted designs and patterns for original garments.

Seamstress Assistant

Zoe Hems
07.2009 - 03.2013
  • Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
  • Maintained clean and organized work area and verified safe and proper equipment functionality to reduce downtime.
  • Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
  • Inspected finished garments to address flaws and verify adherence to quality standards.
  • Measured and cut fabric for garment construction according to customer specifications.
  • Drew patterns and cut fabric pieces, assembled, and sewed to create wearable garment.
  • Determined appropriate repair solution based on garment damage to employ proper tools or equipment.
  • Assisted with inventory management and restocking of supplies for continuous availability.
  • Drafted designs and patterns for original garments.
  • Tended to machines, troubleshot malfunctions and completed basic repairs to keep equipment fully functional and well-maintained.
  • Demonstrated proper textile handling and care related to cleaning, pressing and steaming.

Education

Certificate in Advanced Fashion - Advanced Fashion

Accra Technical Training Center
Accra, Ghana
11.2014

Dressmaking Trade Test - Dressmaking

National Vocational Training Institute
Accra, Ghana
03.2008

Certificate of Proficiency in Dressmaking - Dressmaking

Ghana National Tailors & Dressmakers Association
Sakumono, Tema-Ghana
11.2006

High School Diploma -

Adjetey Ansah Junior Secondary School
Tema, Ghana
08.2003

Skills

  • Pattern Making
  • Fabric Sourcing
  • Excellent Oral Communication
  • Quality Assurance
  • Fashion sketching
  • Garment construction
  • Ethical fashion practices
  • Sewing techniques

Timeline

Seamstress

Efuafua Creations
03.2013 - 11.2023

Seamstress Assistant

Zoe Hems
07.2009 - 03.2013

Certificate in Advanced Fashion - Advanced Fashion

Accra Technical Training Center

Dressmaking Trade Test - Dressmaking

National Vocational Training Institute

Certificate of Proficiency in Dressmaking - Dressmaking

Ghana National Tailors & Dressmakers Association

High School Diploma -

Adjetey Ansah Junior Secondary School
Anita Odetsi