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Heather Duke

Bracebridge,ON

Summary

I have been employed full time since 1988 for the same company ( switched names over the years ) owned and operated by the same man.

I joined KKJ Graphics not knowing a thing about sewing but learned to run industrial sewing machines such as sergers ,single needle machines ,twins needle , button machines and more . I eventually learned the cutting side of garments and became the "cutter" and lead hand .

When the cut and sew department closed I moved to the transfer production department where I learned to manually print hot split transfers for garments and eventually became supervisor . I was responsible for scheduling jobs , burning screens for production and ordering of inks and supplies.

Thank you for your time

Heather Duke

Overview

2007
2007
years of professional experience

Work History

Transfer Production Supervisor

KKJ Graphics / ASFI / The Woods Clothing/ Virtual Tees
2006 - 2024
  • Supervised daily production operations to ensure adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated workflow schedules among teams to optimize resource allocation and minimize downtime.
  • Trained and mentored new staff on operational procedures, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Implemented process enhancements that increased efficiency in production lines while reducing waste.
  • Managed inventory control systems to maintain optimal stock levels and prevent shortages.

Transfer Printer , Some Awning Production

AFSI / Allorium Awnings
02.2004 - 12.2006
  • Operated printing machinery to produce high-quality prints in various formats.
  • Monitored production processes to ensure adherence to quality standards and specifications.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices for operating printing equipment.


Seamstress

KKJ Graphics
04.1988 - 10.2004
  • Operated industrial sewing machines to produce high-quality garments.
  • Inspected finished items for quality assurance and adherence to specifications.
  • Trained junior seamstresses on techniques and best practices for efficiency.
  • Measured and cut fabric for garment construction according to customer specifications.

Skills

  • Quality control
  • Schedule management
  • Production management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Staff management

Timeline

Transfer Printer , Some Awning Production

AFSI / Allorium Awnings
02.2004 - 12.2006

Seamstress

KKJ Graphics
04.1988 - 10.2004

Transfer Production Supervisor

KKJ Graphics / ASFI / The Woods Clothing/ Virtual Tees
2006 - 2024
Heather Duke