RANILA DEL ROSARIO
Summary
Competent, efficient and hardworking seamstress with over 30 years of experience in garment industry. Works in clothing alteration/repair businesses. Excellent leadership, supervisory, coaching and customer service skills. Knowledgeable in quality control, audit and business administration.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Alterations Specialist
David's Bridal Winnipeg
Winnipeg, Canada
06.2011 - Current
- Maintained orderliness of alterations room and fitting area, promoting a welcoming environment for clients
- Alters David's Bridal gowns and dresses
- Coordinated fitting and pick-up appointments, enhancing client experience and satisfaction
- Processed client sales transactions, ensuring accurate and efficient service
- Responds to telephone inquiries and schedules appointments of clients for their utmost convenience
- Logs daily transactions to monitor sales
- Maintained orderliness of alterations room and fitting area, promoting a welcoming environment for clients
Business Owner/Operator
Charleswood Alterations
Winnipeg, Canada
01.2006 - 04.2019
- Operated alterations shop, providing tailored services to meet client needs
- Alters all kinds of ladies and mens clothing
- Attends to fitting and pick up appointments of clients
- Processed sales and issued receipts, ensuring accurate transactions for clients
- Managed phone inquiries and resolved client complaints to enhance customer satisfaction
- Runs and operates the alterations shop
Supervisor
Engineered Apparel
Winnipeg, Canada
01.2004 - 01.2005
- Supervised employees and provided one-on-one training on garment machines to enhance operational skills
- Conducted audits and quality control to ensure compliance with business standards
- Supervised daily operations of 26 employees on assembly line to maintain workflow efficiency
Seamstress
Warehouse One
Winnipeg, Canada
01.2000 - 01.2004
- Developed training program on sewing techniques for team members.
- Operated sewing machines to construct garments efficiently.
- Selected appropriate fabrics for various clothing designs.
- Altered garments to meet customer specifications and fit requirements.
Seamstress
Star Sporting Goods
Winnipeg, Canada
01.1992 - 01.1999
- Constructed sporting goods while maintaining quality and functionality throughout the assembly process.
- Fabricated garments using industrial sewing machines and hand tools.
- Altered clothing items to meet customer specifications and preferences.
- Inspected finished products for quality and ensured proper stitching techniques.
Seamstress
Sillpit Sports / Olympic Parts Sportwear
Winnipeg, Canada
01.1980 - 01.1987
- Designed and constructed garments using various fabrics and techniques.
- Constructed jackets with high-quality materials, ensuring adherence to production standards.
- Operated sewing machines and tools, delivering high-quality garment production.
- Altered clothing based on customer specifications and preferences, enhancing customer satisfaction.
Education
Business Training Course -
YMCA YWCA of Winnipeg
WinnipegSupervisory Course -
University of Manitoba
WinnipegPattern Design Level 1 -
University of Manitoba
WinnipegSkills
- Single and double needle sewing machines
- Serger machine
- Blind stitch/hemming machine
- Cover-stitch machine
- Zipper installation
- Buttonhole machine
- Button sewing
- Bartack
- Multi-needle machine
Volunteer Experience
Assisted senior clients in giving out books and magazines, and taking them to the washroom at the Health Sciences Centre
Timeline
Alterations Specialist
David's Bridal Winnipeg
06.2011 - Current
Business Owner/Operator
Charleswood Alterations
01.2006 - 04.2019
Supervisor
Engineered Apparel
01.2004 - 01.2005
Seamstress
Warehouse One
01.2000 - 01.2004
Seamstress
Star Sporting Goods
01.1992 - 01.1999
Seamstress
Sillpit Sports / Olympic Parts Sportwear
01.1980 - 01.1987
Business Training Course -
YMCA YWCA of Winnipeg
Supervisory Course -
University of Manitoba
Pattern Design Level 1 -
University of Manitoba