Sushila Devi
Sydney ,Liverpool
Summary
Upholsterer experienced in padding parts and refinishing wood. Skilled at auto, marine and RV upholstery. Works with numerous designs and techniques across wide range of project types. Safety-focused at all times.
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Upholstery Sewer
Upholstery Specialists
08.2017 - 07.2023
- Stretched and tacked fabric into place.
- Correctly and safely used variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties.
- Disassembled unit to reupholster fabric.
- Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or production goals.
- Measured, cut and sewed materials to fit specifications.
- Padded seats and arms with batting and cardboard.
- Stamping, fabric laminating, piping also cutting.
Sewing Machinist
Comfy Pet Product Limited
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Completed quick and safe threading and needling changing operations to keep production on schedule.
- Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
- Prevented materials waste by completing accurate measurements and precise cuts.
- Well trained with walking foot machines.
- Have made various pet houses, bedding, toys and other accessories.
Sewing Machinist
Argyle School Wear
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Handled custom adjustments to create pieces meeting unique customer requirements.
- Well trained in Bartac
- Well trained with Button hole
- Well trained with overlocking flat bed
Industrial Sewing Machine Operator
Dunlop Living
01.2006 - 09.2011
- Conducted routine sewing machine maintenance, lubrication, belt changes and lint removal.
- Followed sewing instructions and inspected quality of finished pieces to exceed customer expectations.
- Operated sewing machines to join, reinforce, or decorate products and performed hand stitching for smaller projects.
- Completed quick and safe threading and needling changing operations to keep production on schedule.
- Mattress, pillows and sofa sewing.
- Furniture fabric sewing.
Education
No Degree - Language Interpretation And Translation
D.A.V Girls College of Fiji
Nabua04.1983
Skills
- Blueprint reading
- Measuring skills
- Button tufting
- Furniture assembly
- Customer service
- Upholstery repair
- Industrial sewing machines
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Color matching
- Fabric selection
- Foam shaping
- Stapling techniques
- Leatherworking
- Fabric cutting
- Padding Arms
- Piping creation
- twin needle
Timeline
Upholstery Sewer
Upholstery Specialists
08.2017 - 07.2023
Sewing Machinist
Comfy Pet Product Limited
01.2016 - 10.2017
Sewing Machinist
Argyle School Wear
01.2014 - 01.2016
Industrial Sewing Machine Operator
Dunlop Living
01.2006 - 09.2011
No Degree - Language Interpretation And Translation
D.A.V Girls College of Fiji
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