RESUME
Sapphire Killeen
0488 916 914
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Creative individual with executive skills in time-management and organization developed through years of casual employment while studying and completing volunteer, extra-curricular activities and full-time employment. An attentive individual with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to focus on several tasks at once. Invited to join the Golden Key Honours Society. Hard-working and determined graduate with both hand and computer-aided design skills and practical knowledge of pattern making and garment construction. Seeking an opportunity to advance in career opportunities.
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Key Skills:
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Sewing machines - industrial and commercial
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Embroidery machines - Baruman z series
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Screen-Printing experience
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Digital Transfer experience
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Garment Alterations
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Cutting machines and creating lay plans
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Quality Assurance
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CAD skills
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Competency in pattern making manually and CAD
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Knowledge of garment construction and manufacturing methods
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Research
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Time management
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Ability to manage and work in groups
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Problem solving
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Competent writer
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Knowledge in completing tech packs
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Illustration
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Quick to learn and adjust
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Always looking to learn and develop new skills
Software Skills:
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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe Photoshop
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Adobe InDesign
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Premiere Pro
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Microsoft Word
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Microsoft Excel
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Microsoft PowerPoint
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Gerber
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Education:
University of Canberra/Holmesglen Institute
2015-2017
Bachelor of Fashion (Apparel Engineering and Design)
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Academic Achievements:
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2016: Commendation, Consistency in quality of work.
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2017: Featured designer in Melbourne Fashion week Student Runway Collective
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Volunteer placements:
2015 – Dresser at Curvy Couture Runway
2015 – Dresser at VAMFF, Instyle Runway and Menswear Runway presented by GQ
2017 – Dresser at Holmesglen Fashion Showcase
2018 – Featured artist in Raw Runway Melbourne show
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Personal Attributes:
Honest and Reliable: Understands the benefits of honesty and will always strive to be supportive and dependable.
Flexible: Understands the importance of flexibility and quick decision making. Is able to quickly make and alter arrangements to complete a task.
Deadlines: Can complete various tasks and work towards completing them in time for set deadlines.
Employment History:
House of Uniforms
Production assistant
This full-time position involved working in a production environment, operating machinery, clothing alterations and manufacturing, as well as fulfilling unique uniform and branding orders for businesses.
Achievements and Contributions:
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Hands on production experience: Working in an environment of machinery and fulfilling orders to strict deadline and quality.
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Problem Solving: The ability to identify problems and solutions under pressure when working on a job.
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Planning: Being confident in planning ahead when working to ensure all tasks are complete by their deadlines and time is used efficiently.
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Quality Assurance: Checking completed garments for QA issues during production to ensure that a standard of quality is kept for each job.
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Dandenong Oasis, YMCA
Swimming Instructor
This casual position was involved in the education and training of children, adolescents, and adults in both water safety and lifelong skills.
Achievements and Contributions:
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Managing groups: Being the leader of groups of 5 to 10 individuals, all at individual stages of learning, and helping to create an environment that would help them grow in a fun and engaging manner.
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Safety and OH&S: Ability to access and remove dangers from situations while also maintaining control over a group.
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Time management: Able to adhere to strict time restraints while still completing the necessary tasks.
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Other Experience:
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Over a decade’s worth of personal experience constructing costumes.
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Paid costumer for Mt Evelyn Christian School’s performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
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Self-employment and managing of a small business creating artwork and small crafts.