RESUME
Sapphire Killeen
0488 916 914
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.
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
Education:
University of Canberra/Holmesglen Institute
2015-2017
Bachelor of Fashion (Apparel Engineering and Design)
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
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
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.
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.
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.