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Odalys Silva

Marietta

Summary

Seamstress and dressmaker with over 25 years of experience in garment making, alterations, customer service, and retail operations. Skilled in selecting and transforming second-hand clothing. Additional experience in cooking for social and family events. Responsible, creative, and adaptable, with the ability to take on multiple roles in a single work environment.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Clothing Stylist

Freelance Seamstress (home-based)
01.2011 - Current

• Offers alterations, custom designs, and transformations from home.
• Serves a personal client base with tailored clothing services.

  • Promoted store inventory turnover with strategic merchandising techniques that encouraged customers to explore a variety of products offered within the establishment.
  • Supported the store team in reaching sales goals through cross-selling and upselling techniques tailored to each client''s unique needs.

Sales & Sewing

Private Sewing Workshop
07.2009 - 12.2011

• Performed garment alterations and custom tailoring.
• Delivered high-quality, made-to-measure work with direct client interaction.

  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Sales

Atelier / Second-hand Clothing Store
01.1995 - 06.2009

• Started as a seamstress and dressmaker, making custom garments and performing clothing repairs.
• Managed the cash register and administrative tasks for several months.
• Took part in the second-hand clothing section: selecting, transforming, selling, and assisting customers.
• Supported all areas of the workshop, showing flexibility and dedication.

Skills

    Custom garment making and alterations
    Use of industrial and domestic sewing machines
    Customer service and retail experience
    Second-hand clothing transformation
    Event cooking and menu planning
    Teamwork and multitasking

  • Client consultation
  • Fashion history
  • Color coordination
  • Tailoring expertise
  • Sewing
  • Fabrics

Timeline

Clothing Stylist

Freelance Seamstress (home-based)
01.2011 - Current

Sales & Sewing

Private Sewing Workshop
07.2009 - 12.2011

Sales

Atelier / Second-hand Clothing Store
01.1995 - 06.2009
Odalys Silva