Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Paul Kenneth Nansongole

Tailor
Johannesburg

Summary

At African Hands Security Companies, I excelled as a Tailor, mastering patternmaking and fostering teamwork. Renowned for delivering superior quality alterations with a keen eye for detail, I developed a quality control checklist that slashed rework needs. My dedication to training new hires and ensuring customer satisfaction through excellent service and craftsmanship highlights my commitment and skill set.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Tailor

African Hands Security Companies
02.2024 - Current
  • Provided high-quality alteration and repairs for clothing and drapery.
  • Repaired and replaced defective garment pockets, pocket flags and coat linings.
  • Created new garments based on established parameters or specific body measurements.
  • Marked finished patterns with garment size, section and style information.
  • Assisted clients with fabric selection based on their preferences and intended use of the garment.
  • Altered patterns to fit client requirements.
  • Completed fittings with models and customers and pinned garments for planned alterations.
  • Developed customer trust by consistently delivering superior quality alterations and repairs within promised timelines.
  • Negotiated strategies relative to product costs, terms and return issues.
  • Conducted final fittings before special events.
  • Steamed and ironed fashion items in preparation for professional photo shoots.
  • Delivered training sessions for new hires on tailoring techniques and customer service excellence.
  • Initiated quality control checklist for all finished garments, significantly reducing rework.
  • Measured parts such as sleeves or pant legs and marked or pin-folded alteration lines.
  • Met with clients to discuss design ideas, take precise measurements and determine satisfaction with finished pieces.

Education

None - None

Malosa High School
Zomba Malawi

Skills

Tailoring and accessorizing

Accomplishments

  • Successfully executed a seasonal line plan in partnership with product management.

Certification

MSCE

Timeline

Tailor

African Hands Security Companies
02.2024 - Current

MSCE

01-2014

None - None

Malosa High School
Paul Kenneth NansongoleTailor