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Caitlin Brewer

Glen Burnie

Summary

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in multiple types of workplaces, excelling in production techniques and custom service. Proven ability to enhance production efficiency through effective problem-solving and teamwork. Skilled in inventory management and customer assistance, consistently achieving high-quality outcomes while fostering a collaborative work environment.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Sewist

Dynasplint Systems
Severna Park
07.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines daily. Including knowing how to complete all stages of the assembly process, including cutting, the use of hardware, and the use of heavy machinery.
  • Maintained sewing equipment for optimal performance and safety compliance. Including performing minor repairs and/or adjustments on machines when necessary.
  • Threaded sewing machines, changed needles, adjusted settings, and used my skills to correctly assemble the different types of units properly, ensuring their stability and aesthetic appeal.
  • Checked the precision of completed products against work order specifications to identify and correct problems early in each run.

Sales Associate

JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
Severna Park
10.2020 - 12.2023
  • Greeted customers, assisted them with fabric selection, project planning, answered questions, gave advice, addressed complaints, purchased products, and completed returns. These actions were also occasionally done over the phone.
  • Maintained organized displays and stocked merchandise on sales floor. I also conducted inventory counts to ensure stock accuracy and availability. In addition to performing general cleaning and display construction.
  • Trained new associates on store procedures, technological systems, store layout, and customer service standards. While also building and maintaining relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success in a pleasant, welcoming environment.

Bakery Worker

Kirsten's Cakery
Severna Park
05.2021 - 05.2023
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization to federal code in the bakery workspace by sweeping floors, wiping down surfaces, washing dishes, and disposing of waste materials properly.
  • Maintained daily operations with inventory management of baking supplies and ingredients, creating packaging, arranging baked goods in attractive displays, assisting customers with purchases and orders, and collaborating with team members to meet production deadlines consistently.
  • Created many different types of baked goods through the following of various recipes, the operation of various baking equipment, and the application extensive decoration.

Freelance Computer Aid

Acendre Inc
Pasadena
01.2020 - 04.2021
  • Created spreadsheets to track data entries.
  • Updated existing records with new or revised information as needed.
  • Entered data accurately into company databases and spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with departments to resolve data discrepancies and issues.

Game Room Coach

Escape Proving Ground
Pasadena
11.2018 - 04.2020
  • Developed engaging themes, storylines, and props for new escape room challenges.
  • Ensured safety protocols were followed during all escape room activities, while also allowing for fun and exploration.
  • Maintained inventory of props, tools, and equipment for optimal performance.
  • Trained new employees in customer service techniques, policies, and procedures related to running an escape room business.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

Sweet Briar College
Sweet Briar Station, VA
05-2018

Skills

  • Sewing techniques
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Inventory management
  • Problem solving
  • Data entry
  • Microsoft Word
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • FLUENT IN LATIN
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Written communication
  • Pastry packaging
  • Baking assistance
  • Bakery display preparation
  • Bakery equipment operation
  • Allergen awareness
  • Customer assistance
  • Store opening and closing

Affiliations

  • Hobbies are reading, writings, sewing, baking, cooking, and video games, though more are always being discovered. Swimming is a primary form of exercise. Enjoys finding and collecting new recipes through themed cookbooks. A massive dog lover and axolotl enthusiast.

Languages

English
Professional
Latin
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sewist

Dynasplint Systems
07.2023 - Current

Bakery Worker

Kirsten's Cakery
05.2021 - 05.2023

Sales Associate

JOANN Fabrics and Crafts
10.2020 - 12.2023

Freelance Computer Aid

Acendre Inc
01.2020 - 04.2021

Game Room Coach

Escape Proving Ground
11.2018 - 04.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Art History

Sweet Briar College
Caitlin Brewer