Annette Griffin

Sewing of all components of chairs/ sofas/footstools ready for upholstering, helping to develop a existing item or a brand new one when needed

Upholstery development machinest - JA Upholstery - Leeds

(2023-11)

Sewing of all components of chairs/ sofas/footstools ready for upholstering, helping to develop a existing item or a brand new one when needed

Seamstress - Winncare - Leeds

(2023-05 - 2023-11)

I am currently working at a company that make slings,harnesses and bariatric mattresses for people that may need them.

• I work in the sling and harness department sewing together a wide range of slings and harnesses on a daily basis

Sample Machinist - Rubies Masquerade - Leeds

(2022-08 - 2023-05)

I currently work in a sample room making fancy dress samples to be sent out for customers to look at,so my work is very precise, I have a great eye for detail and lots of experience in construction and how patterns work. I also have a good can do attitude towards work and I am a good team player. I also have 42 years working in fast paced production in both sewing and pattern cutting

Sewing Machinist - Johnsons Workwear Ltd - Leeds City Centre, West Yorkshire

(2022-06 - 2022-08)

Mending of workwear garments

Seating seamstress - Ortho Europe

(2015-07 - 2022-06)

I am team leader in the sewing department that makes bespoke wheelchairs and the wheelchair covers and orthotic items.my main duties include overseeing the quality of the team's work,keeping to deadlines,giving any new members of staff training and any additional training that any team member needs.

• My manufacturing skills include a wide range of items from sewing the seat covers,pattern making for all of our items,alterations to items and patterns where needed.
• I also have experience in the manufacturing of bespoke harnesses,lap belts,foot box covers,abductor cushions and many more seating items that may be needed.
• I also have experience in manufacturing orthotic devices such as arm and leg gaiters,bk leg support,back braces and other orthotic devices.
• I have done this job for around 20 years but have also worked manufacturing hats,shoes and clothing.
• I can use a wide variety of sewing machines including lock stitch,overlock,binder,zigzag,cilinder arm, walking foot and cover stitch machine's

Shoe closer - Taycare medical - Leeds

(2014-11 - 2015-07)

Sewing together of leather orthopaedic shoes

Seating seamstress - Ottobock Healthcare Plc - Leeds

(2004-11 - 2014-11)

Manufacturing of bespoke wheelchair covers,pattern making,alterations of covers and patterns if needed,manufacturing of bespoke harnesses,lap pads,seating straps,footbox covers and anything else a client may need for their seat.

• I use a variety of machines on a day to day basis including flatbed,post machine,over locker,binding machine and a free arm machine.