Tibou Lahcen

Skilled Automotive Upholsterer with 5 years of diverse experience across multiple workshops and independent business ownership in Morocco. Expert in all technical aspects of the trade—including industrial sewing, custom seat repairs, specialized adhesives, and precision handpower tools. A adaptable professional looking to relocate internationally and contribute high-quality interior fabrication and restoration skills to an active team.

Custom & High-End Automotive Upholstery Specialist - Own WorkShop - Agadir, Morocco

(2023-08)

• Classic Car Restoration: Executed complete, "from-zero" interior restorations for classic and vintage cars, matching or upgrading original factory specifications with historical accuracy.
• Specialized Wrapping: Mastered high-precision wrapping for complex shapes, including custom hand-stitched steering wheels, seamless dashboards, and center consoles using premium leather, Alcantara, and vinyl.
• Camper Van Conversions: Designed and built full interior upholstery solutions for camping vans from scratch, including space-saving custom cushions, durable rock-and-roll bed upholstery, and insulated side panels.
• Quality Control: Maintained an elite standard of craftsmanship, ensuring flawless material tension, exact stitch alignment, and heavy-duty durability on all high-end projects.

Automotive & Motorcycle Upholstery Technician - Local WorkShop-Agadir - Agadir, Morocco

(2021-04 - 2023-04)

• Seat Repair & Rebuilding: Handled comprehensive repairing services for both car and motorcycle seats, replacing worn panels, fixing broken frames, and sculpting custom foam inserts to restore ergonomics and comfort.
• Interior Component Refurbishment: Disassembled, repaired, and re-covered sagging headliners, worn door panels, armrests, and shift boots back to pristine condition.
• Technical Execution: Utilized industrial sewing machines, pneumatic tools, specialized adhesives, and stretching techniques to ensure rapid turnaround times without sacrificing finish quality.
• Material Selection: Evaluated damage and selected matching grains, colors, and thread types to seamlessly blend repair work with existing factory interiors.

University Diploma (DEUC / License) - Ibn Zohr University (2018 - 2022) Agadir, Morocco

Bachelor's Degree (Baccalauréat) - High School / Delegation of Education (2017) Tiznit, Agadir