Mike

Remarkably gifted and skillful Leather/Fabric Repairer with more than 10 years experience in repairing shoes and leather goods according to customer requirements. Huge ability to use hand tools needed for the repair of leather goods. Profound passion for practical and manual activities.

Excellent hand-eye coordination. Strong ability to work quickly and accurately. Proven freedom from allergies to glue and leather polish. Sound interpersonal skill to relate with co-employees, customers and the general public.

Remarkable ability to quickly and easily detect problems and proffer effective solution. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Sample Maker/Cutter - Innovations - New York, NY

(2018-01 - 2023-08)

Produces and organizes wall covering and textile samples for distribution:

• Cuts upholstery fabric for use as sample swatches, using electric knife, scissors and pinking machine.
• Punches holes in swatches, using drill press.
• Removes pattern and cuts along out line, using scissors, electric knife and pinking machine, to form swatch
• Sews fasteners and trimmings to samples, using needle thread.
• Marks cut materials to obtain parts, following patterns or designers sketches.
• Adheres labels to memos of wall coverings and fabrics.

Luggage Repairer - T. Anthony Ltd. - New York, NY

(2017-02 - 2018-12)

• Replace and Fix top/side/retractable handles; wheel replacement; feet and brass feet replacement.
• Select or design patterns; stitch piping/regular patches.
• Rivet replacement on bags/suitcases straps.

Leather specialist - Saks Fifth Avenue - New York, NY

(2008-07 - 2016-09)

• Discuss the footwear to be made, obtain measurements.
• Select or design patterns, select leather or other material, and outline and cut patterns.
• Select or assemble lasts (foot-shaped wooden forms), fasten insoles to lasts and sew or glue other parts into place.
• Sole repair, heels and other parts of footwear, belt repair, luggage, purses and similar products.