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Kevin Storie

Lenoir

Summary

Skilled Upholsterer and Packing Clerk with a proven track record at CR Laine, enhancing product quality and operational efficiency. Mastered upholstery repair and material handling, significantly reducing waste and improving shipment accuracy. Known for exceptional attention to detail and safety practices, consistently exceeding employer expectations without compromising integrity or speed.

Friendly and creative individual with knack for visual aesthetics and positive mindset. Possesses knowledge of fabric types and color coordination, coupled with skills in cutting and sewing. Committed to transforming furniture pieces and enhancing home decor through personalized craftsmanship.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Upholsterer

CR Laine
03.2021 - 02.2024
  • Planned and paced work efficiently in order to meet daily, weekly, project, or production goals.
  • Correctly and safely used variety of hand tools, saws and cutting equipment to carry out job duties.
  • Implemented quality control measures to ensure all finished products met or exceeded client expectations.
  • Measured, cut and sewed materials to fit specifications.
  • Stretched and tacked fabric into place.
  • Received and processed both written and verbal instructions, prints and work orders.
  • Streamlined the upholstery process by implementing efficient techniques, reducing turnaround time for projects.
  • Repaired damaged furniture frames before reupholstering, ensuring structural integrity was maintained in completed projects.
  • Reduced waste through precise material measurements and cutting techniques, contributing to cost savings on projects.
  • Padded seats and arms with batting and cardboard.

Packing and Shipping Clerk

McCreary Modern
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Sealed, packed, labeled and affixed postage on packages to prepare materials for shipping, utilizing postage meters, and sealing tools.
  • Handled fragile items with care, ensuring proper packaging techniques were employed for damage prevention during transit.
  • Operated forklift and hand truck to transport shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
  • Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
  • Used pallet jacks and dollies to load and unloaded goods from trucks and containers.
  • Moved shipment materials to and from designated areas using lift and hand trucks.

Packing and Shipping Clerk

Bernhardt Design
06.2018 - 07.2019
  • Enhanced packing efficiency by implementing an organized system for inventory and supplies management.
  • Reduced shipping errors by conducting thorough quality checks for all outgoing packages.
  • Expedited order fulfillment, coordinating effectively with the warehouse team to ensure timely dispatch of products.
  • Operated forklift and hand truck to transport shipments from shipping and receiving platform to storage and work areas.
  • Executed month-end inventory counts to identify discrepancies.
  • Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.

Education

High School Diploma -

South Caldwell High School
Sawmills, NC
06-2007

Skills

  • Safety practices
  • Comfortable with power tools
  • Handling materials
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Upholstery repair proficiency
  • Quality assurance

Timeline

Upholsterer

CR Laine
03.2021 - 02.2024

Packing and Shipping Clerk

McCreary Modern
08.2019 - 02.2020

Packing and Shipping Clerk

Bernhardt Design
06.2018 - 07.2019

High School Diploma -

South Caldwell High School
Kevin Storie