ELİF ÇELEBİ
Summary
Garment industry professional with thorough understanding of garment construction and quality assurance. Known for delivering precise and timely work, adapting to shifting project needs, and fostering collaborative team environments. Equipped with technical sewing skills and keen eye for detail that consistently meet production standards.
Skilled Tailor specializing in sewing, tailoring and textile repair. Thorough understanding of clothing industry and current and upcoming trends. Comfortable working with high-end couture brands.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Garment Technician
Rebecca Vallance
10.2023 - Current
- Completed fittings with models and pinned garments for planned alterations.
- Read pins from previous fittings and other professionals to complete changes.
- Collaborated with design teams to ensure accurate interpretation of concepts, resulting in cohesive final products.
- Contributed to successful product launches by providing timely feedback on fit, construction, and overall design aesthetic.
- Maintained high-quality standards for all garments produced by implementing rigorous quality control measures throughout the production process.
- Optimized workflow efficiency during sample development stages through close collaboration with pattern-makers and sewers.
- Maximized team productivity through clear task delegation, effective time management strategies, and proactive problem-solving abilities.
- Championed a positive work environment that fostered collaboration, creativity, and open communication among team members.
Senior Garment Technician
Trackmaster Apparel
06.2023 - 08.2023
- As Trackmaster's Senior Garment Technician, I was responsible for a team ensuring that the garments produced by Trackmaster met specifications and quality standards for each customer
- I worked closely with the product developers, production team, suppliers and customers to create and maintain technical packages, which included detailed measurements, sketches, construction details and fabric information for each style
- I also performed quality control checks on samples and finished products and communicated with suppliers to resolve any issues or discrepancies
Garment Technician
Meshki
08.2022 - 06.2023
- It took great pleasure and joy working within MESHKI's amazing team
- And the experience gave me great level of communication with designers and buyers
- Working with these designers and buyers each week in compass fit sessions with size 8 and size 18 models, working on designs and grading and working with suppliers closely to create a great with best results for the brand designs
- We discussed every step of each design from fabrics, sketches and measurement points, through to fitting sessions and production
- The result of seeing the finish result online always gave me my proudest moments
Garment Technician
Showpo
02.2020 - 08.2022
- I started with Showpo as a Junior Garment Technician and was quickly promoted to the role of Garment Technician
- This promotion enabled me to work more closely with designers and buyers
- Working on ranges and developments gave me a great opportunity to showcase my skills and expand upon them by working on areas such as active wear, swimwear, bridal and unique designs
- Showpo was a very busy environment, with fittings 2-3 times a week on Size 8 and Size 18 models and working on the grading of each unique design gave me fantastic level of experience
Production Assistant & Coordinator
Runaway The Label / Prem The Label / Seven Wonders The Label
05.2017 - 11.2019
- I started with these labels as an in-house fitting model giving design feedback to the designers
- I always had a high level of attention to the details of each garment in this feedback
- I was able to show my skills and knowledge in this role within a short time which led me to move into the role of production assistant
- I started this role helping design specs before sending out to suppliers, chasing suppliers for sample deadlines and fabric costing, which help me to learn vast amount about the fashion industry in Australia
- I was then elevated to the role of production coordinator which further including creating and updating weekly mood boards for the marketing team, updating weekly releases, ensuring all tasks and specs are completed, creating barcodes and tags and organising bulk shipments
- I feel very lucky to have started my fashion career in this company and I am very thankful for the experience and knowledge that has allowed me to continue on to have such a fantastic career in the industry
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Textile, Fibre and Weaving Arts
Marmara University
01.2008
1st Year Diploma - Fashion Design Studio
TAFE Ultimo
01.2014
Master's Degree - Textile, Fibre and Weaving Arts
Marmara University
01.2011
Languages
Turkish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Senior Garment Technician
Rebecca Vallance
10.2023 - Current
Senior Garment Technician
Trackmaster Apparel
06.2023 - 08.2023
Garment Technician
Meshki
08.2022 - 06.2023
Garment Technician
Showpo
02.2020 - 08.2022
Production Assistant & Coordinator
Runaway The Label / Prem The Label / Seven Wonders The Label
05.2017 - 11.2019
1st Year Diploma - Fashion Design Studio
TAFE Ultimo
Master's Degree - Textile, Fibre and Weaving Arts
Marmara University
Bachelor's Degree - Textile, Fibre and Weaving Arts
Marmara University
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