Nikka Leal
Sewer
Quezon, Isabela
Summary
I am a Quality Assurance Professional with a background in garment production. My experience includes hands-on sewing, product inspection, and optimizing in-house processes for greater efficiency. I excel at ensuring compliance with quality standards and using data to improve operations from the factory floor to the final inspection.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Quality Control Specialist
Golden ABC, Inc.
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Managed and optimized in-house inspection operations, significantly
improving labor and financial efficiency. - Executed comprehensive product testing (parts and finished goods) using various techniques to verify specifications and intended functionality.
- Proactively identified and resolved product defects and potential
manufacturing issues, maintaining detailed records for root cause analysis. - Contributed to continuous process improvements throughout testing and quality assurance workflows, and provided critical technical support for raw materials and finished goods.
- Developed and delivered analytical reports to cross-functional teams, highlighting quality issues and problem areas in manufacturing.
- Evaluated and recommended appropriate wash care instructions for apparel based on fiber composition and garment wash test reports, and developed training materials to enhance supplier adherence to care label standards.
Sewer
Santos Women Weavers Association
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Operate and maintain sewing machines (single-needle and overlock) to assemble garments.
- Sew and join fabric pieces following patterns and work orders to produce garments and textile products.
- Inspect finished items to ensure they meet quality standards and are free of defects like crooked seams or loose threads.
- Cut and handle different types of fabrics, ensuring proper alignment and tension during the sewing process.
- Perform finishing tasks (trimming, hemming, adding fasteners) and collaborate with a team to meet production goals.
Quality Control Inspector
Golden ABC, Inc.
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Managed comprehensive product inspections from suppliers, meticulously identifying defects and verifying adherence to quality standards and approved technical specifications.
- Prepared detailed inspection reports, analyzing findings to inform critical decisions on subsequent production processes.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with various casual wear, streetwear, leisurewear, and workwear brands to communicate inspection results and resolve quality issues.
- Provided essential administrative support to superiors and QC Inspectors, including scheduling, correspondence management, and data encoding, contributing to efficient team operations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Textile And Garment Technology
Central Luzon State University
Nueva Ecija, Philippines 04.2001 -
Skills
Garment construction
Defect identification
Product inspection
Industrial sewing
Certification
Professional teacher
Timeline
Associate Quality Control Specialist
Golden ABC, Inc.
11.2023 - 05.2025
Professional teacher
03-2023
Sewer
Santos Women Weavers Association
12.2020 - 05.2022
Quality Control Inspector
Golden ABC, Inc.
08.2018 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Textile And Garment Technology
Central Luzon State University
04.2001 -
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