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Paul Lungu

LUSAKA

Summary

Driven and meticulous Upholsterer with over a decade at Leatherline Auto Trimmers, showcasing exceptional skill in leather work, fabric cutting, and a commitment to excellence. Renowned for meeting tight deadlines and fostering teamwork, my craftsmanship elevates customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Upholsterer

Leatherline Auto Trimmers
03.2014 - Current

I have been working in the upholstery field for over 10 years. I have experience in all aspects of upholstery, from furniture repair to custom design and fabrication. I am also familiar with a variety of upholstery techniques and materials, and have keen eye for detail and a passion for quality craftsmanship.


Responsibilities and duties

• Repairs or replaces upholstery in automobiles, buses, and

trucks: Removes old upholstery from seats and door

panels of vehicle.

• Mark and develop templates

• Dismantling seats for upholstery preparations

• Measure and cut leather or fabric with the aid of design

stencils

• Install Foam and batting the seats

• Stitching, gluing and nailing fabric in place

• Smooth out imperfections

• Quality Checks on completed orders

• Draw cutting lines on material following patterns,

templates, sketches, or blueprints, using chalk, pencils,

paint, or other methods.

• Design upholstery cover patterns and cutting plans, based

on sketches, customer descriptions, or blueprints.

• Refurbishes interiors of streetcars and buses by replacing

• Refurbishes interiors of streetcars and buses by replacing

• Shaping foam using cutting tools

• Good communication skills both verbal and written

• Accuracy and precision in the assigned works

• Ability to work with various upholstery tools.

• Well Experienced in the use of industrial walking foot

sewing machines both double and single needle


Assistant Accountant

World Vision Zambia
01.2003 - 12.2012

Major Responsibilities

• Planning and Budgeting
• Accounting
• Reporting and Compliance

• Risk Management and Internal Controls
• Staff Capacity Building
• Partner Capacity Building


Education

Zambia Institute of Management
Lusaka, Zambia
12.1999

Skills

  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • Safety practices
  • Comfortable with Power Tool
  • Fabric Cutting
  • Sewing techniques
  • Foam Shaping Furniture restoration Pattern matching
  • Experienced in working with leather
  • Ability to work independently or as part of a team
  • Ability to lift heavy objects, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods of time
  • Attention to detail and strong customer service skills

listening to music, watching movies

I enjoy listening to country music and I enjoy watching both drama and action movies 

Languages

Ngoni
Native language
English
Advanced
C1

Timeline

Upholsterer

Leatherline Auto Trimmers
03.2014 - Current

Assistant Accountant

World Vision Zambia
01.2003 - 12.2012

Zambia Institute of Management
Paul Lungu