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Production Management, Powder Coating, Metal Fab 30 years Experience (Seattle)
education completed:
high school/GED
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16636 Marine View Dr SW
Seattle, WA 98166
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RESUME PROFILE:
As an experienced former business owner, business development, and production manager, I have a wide set of skills and abilities in manufacturing, sales and customer service that can be applied in many vocations. Currently looking for Temp/Seasonal job near New Canaan CT.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Primarily focused on metal products manufacturing and finishing for the Architectural and Commercial Marine Markets, my skills include Mechanical Drawing and Modeling in 2D and 3D ( SolidWorks/ViaCad) , Product Design and development, basic electrical schematics and design, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, Enviromental and Safety Program Implementation and Regulatory Compliance, Facilities and Equipment Maintenance & Repair.
ERP Software reports and updates ( Epicor & Fulcrum Experience). Customer Service, Business Development and marketing, including social media content generation. Basic experience in Quickbooks and Sage Accounting software.
Physical abilities and skills include metal fabrication, welding and mechanical assembly, quality control, and testing.
Former Certified Forklift Operator Training and CPR/Safety Training.
WORK EXPERIENCE:
May 1997-June 1998 : Cadre Construction, Seattle WA
-Assisted in Building a new single family residence with company owner, and one other Journeyman Carpenter
- Worked on various commercial office remodels and upfits in Seattle
- Drove Company vehicles to jobsites, and performed all aspects of light construction work, and interior finishes.
June 1998-April 2017 & November 2018-September 2019
RMC Inc. , Seattle WA
Worked in family startup business manufacturing metal power tool accessories and Powder Coating & Sandblasting Services , overseeing growth to 4M in Revenue and 30 Employees, Two facility moves, and eventual sale of the business in 2019, finishing as Vice President
-Oversaw all operational permits and regulatory compliance
-Managed and implemented all employee training and upskilling
-Oversaw all major capital equipment expenditures .
-Implemented Lean / 5S practices
-Oversaw production growth to make RMC the largest powder coat service provider in WA State.
Mar. 2010 – April 2017 Torrid Marine , Seattle WA
-Oversaw acquisition of existing Marine Water Heater and Accessory Manufacturer, and integrated it into RMC’s Portfolio.
-Managed the Engineering & Product Development, and Technical Sales.
- Grew the Torrid product line sales 200%, before overseeing the sale and handoff to a new owner.
April 2017-November 2018. Alvan Equip NW , SeaTac WA
- Management and Tracking of all company purchases , vendors and materials
- Design and fabrication of custom aluminum commercial vehicle equipment
- Managed online retail sales, and Social Media Marketing Content Generation
Sept 2019 to April 2023 TERRAIN Seattle , Sea Tac WA
-Project Estimating, Customer Service and Sales
-Managed Company Safety Program
-Managed Company Fleet and Equipment Maintenance
-Design and Fabrication of Custom Metal and Wood Architectural Elements
April 2023-October 2024 NW Powder Coating, SeaTac WA
-Production Management and plant expansion
-Installed new Batch Powder Coating System
-Implemented Lean 5S, and production streamlining to reduce lead times by 150%, and increase revenue by 35% year-over-year.
November 2024- July 2026 Urban Accessories, Tacoma WA
- Led Powder Coating, Metal Finishing, Final Assembly , and Packaging Dept.
- Reduced Lead Times of existing company work, and solicited work from other local manufacturing to create new revenue stream from custom powder coating.
- Designed and developed a Baked-Oil Finish Process and System for Cast-Iron Products.
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