Andrew Kern
Camas
Summary
To secure a highly rewarding career opportunity to fully utilize my communication, teamwork, and customer service skills while making a significant contribution to the success of the company.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Powder Coater
Samson Sports
Camas
05.2021 - Current
- Manage product shipping/receiving. Keeping a detailed inventory of products, parts and powders. Experience with UPS, Fed Ex, DHL, local customer pick up, etc.
- Oversaw shop employee safety. Trained new employees on proper machinery and product system usage.
- Assisted CEO in designing and developing in-house powder coating services, reducing reliance on external vendors and enhancing production capabilities.
- Coordinated with clients on product order details, ensuring clear communication regarding deadlines, pricing, color preferences, shipping preferences, and quantities.
- Developed scheduling system for shop orders, ensuring timely shipping and effectively communicating potential delays to upper management while proposing solutions to meet client satisfaction.
- Conducted quality control checks to verify each shipment met the Samson standard for clients worldwide.
Shop Manager/ Lead Powder Coater
Color FX
Portland
03.2018 - 05.2021
- Managed team of shop employees and oversaw project completion to ensure timely delivery.
- Oversaw shop employee safety and provided training to new hires on machinery operation.
- Managed product shipping/receiving and maintained detailed inventory of products, parts, and powders using UPS, Fed Ex, DHL, and local customer pick up.
- Developed organizational system of daily objectives to meet shipping deadlines.
- Develop tactical sales techniques for prospects interested in our business.
Education
GED -
Clark College
Vancouver, WA01-2011
Skills
- Product management
- Project scheduling
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Customer relationship management
- Effective communication
Affiliations
- Clark County Veteran’s Therapeutic Court Furniture Collection/Distribution Manager (2018-Current)
● Collecting furniture, household items, and clothing for distribution to veterans in transition/need.
● Shipping/receiving large products and coordinating move dates/ locations.
● Overseeing team of volunteers to move veteran’s into better living conditions and furnish new living spaces.
Timeline
Lead Powder Coater
Samson Sports
05.2021 - Current
Shop Manager/ Lead Powder Coater
Color FX
03.2018 - 05.2021
GED -
Clark College