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Barry Townsend

Garland,TX

Summary

Committed Shop Lead with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing supplies and keeping the line moving smoothly.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Operator / Owner

Townsend Designs
01.2015 - Current
  • Established and successfully operate a profitable custom manufacturing business.
  • Responsible for end-to end processes of designing and building, from milling to finishing.
  • Researched, selected, set up, maintained, and repaired all machinery and tools.
  • Grew customer base through social networking, professional networking groups, and city of commerce meetings.
  • Maintained records of sales, materials costs, labor, and equipment investments.
  • Created carefully designed shop layout specifically aimed to maximize time and minimize waste, while prioritizing safety and cleanliness.

Woodworker

Emery Door and Millwork
09.2014 - Current
  • Manage door part production for final assembly, ensuring quality and efficiency.
  • Diagnose and repair shop machinery as needed to maintain smooth operations.
  • Organize and track consumable resource usage to optimize efficiency.
  • Schedule daily workflow and assign resources effectively.
  • Translate blueprints into cut lists for daily assignments.
  • Reconfigured shop layout, lighting, dust collection, storage, and tool organization, resulting in increased productivity.
  • Updated cut list formatting for employees, reducing errors and rework waste.
  • Initiated shop cleanliness and safety protocols.
  • Act as primary point of contact for complex onsite job issues.
  • Ensure high-quality finished products through rigorous quality control.
  • Work directly with company president on strategy and growth initiatives.
  • Lead specialist on different wood species, understanding color, grain, density, and critical structural characteristics.

Woodworker

Southloft Crafted Concepts
07.2019 - 12.2020
  • Devised and executed policies and procedures to enhance safety, reduce costs, optimize time, and elevate quality of finished products.
  • Assisted in onboarding new employees by training them on machinery, and company policies and procedures.
  • Supported the team in various functions and ensured warehouse readiness for high-production days. This included additional responsibilities such as maintaining inventory supplies, monitoring equipment, and researching process improvements.
  • Measured and cut materials in adherence to schematic drawings.
  • Completed general finish work and sanding.
  • Consistently met deadlines while maintaining highquality control standards for all finished products.
  • Reduced material waste by optimizing cutting techniques and resource allocation.
  • Streamlined assembly processes for improved productivity in large-scale woodworking projects.
  • Enhanced product quality by maintaining proper calibration of woodworking tools and equipment.
  • Developed strong relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of quality materials at competitive prices.

Consultant / VP of Sales

Foresight Security
03.2019 - 06.2019
  • Optimized sales operations and processes.
  • Created and maintained a portfolio of leads.
  • Developed new Marketing strategy through professional networking groups and chamber of commerce meetings.
  • Supported CEO in client retention initiatives.

Skills

  • Wood Specialist
  • Machine Setup, Diagnostics & Repair
  • Quality Control Management
  • Custom Manufacturing & Finished Carpentry
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Project Management & Budgeting
  • Strategic Client Engagement & Business Development
  • Vendor Relations
  • Team Collaboration & Mentoring
  • Operations Management & Cost Reduction Methodologies
  • Problem-Solving

Tool Expertise

  • Router
  • Chisels
  • Hand sanders
  • Hand Saws
  • Pocket-Hole Jigs
  • Stationary Saws
  • Drills & Drill Press
  • Stationary Milling Machinery
  • Hand Tools & More

Timeline

Woodworker

Southloft Crafted Concepts
07.2019 - 12.2020

Consultant / VP of Sales

Foresight Security
03.2019 - 06.2019

Operator / Owner

Townsend Designs
01.2015 - Current

Woodworker

Emery Door and Millwork
09.2014 - Current

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