Frank Tritschler
Antioch,IL
Summary
Seasoned Creative Set Builder bringing demonstrated Carpentry skills, Quality Workmanship and Collaborative expertise gained during various career paths. Well-organized and analytical problem-solver with excellent project management and leadership abilities.
Overview
48
48
years of professional experience
Work History
Studio Set Design Coordinator
LTD Commodities
Bannockburn, IL
05.2014 - Current
- Built craftsman quality room settings, cabinets, doors, etc. to meet the special requirements for a professional photo studio environment. Modular, moveable, light-weight, camera friendly, and product enhancing.
- Produced detailed scaled drawings, showcasing build plan, material list and cut sizes. Sketched renderings of final build,
- Collaborate with Studio Manager and Studio team so that projects meet all criteria requested.
- Compare costs and procure materials for shop projects and photo studio team's needs.
- Built a well organized, clean workshop, optimizing work flow, space management, and safety,
- Maintain Studio sets by delegation (if available), training of incoming associates, and scheduled upkeep.
- Assist in assembly of incoming samples and repair of props and samples.
- Safety Committee member, representing Photo Studio last 5 years
Consultant
Self Employed
Antioch, IL
09.2011 - 04.2014
- Contracted with 3 - China Based Companies to introduce their motorized and non-motorized window treatment products to U.S. market
- Explored sales opportunity for start-up manual roller shade company into B2B market.
- Provided technical assistance and repairs related to motorized window treatments (Am-Source, Somfy, Hunter Douglas, etc.)
Operations Mgr./Technical Mgr.
AM-Source International
Wauconda, IL
07.2001 - 09.2011
- Provided expert technical support to end users, dealers, architects, designers, AV and Electrical installers, and fabricators.
- Facilitated onsite and offsite training and product introduction seminars/workshops.
- Co-Developed trade show marketing materials to increase sales growth and awareness.(CES, Cedia, RVIA,WCAA,HD Expo and various other smaller trade shows)
- Created and refined instructional manuals, technical drawings, web content, and product support materials.
- Played a key role in the development of new products, from concept to full commercialization.
President
The Window Dresser, Inc.
Antioch, IL
06.1986 - 12.2009
- Established Custom window treatment company specializing in sales and installation of custom wood shutters and motorized window treatments.
- Provided measuring and installation services to designers and fabricators
- Quality of workmanship and good service, has created long term, loyal customers who continue to request my services for over 36 years. Resulting in unsolicited repeat sales.
Supervisor/Line Floater
Motorola
Harvard, Illinois
05.1997 - 03.2001
- Supervised 25-30 associates per shift. Maintaining constant flow of production line, resulting in quality products that met highest industry standards (ISO 2000), and met or exceeded production goals nightly.
- High involvement production Team Leader for my line and night shift factory wide.
- Completed Six Sigma training and other Motorola training classes.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
Education
Associate of Arts - Marketing
Oakton Community College
Des Plaines, IL12.1984
Skills
- Sketch creation
- Set design
- Self-Motivated
- Maintenance and Repair
- Carpentry
- Training
- Technical mind
- Problem solving Skills
Timeline
Studio Set Design Coordinator
LTD Commodities
05.2014 - Current
Consultant
Self Employed
09.2011 - 04.2014
Operations Mgr./Technical Mgr.
AM-Source International
07.2001 - 09.2011
Supervisor/Line Floater
Motorola
05.1997 - 03.2001
President
The Window Dresser, Inc.
06.1986 - 12.2009
Associate of Arts - Marketing
Oakton Community College