Kurt Schwarzbauer

• Led cross-functional teams to deliver custom furniture projects on time and within budget.
• Coordinated with clients to gather requirements and ensure alignment with design specifications.
• Streamlined workflow processes, improving project delivery efficiency by identifying bottlenecks.
• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
• Developed strong relationships with stakeholders through regular communication updates, fostering trust and confidence in the team''s ability to deliver results.
• Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
• Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
• Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.

• Developed business strategies to enhance operational efficiency and drive growth.
• Established partnerships with key stakeholders to expand market reach and improve brand visibility.
• Oversaw product development from concept to launch, ensuring alignment with customer needs and market trends.
• Managed/Operated Production Facility producing CPG for Wholesale and Retail Sales

• Streamlined operational processes for improved efficiency and cost reduction.
• Oversaw resource allocation, optimizing team performance and maximizing utilization of available resources.
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
• Provided detailed technical and operational direction in project challenges, consistently meeting deliverables according to deadlines.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.

- Established Design/Build company first specializing in custom concrete countertops, floors, and furniture grade pieces

- maintained NYC Home Improvement lic for 4 of these years, conducting light contracting projects in both residential and commercial applications

- these included several retail and a restaurant location still in use, a complete gut renovation of a residence still in use, as well as many partial residential renovations still in use

- In early years, all design/fabrication of millwork, light plumbing, light electrical, plaster/painting completed by my self with part some part time labor

- contracted/coordinated various trades

- worked as a carpenter, fabricator in a small design/build company with clients primarily in the world of fine arts

- learned shop working skills including cabinetry, furniture, light welding, and furniture grade concrete work

- projects were primarily residential, but also consisted of high profile artist studio and fine arts galleries

- worked as a carpenter primarily for the remodeling crew involved in all aspects of home construction from concrete foundation, framing, roofing, Sheetrock, plaster finishing and trim carpentry

- custom projects of highest quality in the region

• Conducted routine maintenance checks on equipment and facilities to ensure optimal performance.
• Assisted with troubleshooting and repairs of mechanical systems, enhancing operational efficiency.
• Assisted building superintendents in residential multistory buildings which included commercial kitchens
• Assisted with routine maintenance of dormitory plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems and commercial kitchens equipment