Production management professional with 30 years of experience in wayfinding and signage environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Malaya Signs
Portland, OR
03.2015 - 12.2022
Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing techniques.
Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals..
Coordinated with sales and marketing departments to align production schedules with demand forecasts, maximizing both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Production Manager
Aztech Signs and Graphics
Portland, OR
09.2007 - 02.2015
Review orders, schedules, due dates and inventory to determine product manufacturing
Complete key projects on time, on budget and with a high level of accuracy
Create a culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement by providing operational leadership
Lead daily meetings to communicate updates and concerns to the appropriate team members and sales staff.
Self-employed
07.2005 - 07.2007
Part-time gardener and part-time elder care giver.
Digital Production Artist
Aztech Signs
Portland, OR
06.2004 - 07.2005
Operate large format digital printer and laminator to produce signs and graphic materials, including pre-flight of files for color and image quality.
Fabricate custom artwork for clients, meeting their creative vision and ensuring satisfaction with the final product.
Graphic Production Artist
Exhibitgroup/Giltspur
Portland, OR
10.1995 - 12.2000
Enhanced brand consistency by designing and producing visually appealing marketing materials.
Managed multiple projects concurrently while maintaining strict adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
Ensured accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of graphic production, including pre-press preparation and color management.
Graphic Artist
Configurations
Altamonte Springs, FL
03.1993 - 07.1995
Collaborated with clients to create visually appealing designs for print materials and trade shows, meeting project deadlines and maintaining client satisfaction.
Streamlined design processes by incorporating project management tools, boosting team efficiency and productivity.
Graphic Manager
Graphic Workshop
08.1988 - 03.1993
Design and produce graphics
Coordinate work flow in a quality conscious, deadline-oriented environment.
Graphic Artist
Showcraft
09.1986 - 08.1988
Design and produce graphics for trade show displays
Gain knowledge of exhibits from concept to completion.
Education
Associate of Arts - Drawing, design, architectural rendering and photography
St Petersburg Junior College
Commercial Arts Certificate - Graphic Design and typography
Pinellas Vocational Technical Institute
Timeline
Production Manager
Malaya Signs
03.2015 - 12.2022
Production Manager
Aztech Signs and Graphics
09.2007 - 02.2015
Self-employed
07.2005 - 07.2007
Digital Production Artist
Aztech Signs
06.2004 - 07.2005
Graphic Production Artist
Exhibitgroup/Giltspur
10.1995 - 12.2000
Graphic Artist
Configurations
03.1993 - 07.1995
Graphic Manager
Graphic Workshop
08.1988 - 03.1993
Graphic Artist
Showcraft
09.1986 - 08.1988
Associate of Arts - Drawing, design, architectural rendering and photography
St Petersburg Junior College
Commercial Arts Certificate - Graphic Design and typography