
Dedicated and hardworking production and fabrication professional with over 12 years of experience in awning manufacturing, welding, fabrication, workflow optimization, and team leadership. Known for quickly learning new skills, maintaining a strong work ethic, and fostering a positive, productive work environment. Strong ability to manage multiple departments, improve efficiency, and ensure high-quality output.
• Oversee daily production operations, ensuring projects move efficiently through fabrication, assembly, and installation.
• Develop and implement production schedules, coordinate staffing, and assign workloads to meet project deadlines.
• Optimize workflow processes to increase productivity while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
• Manage inventory of materials and hardware, including ordering, tracking, and cost-control measures.
• Collaborate closely with design, sales, and installation teams to ensure accurate project specifications and on-time delivery.
• Lead, train, and mentor production team members, conducting performance reviews and identifying opportunities for skill development.
• Troubleshoot production issues, improve processes, and reduce material waste and labor costs.
• Maintain strong customer communication regarding timelines, custom project details, and satisfaction outcomes.
• Helped launch sister company operations, setting up warehouse workflow and production processes.
• Managed daily powder-coating operations, including hiring and training new team members.
• Oversaw all incoming sales, building customer relationships and securing new accounts.
• Resolved customer concerns regarding product or service quality.
• Managed inventory of powder, equipment, and materials.
• Began in upholstery fabrication, later promoted to aluminum and steel TIG welding/fabrication.
• Managed fabrication department, supervising two welders and ensuring high-quality output on all custom awning and metal framework projects.
• Ordered all materials for the department and managed inventory levels.
• Ensured fabrication deadlines were met while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Worked hands-on with TIG welding, MIG welding, metal forming, cutting, assembly, and custom design execution.
Production Management
TIG Welding / MIG Welding / Fabrication
Workflow Optimization
Inventory Management
Blueprint Reading
Warehouse Management
Team Leadership & Training
Customer Service
Sales & Client Relations
Scheduling & Job Planning
Materials Handling
Assembly & Manufacturing
Forklift Operation
Time Management
Logistics / Shipping & Receiving
Computer & RF Scanner Experience
Box Truck Operation