Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Marz Fific

BLACK DOG GRAPHIX
Antelope,USA
1
Certification
20
years of professional experience

Department Manager leading day-to-day department operations across workflow scheduling, production priorities, and quality control. Coordinates staff, materials, vendors, and customer updates to keep signage projects moving from artwork review through completion. Improves throughput by identifying bottlenecks, training team members, and maintaining reliable delivery standards.

Work History

Sign Department Manager

3 Years 7 Months
BLACK DOG GRAPHIX | 01.2023 - Current
  • Managed daily sign department operations, including workflow planning, production scheduling, and deadline oversight.
  • Supervised staff, assigned work, and ensured quality and accuracy across all signage projects.
  • Coordinated projects from sales through completion, resolving issues with customers, vendors, and internal teams.
  • Oversaw inventory and purchasing to maintain uninterrupted production.
  • Implemented workflow improvements and trained team members on procedures, equipment, and quality standards.

Project Manager / Designer / ADA Signage Specialist

2 Years
AINOR SIGNS | 01.2021 - 01.2023
  • Managed signage projects from sales through installation, coordinating design, materials, production, and client requirements.
  • Designed signage layouts, graphics, and illustrations aligned with brand and ADA standards.
  • Applied ADA and code requirements; participated in workshops and professional development for compliant signage.
  • Balanced multiple concurrent projects while maintaining schedules, quality, and customer satisfaction.
  • Improved processes, trained team members, and resolved operational challenges with clients and staff.

Project Manager / ADA Specialist

14 Years 10 Months
SIGNS NOW | 03.2006 - 01.2021
  • Led signage projects from sales through delivery, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
  • Developed project plans, schedules, milestones, and workflows; coordinated subcontractors and vendors.
  • Reviewed drawings and specifications, completed detailed take‑offs, and assessed project risks.
  • Managed client communication, scope changes, and cost adjustments using structured change‑management processes.
  • Prepared project closeout documentation and trained staff to support consistent, on‑time project delivery.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business

Coastline Community College | Fountain Valley, CA | 04-2014

Graphic Design

Western Career College | Sacramento, CA

Some College, No Degree

High School Diploma

Homestead High School | Cupertino | 07-1999

Skills

Project management & coordination
Project scheduling & budgeting
Vendor & subcontractor management
Client relations
Team leadership & training
Production workflow management
Quality control
Materials planning
Process improvement
ADA & code-compliant signage

Certification

  • 3M Vehicle Wrap Certificate
  • Avery Dennison Vehicle Wrap Certificate
  • Tint School Online — Vehicle & Commercial Tint Certificate
  • First Aid / CPR
  • Leadership and Management Certification
  • Certificate in Managing People for Performance

Timeline

Sign Department Manager

BLACK DOG GRAPHIX
01.2023 - CurrentRead More

Project Manager / Designer / ADA Signage Specialist

AINOR SIGNS
01.2021 - 01.2023Read More

Project Manager / ADA Specialist

SIGNS NOW
03.2006 - 01.2021Read More

Homestead High School

High School Diploma
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Coastline Community College

Associate of Arts from Business
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Western Career College

Graphic Design
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Marz Fific