Michael Simpson
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed Contractor
Sign Discovery
10.2017 - Current
- Delivered outstanding service to customers to maintain and extend relationships for future business opportunities.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Implemented changes requested by designers, owners, or inspectors to conform to specifications or updated demands.
- Negotiated fees and contracts to reach mutually beneficial agreements with clients.
- Researched and identified innovative solutions to acquire resources and meet customer needs.
- Kept site work safe and in line with budget and schedules.
- Applied vinyl to metal, foam board and plastic by hand and with use of laminating table.
- Prepared vinyl for application on substrates or flat socks with associated weeding, trimming and taping.
- Installed vinyl on windows and panels, partial and full coverage on walls and buildings.
- Designed and prepared custom signs for SXSW and Austin City Limits
- installed substrates and sign skids
Production Worker
Compu Signs
12.2009 - 09.2017
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Inspected final products to assess compliance with quality standards and established tolerances.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
- Managed inventory levels and restocked supplies to keep up with high production needs.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
- Created custom signs for customers with quality builds and careful installation.
- Applied vinyl to metal, foam board and plastic by hand and with use of laminating table.
- Prepared vinyl for application on substrates or flat socks with associated weeding, trimming and taping.
- Installed vinyl on vehicle doors, windows and body panels for partial coverage or complete wraps.
- Completed finish trimming, grommeting and hemming on signage.
- Assembled interior signs and added tactile or braille additions to substrate.
Production Manager
Fast Signs
08.2000 - 09.2006
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Oversaw and installed signs at Doctors hospital in McAllen, TX
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Prepared vinyl for application on substrates or flat socks with associated weeding, trimming and taping.
- Applied vinyl to metal, foam board and plastic by hand and with use of laminating table.
- Assembled interior signs and added tactile or braille additions to substrate.
- Dismantled structures and prepared equipment for travel or site movement.
Fleet Installer
Celestra Graphix
02.1995 - 09.1999
- Developed and maintained professional relationships with customers and vendors to promote loyalty and referrals.
- Calculated materials and time needed for each job.
- Installed vinyl on vehicle doors, windows and body panels for partial coverage or complete wraps.
Education
No Degree - Completed Basics
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX09.1996
High School Diploma -
Andress High School
El Paso, TX05.1992
Skills
- Heavy Labor
- Hand Saw
- Material Loading and Unloading
- Removing Trash
- Painting Preparation
- Project Deadlines
- Riveting
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Equipment Maintenance
- Grounds Maintenance
- Repairing Wall Surfaces
- Supply Ordering
- Painting and Wall Repair
- Special Event Setup
- Hand and Power Tool Operation
Hobbies
I enjoy playing basketball when I have free time on the weekends.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Self Employed Contractor
Sign Discovery
10.2017 - Current
Production Worker
Compu Signs
12.2009 - 09.2017
Production Manager
Fast Signs
08.2000 - 09.2006
Fleet Installer
Celestra Graphix
02.1995 - 09.1999
No Degree - Completed Basics
El Paso Community College
High School Diploma -
Andress High School
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