Steven Smith
Coldspring,TX
Summary
I have a broad background in the woodworking industry. I started my career in the cabinet shop with my father as a child at the age of 9 years old. His goal was to teach me the woodworking trade so I would have it as a fall back in life. Throughout my professional tenor I have utilized these skills that I was gifted to me. Either directly or indirectly these skillsets have been of great value. I have been able to acquire management skills over the years in project/ production management roles. I have been in the past A part of the AWI as well as a participating member of the Quality Certification Program with AWI. Today I am a District Team Leader for Stiles. I specialize in CNC equipment not so much due to my technical skillsets on the machines but due to my extensive experience in the woodworking industry and my process and application knowledge. This is also the reason that I feel I am successful as a DTL. These skillset are not something you can teach but more of an acquired set of skills through experience.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
District Team Leader/ CNC Subject Matter Expert
Stiles Machinery
Coppell, TX
04.2015 - Current
- Delivered professional development training on best practices for product line application and operation.
- Worked with customers remotely and onsite to provide application and technical support.
- Held weekly status meetings with key district leaders and or salesman. Act as a conduit for communication between sales, FSR's, and scheduling coordinators to ensure successful installations on time and on budget.
- Coordinated professional development and technical training for FSRs as well as customers in the field.
- Assist in planning and executing district schedule.
Survey Manager
LEAM Drilling Services
Conroe, TX
07.2014 - 03.2015
- Ran analytics on drilling data using excel spreadsheets to determine wellsite cost.
- Ran Excel spreadsheets to give tool face corrections from magnetometer and gravimeter to remove error produced by magnetic interference.
- Worked a rolling 2 week on 1 week off schedule as well as alternate day and night shifts.
- Shift team lead.
MWD Field Engineer
LEAM Drilling Services
Conroe, TX
04.2014 - 07.2014
- Used [Software] to simulate field operations, proactive identify problems and improve plans to mitigate risks.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
Production Manager
Freedom Architectural Millwork
Cleveland , TX
01.2006 - 06.2012
- Standardized production procedures, job roles and quality assurance guidelines.
- Addressed personnel issues and scheduling conflicts promptly.
- Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.
- 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.
- Directed manufacturing process and procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
- Applied lean practices to balance workflow and eliminate unnecessary steps.
- Calculated finances and production costs while managing cash flow.
Cabinet Maker
Impressions Architectural Millwork
Houston, TX
01.2005 - 11.2005
- Installed hardware such as drawer pulls, hinges and handles.
- Installation understanding
- Repaired cabinets and cabinet parts.
- Blueprint design understanding
- Installed crown molding and other trim components to finish interior spaces with desired looks.
- Studied project plans and blueprints to determine required materials and specifications, plan projects and coordinated necessary supplies.
Project Engineer
C&S Ellis Business Interests
Houston, TX
06.2000 - 12.2004
- Monitored installation of materials and equipment for compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Determined and scheduled priorities as required to progress engineering work.
- Reviewed progress controls for project quality assurance.
- Planned and managed engineering projects and continuous improvement programs to reduce labor and costs.
- Made recommendations to improve design, construction means and methods and materials based on field or changing conditions.
- Analyzed blueprints and delivered concise instructions to technical team to maintain quality control.
- Communicated with industrial equipment installers to deliver technical support throughout project execution.
- Mentored and trained junior engineers in workstation design, fixture design, layout, process, work methods and material handling.
Education
No Degree - Automotive Technology
North Harris College
Houston, TXNo Degree - Accounting
North Harris College
Houston, TXNo Degree - Computer Aided Design
North Harris College
Houston, TXSkills
- Goal-Driven
- Creative Thinking
- Time Management
- Decision Making
- Reliable and Responsible
- Team Supervision
Timeline
District Team Leader/ CNC Subject Matter Expert
Stiles Machinery
04.2015 - Current
Survey Manager
LEAM Drilling Services
07.2014 - 03.2015
MWD Field Engineer
LEAM Drilling Services
04.2014 - 07.2014
Production Manager
Freedom Architectural Millwork
01.2006 - 06.2012
Cabinet Maker
Impressions Architectural Millwork
01.2005 - 11.2005
Project Engineer
C&S Ellis Business Interests
06.2000 - 12.2004
No Degree - Automotive Technology
North Harris College
No Degree - Accounting
North Harris College
No Degree - Computer Aided Design
North Harris College