Timothy Folan
Sanford,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented professional specializing in quality assurance and inventory management. Successful in coordinating production operations to optimize workflows and minimize waste, consistently achieving high customer satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail. Confident with client contact in face to face relationships.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Finishing Manager
Kauai Fine Woodworking
Kapaa, HI
07.2024 - Current
- Oversaw finishing processes for custom woodworking projects, ensuring high-quality standards and timely completion.
- Coordinated finishing schedules to optimize workflow and minimize delays in production timelines.
- Trained team members on proper finishing techniques and safety protocols to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Implemented best practices for stain application and surface preparation, improving overall finish consistency.
- Conducted quality inspections of finished products, identifying defects and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Managed inventory of finishing materials, ensuring availability while minimizing waste through efficient usage practices.
- Collaborated with design teams to ensure alignment between client specifications and final product finishes.
- Streamlined finishing operations by introducing new tools and techniques that enhanced productivity without compromising quality.
- Coordinated production operations by calculating material and labor needs to maximize resources.
- Informed leadership of problems and situations that affected department performance and drove accountability by formulating solutions to resolve issues.
- Maintained work area and equipment and followed prescribed safety procedures to minimize injuries and incidents.
- Verified finishing met established standards for color, textures, metallic, exotic woods and aged finishes.
Department Lead Finisher
Timeless Works Custom Cabinets and Furniture
Sanford, FL
10.2018 - 07.2024
- Led team in production scheduling to optimize workflow and meet delivery deadlines.
- Mentored staff on cabinet assembly techniques, enhancing skill development and quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced waste and increased operational efficiency.
- Coordinated inventory management using advanced tracking systems to ensure material availability.
- Collaborated with design teams to troubleshoot production issues, facilitating timely project completion.
- Streamlined communication between departments to enhance collaboration and project turnaround times.
- Oversaw efficient inventory stocking and supply rotation.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to deadlines.
- Collaborated with other departments to improve interdepartmental communication, enhancing overall organizational effectiveness.
- Managed inventory and receiving operations to maintain optimal stock levels and meet expected demands.
Restoration Cabinet Finishing
Self-employeed
Sanford, Fl
10.2012 - 09.2018
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Finishing Foreman
BilMar Creations Custom Woodcraft
DeBary, FL
01.2002 - 10.2012
- Supervised finishing processes to ensure quality standards in custom woodcraft production.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on finishing techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in finishing workflows.
- Coordinated with design teams to align project specifications with finishing capabilities.
- Conducted quality inspections to identify defects and ensure adherence to client requirements.
- Managed inventory of finishing materials, ensuring optimal stock levels for production needs.
- Mastered and taught wood finishing processes, tools and techniques.
- Introduced innovative finishing techniques that improved overall aesthetics while also increasing durability and longevity of completed structures.
Lead Finisher
Amick Custom Woodcraft
Sanford, FL
01.2000 - 10.2002
- Supervised finishing processes to ensure high-quality woodcraft products.
- Trained and mentored team members in finishing techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented workflow improvements that enhanced efficiency in finishing operations.
- Coordinated with design teams to achieve precise color matching and finish specifications.
- Managed inventory of finishing supplies, optimizing usage to reduce waste and costs.
- Fostered an environment conducive to collaboration among colleagues resulting in improved problem-solving abilities across projects.
- Managed equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime while maximizing performance and longevity.
- Established strong relationships with vendors for timely procurement of materials at competitive prices.
- Kept up-to-date on industry trends in order to stay ahead of competitors in both style preferences and technological advancements.
- Implemented quality control measures that resulted in fewer defects, increasing overall customer satisfaction levels.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach, FLSkills
- Safety regulations compliance
- Product quality assurance
- Client focus
- Deadline management
- Team development
- Quality control
- Ability to calculate mix ratios in order to mix sealant, filler materials and paint
- Keep meticulous record of color mix ratios in order to recreate exact color match for future projects
- Expert skilled in buffing, Sanding, Filling, applying color by hand and spray booth
- Highly skilled in selection of varies finishing products, mixing by hand to obtain specified color or shade to specifications or existing finish
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Workflow optimization
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent Eye for matching color
Timeline
Finishing Manager
Kauai Fine Woodworking
07.2024 - Current
Department Lead Finisher
Timeless Works Custom Cabinets and Furniture
10.2018 - 07.2024
Restoration Cabinet Finishing
Self-employeed
10.2012 - 09.2018
Finishing Foreman
BilMar Creations Custom Woodcraft
01.2002 - 10.2012
Lead Finisher
Amick Custom Woodcraft
01.2000 - 10.2002
Some College (No Degree) - Business
Daytona State College