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Wayne Mathews
Project/ Production Manager
Pleasant Grove,AL
Summary
Skilled Project/ Production Manager offering over 35 years of experience in warehouse and manufacturing environments. Focused on being productive and safety-minded at all times. Committed Supervisor with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in managing supplies and keeping line moving smoothly. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification/ 10 Hours OSHA training
Work History
Operations Specialist
Pro Signs Inc.
Birmingham, AL
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Chain Account Manager Overseen service and maintenance contracts for over 300 locations of Jack's Family Restaurants throughout southeast.
- Zoning and Permitting Acquisition Specialist Worked with city municipalities, inspectors and city councils to determine codes, regulations, and zoning perimeters. Reviewed and submitted plans to obtain required multiple sign permitting for all new locations.
- OSHA Safety Compliance Officer Established new safety program. Conducted weekly safety meetings with staff and crew.
Senior Operations Manager
Commander Signs
Fairfield, Al.
04.2017 - 12.2022
- Shop Foreman Managed resources, materials, maintenance, and proper documentation of orders and operation scheduling.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Oversaw, coached and evaluated crew of 18 employees.
- Office/ Sales Manager Maintained primary relationship accountability for clients, overall servicing responsibility and client satisfaction.
- Met with clients, delivering sales presentations and educating on product and service features.
- Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
Owner/ Operator
Southeastern Sign Company
Birmingham, AL
07.1997 - 12.2008
- Founded and managed Sign business, growing revenue to over $250,000 in first year.
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed sales presentations to key accounts to drive product sales and increase brand awareness.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Skills
Customer Relations
Planning and Coordination
Verbal Communication
Organization and Time Management
Written Communication
Public Speaking
Software
Certification
10 Hour OSHA training course
Timeline
Operations Specialist
Pro Signs Inc.
03.2022 - 12.2022
10 Hour OSHA training course
03-2022
Senior Operations Manager
Commander Signs
04.2017 - 12.2022
Owner/ Operator
Southeastern Sign Company
07.1997 - 12.2008
996 Hours Training - Commercial Art Advertising
Gilmore Vocational College
01.1980 - 05.1984
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
01.1972 - 05.1984
Education
996 Hours Training - Commercial Art Advertising
Gilmore Vocational College
Bessemer, AL 01.1980 - 05.1984
High School Diploma -
Oak Grove High School
Oak Grove 01.1972 - 05.1984