Will Pogson
Oregon City,OR
Summary
Managerial professional with proven record of streamlining processes and leading high-performing teams. Known for strong analytical skills and commitment to achieving results. Teams rely on collaborative leadership and adaptability to changing needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager
Radium Engineering
09.2025 - Current
- Led strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and team performance.
- Directed cross-functional teams to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
- Implemented process improvements, driving significant cost reductions and productivity gains.
- Mentored staff to foster professional development and improve skillsets.
- Developed and executed plans that streamlined workflows and increased output.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
SW Portland Account Manager
Industrial Source
03.2024 - 07.2025
- Led client account strategies, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention rates.
- Managed project timelines and deliverables, ensuring alignment with client expectations.
- Developed and implemented tailored solutions to meet diverse client needs.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize service delivery processes.
- Increased key accounts by 50 percent.
- Used longterm trade contacts to bring new customers.
Specialty Metal Project Manager(Local 16 Contract)
Harder Mechanical
04.2022 - 02.2024
- Project Manager Duties included estimating various custom fabricated products in Steel, Aluminum and Stainless steel. Estimating, sales and seeing the project from start to finish. Point of contact for all internal and external orders. Review fabrication projects through department to ensure they are staying on track and within budget. Review outside customer invoices weekly for accuracy and processing to customers.
Specialty Project Manager(Local 16 Contract)
General Sheetmetal Ltd.
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Hired as Architectural shop foreman and on March 1st of 2021 was promoted to Specialty Metals & Architectural Project manager. Duties included estimating various custom fabricated products and architectural projects. Acting as a project manager, running the Arch dept, Panel dept and Laser dept. Specialty and Architectural fabrication sales to meet or beat budget. Point of contact for all internal and external sales. Review all fabrication projects through department to ensure they are staying on track and within budget. Review outside customer invoices weekly for accuracy and processing to customers. Customer relations. Communicate to team workload for new and upcoming orders, project planning, order materials, equipment, and manpower needs.
Custom Fab Project Manager(Local 16 Contract)
Specialty Metal Fabricators Ltd.
12.2019 - 02.2022
- Duties included estimating various custom fabricated products and acting as a project manager, running shop work and installs. Producing CAD files for the laser. Onsite measuring and direction. Ordering materials and billing. Currently acting as a General Contractor for an ODOT/City of Florence Or, building 2x 32’ foot monuments for their city center. Doing projects in the medical field, police station work, restaurants, commercial decorative interior metals, elevators and servicing the Moda center. Left this position for an opportunity to advance my career at General Sheetmetal.
Custom Fab Project Manager(Local 16 Contract)
Striemer Sheetmetal Ltd.
10.2013 - 12.2019
- Started working at Striemer when I moved to Portland. I was new to Portland and didn’t have any connections, I started building duct in the shop, then worked up to a lead in the weld shop. Duties included directing fabrication jobs, large and small. Field installations as needed, including, stainless steel and aluminum welding. Dealing with tight work deadlines and strict quality control. Then I applied for an office job October 2018 and in the office my duties included estimating various custom fabricated products and acting as a project manager running them through the shop. Dealing with steel, stainless steel and aluminum projects. Worked directly with an ongoing customer building custom air and light modules in operating rooms for hospitals which were shipped to various locations in the US and Australia. Helping our customers with solutions to meet strict deadlines and build a quality product.
Independent Contractor
Race Car fabrication Long Island NY.
09.2009 - 09.2013
- Worked as an independent contractor in the NYC and Long Island area do race car fabrication in Stainless, Aluminum and Monel, and mechanics. Worked with NYC race car shops including Midnight Auto, GT Spec, LM24, SpeedTech, M&S Performance, NRG Tech, and Empire Performance.
Shop Forman
Parker Johnston
06.2007 - 08.2009
- Managed an architectural sheet metal shop with a crew of eight craftsmen, CNC auto brake programming, custom stainless work and worked with a coil line. Provided machine set up and maintenance.
Journeyman
ASM
06.2003 - 05.2007
- Worked in busy stainless-steel shop, custom counter tops, sinks, kitchen work, handrails and custom installs. Decorative metals, building large metal art projects. I built the pearl of Victoria City a large stainless globe that floats on a pond in the city center, built art projects for the Olympics in Whistler B.C. Serviced the Canadian Coast guard and other government boat work.
Shop Forman
West Isle Mechanical
12.2001 - 06.2003
- CNC plasma programming, project manager for jobsites, estimating and office duties. Managed a very large stainless steel ventilation job lasting a year at Prince George University. Purchased new equipment and set up the shop in a manner that allowed good workflow. Also were expected to maintain and repair equipment as needed.
Shop Forman
Pace West Mechanical
12.2001 - 06.2003
- CNC plasma programming, project manager for jobsites, estimating and office duties. Managed a very large stainless steel ventilation job lasting a year at Prince George University. Purchased new equipment and set up the shop in a manner that allowed good workflow. Also were expected to maintain and repair equipment as needed.
Education
Camosun College
Skills
- Miller Masters
- Miller welder diagnosing for account managers class
- TIG WELDING (30 years)
- MIG (30 years)
- STAINLESS AND ALUMINUM FABRICATION (30 Years)
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Verbal and written communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Relationship building
- Customer relationship management (CRM)
- Decision-making
Awards
2021 – Q2 INNOVATION AWARD – GENERAL SHEETMETAL., 2003 – EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR, IN A SHOP FOREMAN POSITION. WEST ISLE SHEETMETAL.
COMMUNICATION
I am a great communicator quick to respond to emails, coming from customers or teammates. I have completed 8 hours of team training at GSM. From that training I have gained my tools to listen and get my own point across in a productive non offensive way.
LEADERSHIP
I enjoy being a leader, I find myself getting pleasure from solving challenges or sorting out a difficult situation. I have had some great teams I have led over my career, and I had their respect as well I respected them.
Timeline
Manager
Radium Engineering
09.2025 - Current
SW Portland Account Manager
Industrial Source
03.2024 - 07.2025
Specialty Metal Project Manager(Local 16 Contract)
Harder Mechanical
04.2022 - 02.2024
Specialty Project Manager(Local 16 Contract)
General Sheetmetal Ltd.
03.2021 - 02.2022
Custom Fab Project Manager(Local 16 Contract)
Specialty Metal Fabricators Ltd.
12.2019 - 02.2022
Custom Fab Project Manager(Local 16 Contract)
Striemer Sheetmetal Ltd.
10.2013 - 12.2019
Independent Contractor
Race Car fabrication Long Island NY.
09.2009 - 09.2013
Shop Forman
Parker Johnston
06.2007 - 08.2009
Journeyman
ASM
06.2003 - 05.2007
Shop Forman
West Isle Mechanical
12.2001 - 06.2003
Shop Forman
Pace West Mechanical
12.2001 - 06.2003
Camosun College
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