Experience

Howard Industries

• United States
• Wholesale
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Technical Illustrator

  • Nov 2020 - Present

• Interior Operations Manager

  • Dec 2018 - Nov 2020

  • Direct the production activities of the Interior Sign Division's ten departments.• Plan efficient utilization of material, machines, and personnel.• Ensure all work orders are completed on schedule, and meet or exceed quality standards.• Foresee roadblocks, troubleshoot errors and take remedial action. • Motivate and guide staff, lead by example. • Develop new procedures and inspire continuous process improvement.

• Department Manager

  • Nov 2017 - Dec 2018

  • Support the Operations Manager in directing the manufacturing operations.• Responsible for overall department operation and coordination of activities to ensure quality and meet deadlines.• Oversee the supervision of production staff.• Formulate procedures and policies to ensure continuous production.• Continuous process improvement.

• Technical Illustrator

  • Feb 2017 - Nov 2017

  • Create presentation drawings of sign systems for customer approval, and technical drawings for use in production. • Create series of templates with automated, database-driven parts lists.• Design fixtures, jigs, tools, and equipment to improve production, as well as new sign systems.

• Project Manager

  • Oct 2016 - Feb 2017

  • Oversee the supervision of production and staff.• Manage the utilization material, equipment, and personnel to maximize efficiency.• Study and continuously improve workflow and production processes.• Implement LEAN Manufacturing principles.• Develop new standards, check progress, insure quality, and take remedial action.

• CNC Programmer/Operator

  • Sep 2015 - Oct 2016

  • Plan and execute machining by studying work orders, materials, specifications, technical drawings, and machining parameters to maximize run time.• Communicate with Graphics and Fabrication Departments to ensure accuracy and production efficiency.• Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; troubleshooting malfunctions and repairs.• Initiate new ideas for router capabilities in support of efficient product fabrication.

• Production Lead

  • Jul 2014 - Sep 2015

  • Utilize production team and equipment to maximize productivity and achieve daily goals.• Produce sign systems using lasers, printers, routers, saws.• Maintain all materials and equipment.



MOZ Design & Graphics

• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Independent Business Owner

  • Jul 1995 - Jul 2018

  • Design services and graphic products for small to medium sized businesses. • Website design and development, interior and exterior signage, window and vehicle graphics, business cards, and promotional goods. • Design services and graphic products for small to medium sized businesses. • Website design and development, interior and exterior signage, window and vehicle graphics, business cards, and promotional goods.



UPMC

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 700 & Above Employee

• Graphic Coordinator

  • Aug 2004 - Jul 2014

  • Perform all phases of commercial image design for UPMC Hamot and it's entities. • Project discovery, planning, and design; primarily, but not limited to, interior sign products. • Printing, creation, manufacturing, and implementation of graphic solutions. • Maintain brand identity and standards. • Interact with skilled trade personnel and customers to determine project scopes. • Offer insight and suggest means to produce the highest quality outcome; consistent with the project budget. • Keep abreast of new developments in technologies and changes in regulations. • Pro-actively participate in related training and educational programs. • Maintain production equipment, inventory, back up critical data and records. • Establish vendor relationships and explore options to reduce costs. • Provide training, direction, and supervision to interns, utility workers, graphic specialists. Show less



Misery Bay

• Erie, Pennsylvania Area

• Creative Director

  • Jan 1997 - Aug 2008

  • Marketing Manager and Media Relations. • Print and Web Designer. • Songwriter/Guitarist. • Marketing Manager and Media Relations. • Print and Web Designer. • Songwriter/Guitarist.



Synctomi, Inc.

• Erie, Pennsylvania Area

• Graphic Designer / Illustrator

  • Sep 2002 - Jun 2004

  • Interaction with Marketing and Sales Teams to establish company needs. • Design all marketing materials, office templates, sales tools and documents. • Illustrate technical product details through printed materials and flash animations. • Website design and development using HTML, ASP, and Flash. • Develop and document corporate specification books and manuals. • Interaction with Marketing and Sales Teams to establish company needs. • Design all marketing materials, office templates, sales tools and documents. • Illustrate technical product details through printed materials and flash animations. • Website design and development using HTML, ASP, and Flash. • Develop and document corporate specification books and manuals.



MCCARTY PRINTING CORPORATION

• United States
• Printing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Pre-Press Technician

  • Aug 1997 - Jun 1999

  • Create and modify negatives and layouts. • Press plate setup and exposure in accordance with various press specifications • Offset press support and operation. • Create and modify negatives and layouts. • Press plate setup and exposure in accordance with various press specifications • Offset press support and operation.