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Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

Currently managing daily operations at Lift Foils HQ in PR. Responsibilities:•Working with production operators and facility layout to reduce and eliminate waste and excess motion using Lean principals.•Managing vendor relations & purchasing, inventory control across geographically separate warehouses & WIP and finished goods in main assembly plant.•Free trade zone operator. Ensure it a secure facility and compliance with CBP•Managing scheduling of 45+ operations… Show more Currently managing daily operations at Lift Foils HQ in PR. Responsibilities:•Working with production operators and facility layout to reduce and eliminate waste and excess motion using Lean principals.•Managing vendor relations & purchasing, inventory control across geographically separate warehouses & WIP and finished goods in main assembly plant.•Free trade zone operator. Ensure it a secure facility and compliance with CBP•Managing scheduling of 45+ operations employees•Work with IT to leverage systems to improve operational efficiency Show less

Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

Managed vendor relations and inventory purchasing and control. Used forecasting models to navigate 5 month lead time of purchase to receipt & managed inventory control across various physical warehouses. Maintained control over the assembly of WIP and finished goods in the main production facility

Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

I started at MHL Custom working on the production floor in the molding department making components for water sporing equipment (kite hydrofoils) using a variety of materials (carbon fiber, Kevlar, epoxies, vinyl esters). I was able to move into the CNC area and managed the milling of the parts coming out of molding for finishing and cutting all the clothes and cores for the molding department. Also cut all the prototypes and in-house tooling.Then I moved into managing a payroll… Show more I started at MHL Custom working on the production floor in the molding department making components for water sporing equipment (kite hydrofoils) using a variety of materials (carbon fiber, Kevlar, epoxies, vinyl esters). I was able to move into the CNC area and managed the milling of the parts coming out of molding for finishing and cutting all the clothes and cores for the molding department. Also cut all the prototypes and in-house tooling.Then I moved into managing a payroll for a production staff of 20 and managing all incoming inventory needed for production. Show less

Created custom profiles for output in both RGB and CMYK gamuts Operated various styles of digital imaging machines with a variety of web and sheet materials Operated a digital router and created the cut files Loaded rolls of photographic into a LightJet and it's accompanying processor in complete darkness Mounted prints to a variety of substrates including Gatorboard, Sintra, and Plexiglass… Show more Created custom profiles for output in both RGB and CMYK gamuts Operated various styles of digital imaging machines with a variety of web and sheet materials Operated a digital router and created the cut files Loaded rolls of photographic into a LightJet and it's accompanying processor in complete darkness Mounted prints to a variety of substrates including Gatorboard, Sintra, and Plexiglass Set up files for production along with profiles and PMS colors. I worked in the production side, along with the digital aspect setting up files for minimalwaste and correct output. I also set up files in prepress, worked with clients on largeprojects and managed work flow schedules. Show less

Operated with digital copiers to process work orders and ran daily maintenance/calibration Operated binding and other auxiliary equipment Performs multiple tasks at the same time, using automatic equipment capabilities Took weekly inventory of paper, supplies and consumables Assisted customers with payment, delivery via courier, etc I was the "go to" guy for anything production related. I worked with… Show more Operated with digital copiers to process work orders and ran daily maintenance/calibration Operated binding and other auxiliary equipment Performs multiple tasks at the same time, using automatic equipment capabilities Took weekly inventory of paper, supplies and consumables Assisted customers with payment, delivery via courier, etc I was the "go to" guy for anything production related. I worked with various copiers andwide format printers producing projects on various mediums in a fast pacedenvironment. Show less

I generated proofs, created layouts and designs, worked with PMS colors, and color schemes for clients and a dedicated account rep within the company. My responsibilities also included prepping artwork for production, managed outsource orders, communicated with outside vendors, and created work orders. Basically, every work order that had artwork on it was my responsibility, making sure the proof got approved by the client, the artwork is ready for the production team, and that I gave the… Show more I generated proofs, created layouts and designs, worked with PMS colors, and color schemes for clients and a dedicated account rep within the company. My responsibilities also included prepping artwork for production, managed outsource orders, communicated with outside vendors, and created work orders. Basically, every work order that had artwork on it was my responsibility, making sure the proof got approved by the client, the artwork is ready for the production team, and that I gave the installation crew the right location when it came time for the product to be put in the ground.I worked on various projects with select clients (our client base consisted of national homebuilders) including making various sized signs on various substrates for a variety of applications, revising and rebranding the look of the signage for communities, and designing the interior graphics and methods of installation for the interior of a communities sales centers. Show less

Worked on Hogan Knows Best and some pilots for the company ·Transcribed video footage for the producers and editors of the show. Logged footagefrom the DV tapes to VHS for the next night's transcribing session.