Responsible for leading a team and delivering against large format printing and finishing needs for the trade show industry.

As an inaugural member of the Fabric Production Department at mg, I’ve been charged with leading the team that builds the fabric components of award-winning marketing environments. We work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and have been successful in meeting all deadlines while maintaining exceptional quality.Responsibilities include:- Liaise with other departments to collect job details and production requirements- Organize workflow to meet specifications and deadlines- Ensure output meets quality standards- Monitor production and inventory management- Provide motivation, support, and guidance to staff- Create and maintain policies, procedures and job descriptions for the department- Maintain staff by recruiting, selecting, and training new employees- Maintain a safe, secure, and legal work environment- Procure necessary materials and supplies- Determine and implement improvements to the production process

Owned and operated a successful bridal gown business offering design and construction of custom gowns as well as alterations. Serviced 450-600 clients annually and up to 75 projects were in process at any given time. 100% on-time project completion rate.

Worked on the HR team at various levels with responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following:• Labor Contract Administration: represent management in the administration of the contract made with the local United Auto Workers, approximately 350 employees• Human Resources Information Systems: proficient at maintaining personnel files and writing query reports on Software2000/HR2000• Recruitment, Selection, and Orientation: administer the hiring process for manufacturing personnel from requisition to hire and subsequent new hire orientation process• AAP/EEO: responsible for maintaining records, reporting statistics and updating the company’s Affirmative Action Plan• New Hire Orientation Committee: member of committee to restructure orientation program, supervisor training• Attendance Control Program: responsible for the administration of the “No-Fault Absentee Program” for the manufacturing employees• Employee Benefits Administration: assisted in administration of health insurance, weekly disability insurance, pensions, life insurance, tuition refund program, service award program and the 401(k) savings plan.