REworks Creative - Founder: Kenneth DavisWe will provide end-to-end guidance and support for individuals, families, and local government entities wishing to employ stabilized insulated rammed earth (SIRE) as a durable and sustainable main component in the construction of affordable housing for themselves and their community. Our primary focus will be to support a do-it-yourself model of home building. Services available to select from range from site selection to pre-designed home plans to construction tutorials to equipment rental, and many others. Our name is intended to convey the use of Rammed Earth works to change the current paradigm of home construction in imaginative ways.https://www.youtube.com/@kennethdavis7200/videos

Architect and Owner-Builder for the design, construction documentation, structural calculations, cost estimation, construction administration, and construction of an elegant, sustainable, and environmentally-sensitive 2,000 square foot rammed earth/post and beam single family residence

Successfully managed a 30,000 square foot manufacturing facility through collaboration with CEO and other stakeholders to grow annual revenue from $8 million to $12 millionSuccessfully directed 35–40 skilled personnel and professionals on three shifts through effective communication skills and collaboration with human resources to satisfy hiring goals and employee retentionAdministered end-to-end functionality and user experience of enterprise resource planning (ERP) system through collaboration with staff to exceed each department's requirementsProvided actionable data analytics to CEO and parent company through effective reporting and dashboard building Managed outsource, overseas production and administered international trade compliance and logistics through effective project management to fulfill cost reduction goalsCollaborated with quality system engineers for key customers including Ford, Toyota, and Stellantis through sound project management to successfully satisfy customer requirements for quality assurance systemsSuccessfully relocated all production operations to a low-cost country through effectual project management to fulfill parent company cost reduction goals

Managed a staff of 2–3 professionals through collaboration with production staff to achieve company annual revenue goalsProvided effective demand planning and production scheduling through collaboration with sales and production departments to satisfy sales quotasEffected raw goods purchasing to ensure just in time delivery of required materials and fulfill production needs Maintained inventory control of finished and raw goods through effective use of staff resources and ERP systems Provided actionable data analytics to CEO through effective reporting and dashboard buildingAdministered outsource, overseas production, international trade compliance, and logistics through effective project management to satisfy cost reduction goals

Successfully managed a 30,000 square foot manufacturing facility through collaboration with CEO and other stakeholders to grow annual revenue from $2 million to $4 millionSupervised 15–20 personnel on two shifts through effective communication skills and collaboration with human resources to satisfy hiring goals and employee retentionProvided lean manufacturing support following principles of the Toyota Production System including 5S, Kaizen events, and Kanban replenishment to effect continuous improvementTrained employees on safety and health protocols through monthly safety meetings to prevent workplace injuries and illnessesAdministered end-to-end functionality and user experience of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems through collaboration with staff to exceed each department's requirementsProvided actionable data analytics to CEO and parent company through effective report and dashboard building

As an Owner/Partner, I managed all business aspects including design, prototyping, testing, fabrication, purchasing, inventory control, shipping, sales, marketing, website design, and photography for the manufacture of aftermarket automotive products targeted at the off-road jeeping community.

I designed, prototyped, and tested automotive security and storage solutions for aftermarket and OEM in collaboration with sales, marketing, and production teams. I installed and photographed products to ensure exact vehicle fitment and to assist with marketing and customer technical support resources. I produced customer installation instructions and production shop build manuals. I programmed CNC production equipment for efficient and timely manufacturing of products. I also wrote product bills of materials for accurate inventory management and product costing efforts.

Supervised with a staff of 3–5 professionals to reach a successful and timely completion of goals on commercial, municipal, retail, industrial, medical, and residential projects as large as 20,000 square feet and budgets up to $4 million Extensive experience in the design and planning of fire stations as well as veterinary medical officesContributed to all aspects and phases of projects from start of design to owner occupancyWorked directly with clients, contractors, consultants, and building officials to complete complex and technically demanding architectural projects using design-build, construction manager-at-risk, and design-bid-build delivery methods Provided construction management, construction administration, and observation services on a variety of projects to assist contractors and owner-builders in the successful completion of projectsManaged and coordinated LEED® building accreditation on several LEED Gold and Silver accredited projectsProvided quality control over production of finely crafted construction documents, technical specifications, bid documents, construction budgets, and schedulesAssisted in the execution of AIA contracts for architectural services as well as client design-bid-build and construction- manager-at-risk contracts