Mark Hoefer Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny, Us

Union City, California, United States

Results-driven Model Shop Manager with over 30 years of experience leading teams to create prototypes and production displays for global brands. Proven expertise in managing cross-functional teams, optimizing production processes, and delivering high-quality prototypes for major companies across technology, beauty, and consumer goods sectors. Adept at transforming production capabilities and driving efficiency, with a focus on innovation, precision, and customer satisfaction.

Brooklyn, New York

Highly skilled, motivated, and organized professional with years of hands-on model making experience in developing an idea and transforming it into a functional three-dimensional product. I enjoy collaborating on multiple-levels in a team situation or can work independently to resolve complex design challenges to ensure that models and prototypes meet design requirements. I can envision and evaluate the complete model while paying close attention to every detail and I love what I do.KEY SKILLS INCLUDE:- Excellent team-building and communications skills to articulate ideas and concepts- Remarkable ability to problem solve under pressure, generate decisions, and meet critical deadlines- Significant understanding and involvement in all aspects of project development- Extensive knowledge of Master Cam with working knowledge of Solidworks- Widespread CNC and manual machining skills skills utilizing Bridgeport style mills, lathe, and woodworking tools- Exceptional craftsmanship capabilities and attention to detail working with acrylic, ABS, polycarbonate, wood, rubber, non-ferrous metals, urethanes and other materials- Personable and Reliable

Beacon, Ny

Specialized in:Project managementProblem solvingAcrylic fabricationCosmetic packagingBottles of all shapes and sizes, hollow or solid Product displaysAwards - Corporate & PhilanthropicHousehold appliances and gadgetsNew inventionsManaging expectations Established and directly responsible for the day-to-day operations of a successful model-shop Responsible for all creative aspects of project development within the model-shop Communicated directly with clients, designers, and engineers during all phases of prototype development Built and proved out all design concept through prototype fulfillment Hired, trained and managed numerous employees over the course of the business

New York, Ny

Responsible for the production of all models for the creative departmentOversaw a staff of 3 model makers and worked collaboratively with 9 art directors