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Clawson, Michigan, United States

Madison Heights, Michigan Area

D|Fab is a leader in the design & décor fabrication industry, built by innovative and passionate people. Our customers are the focus of everything we do and we take pride in our unconditional customer service, design talent, and quality décor product. Our team consists of designers and craftspeople with a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn and grow.Fabrication EngineerProven record of success creating engineering drawings for necessary décor item components utilizing Corel Draw.Liaises between design, estimating, project managers, purchasing and shop personnel.Coordinates and oversee as Lead Design Project Manager, accountable for one-off clients and 7 mid-size clients.Successfully manages customer on-site surveys, taking measurements and photos as needed for project development.Trained in programs utilized for detailing, including Sketchup, Illustrator and AutoCAD.

Greater Detroit Area

Today, PPC Design continues to create winning solutions for our clients; from design, branding development and working drawings to our efficient in house manufacturing facility. PPC Design has the capability to implement a single prototype project or multi-location rollouts including warehousing, distribution and installation.Metal Fabrication LaborerDesigned and edited cut files for the Laser and PlasmaCam equipment utilizing Corel Draw.Programmed and operated a 150-Watt high speed etching and cutting laser system by Kern Laser.Guided workers in card frame steel mill setup, operations and maintenance.Strengthened as setup and operator on spot welders, the tube bender, roller, CNC power brake and Bridgeport steel mill.

Novi, Michigan Area

Assistant Project ManagerSupported sales staff and lead project managers.Excellent track record of creating cost estimates and product lists utilizing Solomon ERP software (Microsoft Dynamics SL).Established successful design prototypes that met client needs.Reviewed detail drawings and cut files, validating accuracy prior to manufacturing.Recommended to design groups regarding outcomes in manufacturing and/or installation.Organized and managed the installation team at client locations.Gained buy-in as Lead Project Manager with independent sales and architectural firms from estimating through installation.Optimized setup and operations of the Kern Laser System utilizing KCam software and Corel Draw. Implemented standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training of personnel in the Laser Department.

Novi, Michigan Area

Project CoordinatorDemonstrated a consistent record of organizing R&D and prototype projects, producing files for the shop floor in Corel Draw.Restructured and improved stock, procurement, logistics and shipping schedules.Championed quality control, producing weekly productivity reports.Evaluated overhead decor plans, as well as elevations, ensuring take-offs were correct.Created and implemented sales orders and production orders, utilizing Solomon ERP software (Microsoft Dynamics SL).Cultivated regular communications with client purchasing agents, reviewing purchase and change orders.

Novi, Michigan Area

Manufacturing PositionsMotivated 3-years as CNC Team Lead.Energized 4-years as CNC Programmer and Operator on equipment such as the Routech R250, MultiCam and Masterwood CNC routers.Served 2-years in the carpentry department, cutting parts, laminating, in addition to construction of décor elements.Presented and expedited solutions, managing a team of 4 CNC operators, 2 dayshift operators and 2 nightshift operators.Designed and presented standard operating procedures (SOP) for the CNC Department.Spearheaded R&D of new materials for upcoming projects utilizing Corel Draw and AutoCAD.Gained knowledge, volunteering in the paint, assembly, vinyl and metal departments.