•Created and modified drawings for custom product•Developed instruction guides for new product, and assisted with production training•Monitored quality control department•Conducted and maintained ISO 9001 calibration logs

•Introduced new product to U.S. factory for production•Developed instruction guides, and implemented training for new product•Sourced outside components from domestic suppliers•Modified drawings for custom product•Assisted outside sales force and customers with product related questions •Monitored quality control for U.S. facility •Managed and ran the U.S. UL lab

•Managed the development of custom case goods from concept to finished product for hospitality projects•Modified shop drawings and suggested VE solutions to help keep projects within budget•Assisted outside sales force with purchasing agents and designers in advancing custom projects •Developed business with new customers, foster and expand existing accounts•Worked with domestic and international factories to create finished samples for customer approval

•Managed the production of custom furniture incorporating wood, stone, glass and metal for the hospitality industry, from design through delivery •Visited factories domestically and abroad to assure quality control standards.•Coordinated development with factories and worked with designers to obtain drawing and finish approvals.•Developed strong customer and factory relationships to achieve delivery of product within time and budget parameters.

• Responsible for working with interior designers, purchasing agents and factory personnel.• Handled bid evaluations for perspective clients, evaluated needs, and suggested improvements in both design and financially to satisfy budgets.• Developed specifications up to the finished custom furnishings for five star hotels.• Solved customers engineering issues and communicated potential design solutions with the factory.• Modified shop drawings and rendered 3D models for clients.• Traveled extensive nationally and internationally to consult on design issues.